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by aggieoutlaw
Mon Aug 08, 2011 9:30 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: 1911 4" vs 5" barrell
Replies: 20
Views: 2501

Re: 1911 4" vs 5" barrell

Rugerboy50 wrote:
aggieoutlaw wrote:Get the gun you want and become proficient with it. You'll be happier and spend less money. And there is really no detectable difference between barrel lengths in my experience. May consider 185 gr SD rounds (I prefer 185 golden sabers) in a short barrel but to each his own.
What grain weight do you use for practice rounds?
I shoot both. Usually start and end practice with carry ammo. In between I shoot whatever's cheapest at Walmart. There is definitely a noticeable difference between weights and brands. But the difference is minimal at 7-10 yards.
by aggieoutlaw
Sun Aug 07, 2011 1:21 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: 1911 4" vs 5" barrell
Replies: 20
Views: 2501

Re: 1911 4" vs 5" barrell

Get the gun you want and become proficient with it. You'll be happier and spend less money. And there is really no detectable difference between barrel lengths in my experience. May consider 185 gr SD rounds (I prefer 185 golden sabers) in a short barrel but to each his own.

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