all too often we are quick to ask, "what's the barrel length", thinking about overall handling and so-called swing dynamics. Barrel length is important, to a point, but the overall length of the gun is what really matters.
Case in point. Here is a comparison of a Remington 1100 LT-20 with a 28" barrel and a Franchi Affinity 20 gauge with a 26" barrel. Yes, the Affinity has an extended choke tube to lengthen it a little, but overall both guns measured 48" end to end. The 1100 has a 14" LOP, the Affinity 14-1/4" LOP. The big difference is in the length of the receiver, the Franchi is noticeably longer.
So, next time you worry about barrel length, check the overall dimensions and length of the gun...
Case in point. Here is a comparison of a Remington 1100 LT-20 with a 28" barrel and a Franchi Affinity 20 gauge with a 26" barrel. Yes, the Affinity has an extended choke tube to lengthen it a little, but overall both guns measured 48" end to end. The 1100 has a 14" LOP, the Affinity 14-1/4" LOP. The big difference is in the length of the receiver, the Franchi is noticeably longer.
So, next time you worry about barrel length, check the overall dimensions and length of the gun...