P220 "Carry" velocities

[cookekdjr]

Looking into buying a p220 or p220 "carry". The carry version has a shorter barrel. I like the idea of being able to conceal the carry version easier, but I'm concerned about the loss of velocity which can sometimes be pronounced in shorter barreled .45's.
Does anyone have any chrono figures on the p220 Carry?
Thanks,

David

 

[BrennanKG]

I don't have any figures of velocity loss, but the difference in barrel length is only 1/2".

The P220 has a 4.4" barrel.
The P220C has a 3.9" barrel.

This tells me two things:
1) The carry difference b/t the two would be negligible (IMHO 1/2" of grip makes more difference than a 1/2" of barrel).
2) The velocity difference would probably not be that significant.

By the way, it might be easier to find chrono comparisons if you look at 1911 figures, 1911forum might be a good start.

Cheers,
B.

 

[BrennanKG]

Here, I found this one.

http://yarchive.net/gun/pistol/1911_barrel_length.html

P.S.
Tons of stuff on rifle barrel studies out there, not so much on handguns.



B.

 

[BrennanKG]

Here's one more, this one if from Mr. Camp!


http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/Corbon 160 gr DPX.htm


B.