.357 Magnum
1934 · Elmer Keith / Phil Sharpe / Smith & Wesson · 166 firearms in catalog
Also known as: .357 Mag, .357 S&W Magnum, 9x33mmR
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 9.07 mm (0.357") |
| Neck Diameter | 9.6 mm (0.378") |
| Base Diameter | 9.6 mm (0.378") |
| Case Length | 32.77 mm (1.290") |
| Overall Length | 40.39 mm (1.590") |
| Max Pressure | 241 MPa (35,000 psi) |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 8.1 g (125 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 440 m/s (1444 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 784 J (578 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Small Pistol |
| Cartridge Type | Rimmed |
| Introduced | 1934 |
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Parent cartridge: .38 Special