Lindcott Armory Compare / .442 Webley vs .455 Webley
Cartridge comparison
.442 Webley vs .455 Webley
.455 Webley is faster (700 vs 650 fps); .455 Webley carries more energy (288 vs 188 ft·lb).
.442 Webley →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.455 Webley →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .442 Webley | .455 Webley | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1868 | 1887 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.436″ | 0.455″ |
| Case length | 0.69″ | 0.77″ |
| Velocity | 600–650 fps | 600–700 fps |
| Energy | 160–188 ft·lb | 175–288 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 13,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2.5–3.5 ft·lb | 2.5–3.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 25 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .442 Webley faster than .455 Webley?
- .455 Webley is faster — up to 700 fps versus 650 fps.
- Does .442 Webley hit harder than .455 Webley?
- .455 Webley carries more muzzle energy (288 vs 188 ft·lb).