The below handgun ballistics chart will give true caliber and diameter of handgun cartridge bullet weight measured in grains, velocity measured in feet per second, energy measured in foot pounds–which also is a good indicator of handgun stopping power, and bullet trajectory measured in inches for the more popular handgun cartridges, (factory ammunition).
This handgun ballistics chart gives a good, reliable comparison of handgun cartridge ballistics. We have recently updated it to be more friendly on different size screens, and have added a search feature so you can more quickly find the calibers you’re looking for. For example, if you type in 40 S&W, a few different options will show.
Same thing with all the other calibers. We plan to add to this ballistics chart as necessary.
Also, any links on any of the calibers themselves (inside the chart) should take you to a more in-depth summary of that caliber. This will be getting updated more as I have time. It’s our goal to provide as much detail as possible.
The information in this chart itself is just meant to be used as a comparison.
The table can be scrolled to the left and right on smaller touch screens and is setup to be mobile friendly. You can use your arrows to go down, right, left, and back up again if on a computer after clicking the table with your mouse.
Finally, ammunition is exceedingly hard to find right now. For an in-stock database, please check out our sister-site https://ammo2u.com that is updated with in-stock ammo daily.
| Handgun Cartridge | Bullet Weight | Muzzle Velocity (FPS) | 100 YD Velocity | Muzzle Energy | 100 YD Energy LB FT | Bullet Drop 100 YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
.17 Caliber Handgun | Bullet Weight | Muzzle Velocity (FPS) | 100 YD Velocity | Muzzle Energy | 100 YD Energy LB FT | Bullet Drop 100 YDS |
| 17 Hornady Mag Rimfire | 17 | 2040 | 1495 | 157 | 84 | 1.7 |
| 17 Hornady Mag Rimfire | 20 | 1830 | 1342 | 149 | 80 | 2.7 |
.22 Caliber Handgun | Bullet Weight | Muzzle Velocity (FPS) | 100 YD Velocity | Muzzle Energy | 100 YD Energy LB FT | Bullet Drop 100 YDS |
| 22 Short | 29 | 1010 | 857 | 66 | 47 | 12.5 |
| 22 Long Rifle | 37 | 1085 | 923 | 97 | 70 | 10.6 |
| 22 Long Rifle | 40 | 1060 | 918 | 100 | 75 | 10.9 |
| .22 WMR | 34 | 1690 | 1152 | 216 | 100 | 4.1 |
| .22 WMR | 40 | 1480 | 1071 | 195 | 102 | 5.7 |
.25 Caliber Handgun | Bullet Weight | Muzzle Velocity (FPS) | 100 YD Velocity | Muzzle Energy | 100 YD Energy LB FT | Bullet Drop 100 YDS |
| .25 Automatic | 35 | 900 | 742 | 63 | 43 | 15.1 |
.30 Caliber Handgun | Bullet Weight | Muzzle Velocity (FPS) | 100 YD Velocity | Muzzle Energy | 100 YD Energy LB FT | Bullet Drop 100 YDS |
| 30 Luger | 93 | 1200 | 1021 | 297 | 215 | 8.2 |
| 7.62X25 Tokarev | 85 | 1645 | 1307 | 511 | 322 | 3.5 |
| 30 Carbine | 110 | 1790 | 1421 | 783 | 493 | 2.6 |
.31 Caliber Handgun | Bullet Weight | Muzzle Velocity (FPS) | 100 YD Velocity | Muzzle Energy | 100 YD Energy LB FT | Bullet Drop 100 YDS |
| 32 S&W | 85 | 680 | 633 | 87 | 76 | 27.6 |
| 32 Short Colt | 80 | 745 | 693 | 99 | 85 | 22.6 |
| 32 S&W Long | 98 | 705 | 657 | 108 | 94 | 25.5 |
| 32 Automatic | 60 | 1000 | 834 | 133 | 96 | 12.0 |
| 32 H&R | 90 | 750 | 698 | 112 | 97 | 22.3 |
| 32-20 Winchester | 115 | 800 | 742 | 163 | 141 | 19.3 |
| 32 H&R Mag | 85 | 1120 | 977 | 237 | 180 | 9.4 |
| 32 H&R Mag | 95 | 1020 | 916 | 219 | 177 | 11.4 |
| 327 Federal Magnum | 85 | 1400 | 1136 | 370 | 243 | 5.7 |
.35 Caliber Handgun Ballistics | Bullet Weight | Muzzle Velocity (FPS) | 100 YD Velocity | Muzzle Energy | 100 YD Energy LB FT | Bullet Drop 100 YDS |
| 380 Automatic | 90 | 1000 | 846 | 200 | 143 | 12.1 |
| 38 Long Colt | 158 | 650 | 606 | 148 | 129 | 30.4 |
| 9mm Luger | 115 | 1155 | 971 | 341 | 241 | 9.0 |
| 9mm Luger | 124 | 1110 | 971 | 339 | 259 | 9.8 |
| 9mm Luger | 147 | 975 | 899 | 310 | 264 | 12.7 |
| 38 Special | 110 | 1010 | 883 | 249 | 191 | 11.8 |
| 38 Special | 124 | 900 | 817 | 225 | 185 | 14.9 |
| 38 Special | 158 | 800 | 735 | 199 | 168 | 19.3 |
| 38 Super +P | 125 | 1240 | 1043 | 427 | 302 | 7.5 |
| 38 Super +P | 130 | 1215 | 1030 | 426 | 306 | 8.0 |
| 357 Magnum | 125 | 1500 | 1153 | 624 | 298 | 4.7 |
| 357 Magnum | 140 | 1350 | 1100 | 566 | 376 | 6.2 |
| 357 Magnum | 158 | 1250 | 1073 | 548 | 404 | 7.5 |
| 357 SIG | 124 | 1350 | 1108 | 502 | 338 | 6.2 |
| 357 SIG | 147 | 1225 | 1072 | 490 | 375 | 7.8 |
.37 Caliber Handgun Ballistics | Bullet Weight | Muzzle Velocity (FPS) | 100 YD Velocity | Muzzle Energy | 100 YD Energy LB FT | Bullet Drop 100 YDS |
| 38-55 Winchester | 255 | 1250 | 1049 | 885 | 623 | 7.5 |
.40 Caliber Handgun Ballistics | Bullet Weight | Muzzle Velocity (FPS) | 100 YD Velocity | Muzzle Energy | 100 YD Energy LB FT | Bullet Drop 100 YDS |
| 38-40 Winchester | 180 | 800 | 742 | 256 | 220 | 19.3 |
| 40 S&W | 155 | 1180 | 980 | 479 | 331 | 8.5 |
| 40 S&W | 165 | 1175 | 937 | 506 | 308 | 8.5 |
| 40 S&W | 180 | 950 | 862 | 361 | 297 | 13.3 |
| 10 MM Auto | 155 | 1265 | 1020 | 551 | 358 | 7.3 |
| 10 MM Auto | 180 | 1180 | 1004 | 556 | 403 | 8.5 |
| 10 MM Auto | 200 | 1050 | 948 | 490 | 399 | 10.8 |
.41 Caliber Handgun Ballistics | Bullet Weight | Muzzle Velocity (FPS) | 100 YD Velocity | Muzzle Energy | 100 YD Energy LB FT | Bullet Drop 100 YDS |
| 41 Rem Mag | 210 | 1300 | 1077 | 788 | 540 | 6.8 |
| 41 Rem Mag | 250 | 1160 | 1000 | 747 | 555 | 8.8 |
.43 Caliber Handgun Ballistics | Bullet Weight | Muzzle Velocity (FPS) | 100 YD Velocity | Muzzle Energy | 100 YD Energy LB FT | Bullet Drop 100 YDS |
| 44 Russian | 210 | 650 | 606 | 197 | 171 | 30.4 |
| 44 Colt | 230 | 730 | 679 | 272 | 236 | 23.6 |
| 44-40 Winchster | 200 | 800 | 742 | 284 | 245 | 19.3 |
| 44-40 Winchester | 205 | 725 | 655 | 239 | 195 | 24.0 |
| 44 Special | 180 | 1000 | 882 | 400 | 311 | 11.9 |
| 44 Rem Mag | 180 | 1550 | 1173 | 960 | 550 | 4.2 |
| 44 Rem Mag | 200 | 1500 | 1196 | 999 | 635 | 4.7 |
| 44 Rem Mag | 225 | 1410 | 1111 | 993 | 617 | 5.6 |
| 44 Rem Mag | 240 | 1350 | 1134 | 971 | 685 | 5.6 |
| 44 Rem Mag | 300 | 1150 | 1031 | 881 | 708 | 8.9 |
.45 Caliber Handgun Ballistics | Bullet Weight | Muzzle Velocity (FPS) | 100 YD Velocity | Muzzle Energy | 100 YD Energy LB FT | Bullet Drop 100 YDS |
| 45 Auto | 185 | 970 | 860 | 386 | 304 | 12.7 |
| 45 Auto | 200 | 900 | 817 | 360 | 296 | 14.9 |
| 45 Auto | 230 | 850 | 788 | 369 | 317 | 16.9 |
| 45 Auto +P | 200 | 1055 | 926 | 494 | 380 | 10.7 |
| 45 Auto +P | 230 | 950 | 872 | 461 | 385 | 13.3 |
| 45 GAP | 185 | 1090 | 960 | 488 | 379 | 10.0 |
| 45 GAP | 230 | 880 | 811 | 395 | 336 | 15.7 |
| 45 Schofield | 180 | 730 | 679 | 213 | 185 | 23.6 |
| 45 Colt | 255 | 725 | 651 | 298 | 240 | 24.0 |
| 45 Colt | 225 | 960 | 841 | 460 | 354 | 13.0 |
| 410 Judge 3″ 5-000 Buck | 71 | 775 | 683 | 95 | 73 | 21.8 |
| 410 Judge 2.5″ 4-000 Buck | 71 | 850 | 743 | 114 | 87 | 17.9 |
| 45 Win Mag | 260 | 1200 | 1021 | 831 | 602 | 8.2 |
| 454 Casull | 240 | 1900 | 1478 | 1923 | 1163 | 2.0 |
| 454 Casull | 300 | 1650 | 1348 | 1813 | 1210 | 3.5 |
| 460 S&W | 200 | 2200 | 1715 | 2149 | 1305 | 0.9 |
.47 Caliber Handgun Ballistics | Bullet Weight | Muzzle Velocity (FPS) | 100 YD Velocity | Muzzle Energy | 100 YD Energy LB FT | Bullet Drop 100 YDS |
| 475 Linebaugh | 400 | 1300 | 1084 | 1501 | 1043 | 6.8 |
| 480 Ruger | 325 | 1350 | 1078 | 1315 | 839 | 6.2 |
| 480 Ruger | 400 | 1100 | 971 | 1075 | 838 | 9.8 |
.50 Caliber Handgun Ballistics | Bullet Weight | Muzzle Velocity (FPS) | 100 YD Velocity | Muzzle Energy | 100 YD Energy LB FT | Bullet Drop 100 YDS |
| 50 Action Express | 300 | 1475 | 1095 | 1449 | 799 | 4.9 |
| 500 S&W | 300 | 1950 | 1598 | 2533 | 1700 | 1.8 |
| 500 S&W | 350 | 1700 | 1289 | 2246 | 1291 | 3.1 |
| 500 S&W | 500 | 1300 | 1087 | 1876 | 1310 | 6.8 |
If you see anything that looks off, please let us know. We do the best we can, but are obviously humans. Sometimes, believe it or not, I make typos as I sit down and spend hours upon hours entering information and numbers into the ballistics table.
Also, we’re adding another feature in that the table shown is actually a scaled down version of the original chart. The chart was too massive and went off screen. I was actually getting dinged by the search engines for it, so we had to show this scaled down, yet still huge, ballistics chart.
I plan to add the ability to show you the original one in a PDF or download so you can see the entire thing. Stay tuned for that, but this stuff takes time. Since I’m a one man show, it takes a lot of it.
More Ballistics Charts:
Centerfire Rifle Ballistics Chart
You may also want to check out Joe’s Glock 48 Review.
That concludes our pistol and handgun ballistics chart.
Is a printable copy of this chart available?
Thanks.
Hmm. What happens when you try to print it? I have to update it and make it smaller so it fits on all screens, and we’re working on that.
Really like the chart!
Since you have the 38 Special with +P, could you add some of the +P information for the 9mm
Thanks
RB
I have a few 10mm handguns. 180 gr buffalo bore has 790 ft lbs of energy. 155gr underwood has 800 ft lbs, right up there with the 357 magnum. Underwood 200gr 45 acp +p has 526 ft lbs of energy, 9mm 124 gr +p has 400 ft lbs. todays ammo is getting more powerful for all guns. the 9mm is hitting with as much as the 45.the 10mm with as much as the 357.. these ammo companies are getting good.
The technology has come really far from the old days for sure. Thanks for the comment.
Josh
So, for grizz bear protection, which would you use – 44 ruger redhawk, .357 S&W scandium/titanium, or 10mm?
I have a 44 ruger RH, and I’ve used 320 grain rounds, and I’m not accurate beyond probably 5 yds,, at 10 yds I might miss, especially with a bear running at me. I have thought about moving to 240 gr for accuracy. (i’m pretty accurate with the 240)….
I have also thought about going to a 10mm with highest grain or one I feel comfortable with and the biggest reason is more rounds. I understand that with a bear attack you can have all the ammo in the world but if you don’t have time to shoot them all then they do you no good.
Hey Joel,
Hmm. I’m not sure I’d use either of those against a big bear. A .44 magnum should be the absolute smallest for grizzly, and even then it’s debatable on if it’ll be enough or not. If that’s your option always go with hard cast bullets for better penetration. If you don’t have enough velocity with a hard enough bullet it’ll stop before it does enough damage turning you into bear food.
For grizzly protection I’d feel best with a .460 S&W Magnum or bigger. Stay safe out there!
Josh
Thanks!
THE BIG BOYS IN ALASKA CARRY 12 GA SHOTGUNS WITH RIFLED SLUGS!
I agree wholeheartedly
I don’t think you should be out in the woods by yourself Joel.
Do us all a favor and just stay home.
Read my mind ..
Checking 44 mag muzzle energy your ft pounds compared to other charts are 200 plus pounds more please explain why
Hey James,
I’m not sure I’m following. I just checked several other charts to see if we were that far off and seem to be within the average range for multiple other charts. It’s possible you were looking at the wrong column on our chart since we don’t have a floating menu at the top that follows you down the long chart as you scroll. Another thing we have to remember is that different loads will show different velocities/energies. The other charts you were looking at may have been weaker loads.
Either way, we are working on updating our chart so it’s more user friendly.
Thanks,
Josh
So, I’ve got a 44 Ruger Redhawk with 320 gr hard cast rounds that I’ve taken to Montana for grizz protection. As you know, It’s pretty big/heavy to be toting around for 10 days backpacking and Wade fly fishing. I’m not that accurate beyond 5 yds with the 320 rounds, but decent with 240 gr rounds at 10-15 yds. I’ve also taken a .357 S&W with 200 gr hard cast rounds. In not so accurate with it either at 5+ yds. So, I’ve considered trying out a 10mm hoping that I’ll be more accurate with it AND more rounds and it’s a lighter/smaller weapon, but I’m not sure the ballistics listed above indicate that it is a good choice. Do you have a recommendation? Thanks!
I gotcha. I misunderstood before. I have a hard time answering questions like this, simply because every bear is different and every shooter is different. There have been instances where a 10mm with proper ammunition gets the job done just fine. However, in those instances a head shot may be required, and you may need to empty your entire magazine into the charging bear to stop it.
Because the bear isn’t resting, it’s charging, it’s hopped up on adrenaline and you shooting it may just piss it off further. So, as with all things shot placement is key. And yes, if you can shoot a 10mm better than you can a .44 mag, it’s better to hit your attacker than not. Carry what you’re comfortable with. I’ll fall back onto the best advice I can safely give, which is to carry the biggest gun in the biggest caliber you can confidently shoot.
If it’s 10mm, so be it. Just make sure you’re using proper ammo so they do as much damage as possible.
I hope this helps.
To arrive at muzzle energy I use the formula of;
Bullet weight (grains) X velocity X velocity X .00000222 = energy
Works every time regardless of variables.
Barrel length makes a difference. Do you have that info for each calibe4/weight? And PCCs are popular in 9mm, 10mm, .40, .44, .45acp these days. Have the ballistics at those barrel lengths (typically 16.5″)?
Thanks
Thanks for your hard work in putting together such a comprehensive chart. I was just wondering if the numbers given assume a specific barrel length, say standard 4″? If so, is there any formula for adapting the specs to a 2″ snubby?
Hey Jim, unfortunately, I was not there when the gunsmith who made the chart actually put this all together, and he has since passed away so I can’t even ask him. At some point in the future, we’re looking at re-doing this entire thing with more information but I’m currently just a one-man show and still have a day job.
Thanks for reaching out.
Josh
Can I purchase all the charts in poster form? Would love these for the man cave.