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  1. 27-06-2008, 07:02 AM #1
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    Which S&W Barrel??

    Hi all....thinking of getting a longer barrel for my 4" 686...do I go for the 6" or 8"???....8" is a tenner more than the 6".
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    Hi Eric, 6" everytime mate, the 8" is slightly more accurate but the extra 2" makes it too front heavy.

    But the 8" does look good and instantly turn you into Dirty Harry, try it, put the barrel on and even in your head you will say those famous words.

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    S & W 8"

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    Quote Originally Posted by cookie View Post
    Hi Eric, 6" everytime mate, the 8" is slightly more accurate but the extra 2" makes it too front heavy.

    But the 8" does look good and instantly turn you into Dirty Harry, try it, put the barrel on and even in your head you will say those famous words.

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    Where is the cheapest place to get 8 inches?

    I mean the barrel, of course
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    Quote Originally Posted by thaijamie View Post
    i'm starting to worry
    Don't worry about me Jamie, it's Adam that wants a cheap 8 inches

    But hey we wont hold it against him, he might like it.
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    I've only got 4" on mine, I'd love 6"......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Firestorm View Post
    I'd love 6"......

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    Me too, but i'm not cutting mine in half for anyone
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    Ask a silly question.......
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    Quote Originally Posted by Firestorm View Post
    I've only got 4"......

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    I know your wife told me
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    Quote Originally Posted by Firestorm View Post
    I've only got 4" on mine, I'd love 6"......

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    I've got a 4 incher and then I've got my six incher thats ribbed
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    Quote Originally Posted by eredel View Post
    Ask a silly question.......
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    Sure did Eric.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by eredel View Post
    Ask a silly question.......
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    6 inches is enough, if you know how to use it!

    But seriously: mine has a 6 inch barrel. I'm not the strongest guy in the crowd but I'm not the 98 pound weakling either, and the 6 inch is plenty for me to hold two-handed, and really too much for one hand. (I can't seem to stop this, can I? ).

    8 inches would be so muzzle heavy, my only chance of hitting the target would be from a richochet to the ground in front of me!

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    Well, looks like after picking through the frivolities the 6" is the one to have...thank you "gentlemen".....
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