groo
.327 Meteor
I yet live!!!!
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Post by groo on Dec 24, 2011 13:14:08 GMT -5
Groo here
For hunting not over 71/2 in.
For packing I lean toward 3 1/2 in..
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ncdave
.240 Incinerator
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Post by ncdave on Dec 24, 2011 16:47:06 GMT -5
I have both the listed lengths, and seem to find the 5.5 suits me slightly better. Specific use of the day sort of dictates what I might carry at the time.
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razor
.327 Meteor
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Post by razor on Dec 25, 2011 15:33:00 GMT -5
5 1/2" seems to balance better for me. I like the USFA in 4 5/8".
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Post by blueroan on Jan 4, 2012 23:07:31 GMT -5
Of course the only logical answer is "one of each". Carl WRONG!!! What self respecting pistolero has ONE of any gun? My Original Size VAQUEROS/BISLEY VAQUEROS are mostly 5.5 inch, BUT there's a couple of 7.5 inch 44 magnums also. Didn't you watch MATT DILLON and PALADIN on TV when we were kids. I also have a 3.5 inch SHERIFFS MODEL Original Size VAQUERO in 44 that I got a SMOKIN' DEAL on. I watched David Carradine as SHANE at the same time as PALADIN and MATT DILLON. |
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Post by dlhredfoxx on Jan 5, 2012 10:01:37 GMT -5
My 5 singles are all Rugers, here are the barrell lengths
- SBH .44Mag, 7.5"
- SBH Reeder custom 510GNR, 5.5"
- 2 Old Vaquero 45LC, 4.75"
- 1 Single Six .32 H&RMag conversion, cut to 4.75
I prefer short for carry, long for hunting (better accrucacy) and I carry ALOT more than I hunt with a handgun, so I'd say I prefer a 4.75" and voted accordingly.
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Post by spillway on Jan 5, 2012 10:35:06 GMT -5
I prefer the 7 1/2" and carry 5 1/2".
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Post by Frank V on Jan 5, 2012 12:44:49 GMT -5
I am in a quandry here. I like the looks of the 4-3/4" better than the 5-1/2". But often I'm seen with a 5-1/2" in my holster. The 5-1/2" is every bit as easy to hide as the 4-3/4" with a good IWB too!
I voted for the 5-1/2". but just barley?
Frank
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RVN11B
.30 Stingray
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Post by RVN11B on Jan 6, 2012 16:07:27 GMT -5
I prefer the 4.75 but oddly enough I dont have one in the stable ATM. That will soon be rectified since I have one Bisley .45 on the way. And will subsequently be sent out to get a new octagonal 4.57 barrel and a few other 'things' done. Everything else, single action, is 5.5 in.
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jfo4
.30 Stingray
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Post by jfo4 on Jan 7, 2012 12:26:08 GMT -5
Should we just split the difference and say that 5.125" is the perfect length?
J.O.
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Post by wishbone on Jan 7, 2012 19:54:43 GMT -5
Should we just split the difference and say that 5.125" is the perfect length? J.O. Lol. I can't believe this poll is tied at 36 votes a piece. |
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Post by bigblue on Jan 7, 2012 20:45:00 GMT -5
As a companion side arm I prefer the 4 5/8", but for hunting a 7 1/2". I guess for me the 5 1/2" just doesn't fit for either.
Don
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Post by Frank V on Jan 9, 2012 16:22:43 GMT -5
Should we just split the difference and say that 5.125" is the perfect length? J.O. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I'm surprised too, I'd have thought the 4-3/4" would have won handily! Frank |
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Post by mworkmansr on Jan 11, 2012 18:30:19 GMT -5
OK. I have played with revolver since college (48 years). I'm sure not an authority, but I am from "out of town". I like 5.5 in the double actions such as the N frame Smiths and the Colt New Service. I have 4 5/8, 5 1/2, 7 1/2, and 12 inch in the single actions. I have come to settle on the 4 5/8. I don't see a difference in group size if the guns are tuned well. That includes front loader Dragoons and 1851's. Just me, I guess. But, heck, everybody should have what they like.  |
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Post by crazyhorse on Jan 13, 2012 16:39:57 GMT -5
5.5
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Post by alabama on Jan 14, 2012 13:12:23 GMT -5
I like the looks of the EXTREME on both the short and long barrels-- my 1957 RSS with add ons done in the late 1950's adjustable sights, premier round gate, and a ACE steel trigger shoe---- plus a 12.5 rebarrel--all old school plus homemade stag grips.  |
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