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Barrel Length

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Topic: Barrel Length

Posted By: A_Speedball_5
Subject: Barrel Length
Date Posted: 27 September 2004 at 7:29pm

14" or 16" and why?

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Speedballer

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Posted By: 5ptcontingency
Date Posted: 27 September 2004 at 7:34pm

Most people will tell you that 14" is the maximum optimal length. Reason being that after 12-14" the barrel simply adds friction, thus possibly slightly reducing velocity. The small loss of velocity may result in a drop in air efficiency. Also, there is no increase in accuracy by using disproportionately long barrels.

My personal opinion is that you should get whatever length barrel you want. I, however, have never owned a barrel longer than 14".