PatientWolf
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A 16” .357 would have a high probability of following me home if I saw one. I missed a great deal on a used one by 10 minutes recently.
For the hot "Ruger Only" .45 Colt loads, how much of a velocity difference is there between 16 inch barrels and 20 inch barrels? If it's significantly more, I may just go with the 20 inch.
100 fps is significant to me. I'm gonna have to think about the 20 inch now. Already have a 20 inch Henry and it feels unbalanced, but I got it because Henry doesn't make the .327 with a loading gate.Probably 100 FPS, no more than 200. Is four inches of barrel length really going to make any difference in handling? It wouldn't for me, not even in thick brush.
Is four inches of barrel length really going to make any difference in handling? It wouldn't for me, not even in thick brush.
Since nobody has a 16 inch, I can't say I have. I do have a 20 inch Henry and can't say I'm enamored with the length of it.I'll ask this again.
Have you handled a 16" and a 20" version side by side yet? They feel and handle differently enough that you'll know immediately which one you actually want.
I already have handguns for when "short, light, and handy" is the order of the day. The 20" felt more like a rifle to me. Perhaps you should look for an antique Luger or Mauser Broomhandle that still has its shoulder stock holster.