3" or 3.5" bbl at 15 yards in 9mm--will I notice a difference?

Alberforth · Apr 28, 2011

I'm choosing between a Kahr PM9 (3" barrel) or P9 Covert (3.5" barrel on the same sized grip). Am I likely to notice the difference at 15 yards (the max distance for my CCW qualification). Is sight radius a non-issue here? Does the slightly longer barrel help with felt recoil i.e. speed of follow-up shots?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts--the last round was very helpful.

Desertscout · Apr 28, 2011

No, you won't notice any significant difference

WC145 · Apr 28, 2011

Realistically the differences you would notice in velocity, sight radius, etc are going to be miniscule. However, I think the Covert is a better looking gun and, all other things being equal between the two, that would influence my choice.

winddummy · Apr 28, 2011

Kahr

Go with ever which one is cheaper, Both pistols are of the CCW type and a half inch difference in barrell/slide length won't make a difference.

SoulLessGinger · Apr 29, 2011

I would go with the Covert. Added barrel length won't hurt comfort or concealability. But more velocity and sight radius and especially less muzzle flash are all plusses in a fighting gun, even if they are not all that noticable.

Alberforth · Apr 29, 2011

Thanks all. Bought a P9 and will do the 'Covert' conversion once it's broken in and confirmed running reliably.

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