Cartridge comparison
.44 Russian vs .450 Adams
.44 Russian and .450 Adams are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .44 Russian | .450 Adams | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1870 | 1868 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4323″ | 0.4559″ |
| Case length | 0.9701″ | 0.6929″ |
| Max pressure | 14,500 psi | 10,443 psi |
| Recoil | 2.5–4 ft·lb | 9.1–10 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 25 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI (not in current Z299) | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | — | Obsolete |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
