Lindcott Armory Compare / .450 Adams vs .455 Webley
Cartridge comparison
.450 Adams vs .455 Webley
.450 Adams is faster (750 vs 700 fps); .455 Webley carries more energy (288 vs 281 ft·lb); .455 Webley recoils less.
.450 Adams →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.455 Webley →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .450 Adams | .455 Webley | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1868 | 1887 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.45″ | 0.455″ |
| Case length | 0.54″ | 0.77″ |
| Velocity | 650–750 fps | 600–700 fps |
| Energy | 211–281 ft·lb | 175–288 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 11,000 psi | 13,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3–5 ft·lb | 2.5–3.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 25 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .450 Adams faster than .455 Webley?
- .450 Adams is faster — up to 750 fps versus 700 fps.
- Does .450 Adams hit harder than .455 Webley?
- .455 Webley carries more muzzle energy (288 vs 281 ft·lb).