.44 S&W American

1869 · Smith & Wesson · 1 firearm in catalog

Also known as: .44 S&W, .44 American, 10.9x24mmR

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter11 mm (0.433")
Base Diameter11.5 mm (0.453")
Case Length22.1 mm (0.870")
Overall Length35.6 mm (1.402")
Typical Bullet Weight13.3 g (205 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity208 m/s (682 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy271 J (200 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Pistol
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1869

Firearms chambered in .44 S&W American