.356 TSW
| .356 TSW | |
|---|---|
| Type | Pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Smith & Wesson |
| Designed | 1994 |
| 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"[1] |
The .356 TSW (356 Team Smith & Wesson) is a centerfire pistol cartridge designed by Smith & Wesson in the mid-1990s.
Design
The .356 TSW is similar in size to a 9x19mm Parabellum or a 9x21mm. It was designed to be used in IPSC shooting events, but was eventually barred from competition [2] and essentially pushed the round into obscurity.