(6" vs 4" barrel in a .357) What are the benefits of a 6"
I recently acquired a 6" Service-Six .357 Mag. Since I am new to revolvers, I was wondering what if any are the advantages of a 6" length barrel compared to a 4"?
I mainly ask out of curiosity as I rarely find new revolvers nowadays that are 6". The majority are snub length, 4" or 8" & longer target/hunting revolvers. I am competent enough to realize that 4" is obviously more easy to ccw or carry in general.
But I'm talking about ballistic wise differences. For example when compared to a 4" barrel does a 6" produce significantly;
1. less felt recoil?
2. lower decibel noise heard?
3. faster target acquisition?
4. increased velocity?
5. longer range to hit targets accurately?
Appreciate all the help & info yall can give me!
I recently acquired a 6" Service-Six .357 Mag. Since I am new to revolvers, I was wondering what if any are the advantages of a 6" length barrel compared to a 4"?
I mainly ask out of curiosity as I rarely find new revolvers nowadays that are 6". The majority are snub length, 4" or 8" & longer target/hunting revolvers. I am competent enough to realize that 4" is obviously more easy to ccw or carry in general.
But I'm talking about ballistic wise differences. For example when compared to a 4" barrel does a 6" produce significantly;
1. less felt recoil?
2. lower decibel noise heard?
3. faster target acquisition?
4. increased velocity?
5. longer range to hit targets accurately?
Appreciate all the help & info yall can give me!
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