Powder_Burn
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I'm in the market for a plastic sub-compact and am trying to determine the optimal barrel length and caliber combination. I am familiar with the pros/cons of common pistol designs and calibers but I need to better understand how a short barrel influences overall effectiveness.
For example, some sub-compacts have 3" barrels while others have 3.5" barrels and I am curious as to whether this makes a meaningful difference in velocity. Also, do any particular calibers reach their optimal "working" velocities faster than others? I want to avoid caliber/barrel combos that result in velocities too low to reliably expand hollow points. Appreciate any clarification or corrections around this.
Ultimately, I am looking for the caliber and barrel length combination that delivers the greatest velocity and energy in a sub-compact package. Preferred calibers would be 9mm & .45 ACP just so I don't have to start stocking another caliber. Many thanks for your help!
For example, some sub-compacts have 3" barrels while others have 3.5" barrels and I am curious as to whether this makes a meaningful difference in velocity. Also, do any particular calibers reach their optimal "working" velocities faster than others? I want to avoid caliber/barrel combos that result in velocities too low to reliably expand hollow points. Appreciate any clarification or corrections around this.
Ultimately, I am looking for the caliber and barrel length combination that delivers the greatest velocity and energy in a sub-compact package. Preferred calibers would be 9mm & .45 ACP just so I don't have to start stocking another caliber. Many thanks for your help!
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