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38AMU

Pistol

Ballistics (Typical Factory Load)

950
Muzzle Velocity
fps
200
Muzzle Energy
ft-lbs
100
Typical Bullet
grains
9.04
Bullet Diameter
mm
0.100
Ballistic Coeff.
G1 BC
25,000
Max Pressure
PSI
20.0
Case Length
mm

Technical Specifications

Bullet Diameter9.04 mm
Case Length20.0 mm
Max Chamber Pressure25,000 PSI
TypePistol

Compatible Firearms (2)

Dan Wesson DW Series
Dan Wesson
Pistol
Ruger Clark 38amu
Ruger
Pistol
📊 Data Sources

Ballistic data sourced from SAAMI Z299.3/299.4 specifications, Federal Premium, Hornady, and Winchester published ballistics tables. Verified against at least two independent sources. Full methodology →