Aliases
Summary
The .44 Special (AKA: .44 S&W Special) is a Center Fire cartridge with a Bullet Diameter of 0.43 in” (10.92mm) that is primarily used in Pistols. The .44 Special originated in The United States in 1907. The .44 Special also has a case length of 1.16 in” (29.46mm) and an overall length of 1.615 in” (41.02mm).
Cartridge Details
- Year:
- Origin:
- Cartridge Type:
- Application:
- Bullet Diameter:
- Neck Diameter:
- Shoulder Diameter:
- Base Diameter:
- Rim Diameter:
- Rim Thickness:
- Case Length:
- Overall Length:
- Case Capacity:
- Primer:
- Max Pressure:
- CIP:
- CIP Proof:
- 1907
- The United States
- Rimmed, Straight
- Pistols
- 0.43 in” (10.92mm)
- 0.457 in” (11.61mm)
- N/A
- 0.457 in” (11.61mm)
- 0.514 in” (13.06mm)
- 0.06 in” (1.52mm)
- 1.16 in” (29.46mm)
- 1.615 in” (41.02mm)
- 35 gr H20 (2.27 cm3)
- Center Fire (Large Pistol)
- 15500 psi (107 MPa)
- 100 MPa (14504 psi)
- ~130 MPa (18855 psi)
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