.32 S&W

1878 · Smith & Wesson · 6 firearms in catalog

Also known as: .32 S&W Short

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter7.94 mm (0.313")
Neck Diameter8.44 mm (0.332")
Base Diameter8.71 mm (0.343")
Case Length17.07 mm (0.672")
Overall Length24.13 mm (0.950")
Max Pressure97 MPa (14,000 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight5.52 g (85 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity207 m/s (679 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy118 J (87 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeSmall Pistol
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1878

Firearms chambered in .32 S&W