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Don't spend much
time on this page - Only to give you an idea of the
variety of handgun calibers available. |
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Rimfire |
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22 long rifle: One of the
most popular cartridges made for pistols and rifles.
Because of low recoil and cost it is an excellent
cartridge to use when learning how to shoot.
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22 Winchester Magnum:
Introduced in 1959 by Winchester, it
is an elongated and powerful 22.rimfire cartridge.
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17 HMR:
Utilizes the casing from the
22 winchester magnum with a .17 caliber bullet. |
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Center-fire |
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.25 ACP:
Known in Europe as the 6.35
Browning, this cartridge was introduced in 1902 in
conjunction with a small Colt semi-auto pistol. It is the
smallest centerfire cartridge for handgun use. |
32ACP:
Also known as the 7.65 Browning, it was
introduced in 1899 for use in the Browning designed
autoloading pocket pistol manufactured by Fabrique
Nationale in Belgium. Cartridge isa good small pocket
pistol cartridge. |
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380acp:
Also called the 380 auto,
9mm browning short, 9mm Kurz. Introduced about 1912 for a
Browning designed autoloader manufactured in Belgium. The
380acp cartridge is one of the most popular modern self
defense cartridges. |
9mm:
The 9mm Luger/Parabellum or
9x18mm cartridge was introduced in 1902 for the Luger
handgun. The 9mm cartridge is the most commonly used
handgun at the present time for civilian use, US Military
and Nato countrys. |
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38 Super Colt Automatic:
Introduced in 1929
by Colt, this cartridge gets closer to extinction each
year. |
38 Special:
Introduced by Smith and
Wesson about 1902. It is still the most popular handgun
cartridges ever produced. This cartridge is available in
standard pressures and +P and +P+ high pressure
cartridges. Please verify that your revolver is rated for
th3high pressure cartridges before using. |
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357 Magnum:
Introduced by Smith and
Wesson in 1935. More powerful cartridge than the
38spl. The 357magnum is the same diameter than the 38spl,
however it is a 1/10th of an inch longer, which allows for
a bit more powder and greater air pressures. Considered to
be the most popular Law Enforcement round from the 1960's
to late 80's. |
10mm Auto:
Designed in the early
1980's for the Dornaus and Dixon Bren Ten pistol. Yhe 10mm
auto cartridge gained short popularity when adopted by the
FBI for a short period of time. Although a few companies
still make 10mm handguns they do not have a great
following. |
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40SW:
Introduced commercially
about 1990 for use in semi-automatic pistols. It was
reported to be a collaboration between Smith and Wesson
and Winchester ammunition for the FBI to replace the Smith
and Wesson 10mm's that the FBI had ordered. The 40SW
cartridge has fast become the most popular cartridge with
most Law Enforcement agencies and serious civilians. |
41Magnum:
Introduced by Remington in
1964 for the Smith and Wesson Model 57 revolver. The 41
magnum was intended to provide an intermediate powered
cartridge between the 357mag and the 44mags. However it
never really didn't fly and is almost extinct. |
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44 Special:
Introduced in 1907 by Smith
and Wesson, this cartridge was designed to be more
powerful than the 44 S&W russian cartridge , which was
originally loaded with black powder |
44Magnum:
Introduced by Remington for
Smith and Wesson in 1956, and given cult status after the
first Dirty Harry Movie. This cartridge was the most
powerful standard handgun cartridge at the time.
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45ACP:
Developed by John
Browning in 1905 and adopted as the U.S. military pistol
cartridge for 1911 to the late 1980's ( and possibly to be
readopted soon). This cartridge still has a very large
following. |
45Colt:
Also known as the 45
long colt. Introduced in it's black powder form in 1873
for the famous Colt Peacemaker single action revolver.
Today the 45 colt is loaded with modern smokeless powder
and is still a popular cartridge with hunters and cowboy
re-enactors. |
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There are a few other handgun cartridges, however they are
not conducive for self-defense. |
