.356 TSW

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The .356 TSW (.356 Team Smith & Wesson) is a centerfire handgun cartridge that was designed by Smith & Wesson in 1994, and released commercially in 1995.

Design

Specifications

  • Bullet diameter: .355 in (9.0 mm)
  • Neck diameter: .380 in (9.7 mm)
  • Shoulder diameter: .3804 in (9.66 mm)
  • Base diameter: .3907 in (9.92 mm)
  • Rim diameter: .394 in (10.0 mm)
  • Case length: .850 in (21.6 mm)
  • Overall length: 1.160 in (29.5 mm)
  • Rifling twist: 1-10"


Other Resources

".356 Team Smith & Wesson" SAAMI Specs (Archived) - Official SAAMI specs for the .356 TSW cartridge, archived on WayBackMachine.

.356 TSW (by Wiley Clapp) - An article from American Rifleman, written by Wiley Clapp, discussing the .356 Team Smith & Wesson cartridge, its origins, and more.