Handgun Cartridge Detail

Cartridge Specifications for Caliber: .44 S&W Spl
.44 S&W Special (.44 Smith & Wesson Special)
.44 S&W Special
Specifications
Case Type: Rimmed, straight
Introduced: 1907 Made For:Revolver
Cart Len:1.615-in Case Len:1.160-in
Case Dia:0.457-in Bul Dia:0.433-in
Ballistics measured with:
4-inch revolver barrel
Cartridge Variants
WeightVelocityEnergy
From:165 gr900 ft/sec297 ft-lbs
To200 gr950 ft/sec521 ft-lbs
Cartridge Used in Database
WeightVelocityEnergy
200 gr920 ft/sec376 ft-lbs
Rankings for
Cartridge Used in Database
PF: 184000 TKO: 11.369
Description:

This is one of the first generation pistol cartridges designed to use smokeless powder. Its performance is modest compared to the .44 Remington Magnum but is very potent compared to the .38 special. The .44 S&W Special round can be fired in modern revolvers chambered for the .44 Remington Magnum.