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mellow_c · May 5, 2009, 12:57 AM

Thanx to everyone on the forum, I've decided I'd like a Classic Smith & Wesson 629. I'm undecided about what length of barrel I want, a 4" or 5"

I'm taking velocity into consideration, (among other things)

I asked this question bellow to Jeff Quinn, our buddy at Gunblast.com and you can see his reply as well bellow... What do you all think?

""""Hi Jeff.

I have a question for you. Can you tell me how much velocity I would loose in .44 magnum going from a 5" to a 4" barrel? I'm starting to get serious about buying one, and I cant make up my mind. This might help :-)

Thanx!"""""

*Practically none. In fact, depending upon the size of the barrel/cylinder gap, the 4 inch could be faster.

Jeff*

May 5, 2009, 12:57 AM	#1
mellow_c Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,862	4" barrel vs 5" barrel in .44 mag (velocity?) Thanx to everyone on the forum, I've decided I'd like a Classic Smith & Wesson 629. I'm undecided about what length of barrel I want, a 4" or 5" I'm taking velocity into consideration, (among other things) I asked this question bellow to Jeff Quinn, our buddy at Gunblast.com and you can see his reply as well bellow... What do you all think? """"Hi Jeff. I have a question for you. Can you tell me how much velocity I would loose in .44 magnum going from a 5" to a 4" barrel? I'm starting to get serious about buying one, and I cant make up my mind. This might help :-) Thanx!""""" Practically none. In fact, depending upon the size of the barrel/cylinder gap, the 4 inch could be faster. Jeff