Original 6M barrel weight.

[Dave49]

I have just bought a mint Original model6M pistol boxed and with both left and right hand anatomical grips. Under the front sight there is a grey metal block bolted onto the swivelling cocking aid.
I have never seen this weight on any pictures of this model before although the foam box lining allows for this. My question is what purpose does this weight serve as I feel it only tends to make it more tiring to keep the barrel raised on a pistol that is already fairly heavy. Is it supposed to be a counterweight of some sort and if so what is it offsetting?

[Geezer]

I have just bought a mint Original model6M pistol boxed and with both left and right hand anatomical grips. Under the front sight there is a grey metal block bolted onto the swivelling cocking aid.
I have never seen this weight on any pictures of this model before although the foam box lining allows for this. My question is what purpose does this weight serve as I feel it only tends to make it more tiring to keep the barrel raised on a pistol that is already fairly heavy. Is it supposed to be a counterweight of some sort and if so what is it offsetting?

Simply, it makes the pistol more muzzle-heavy, which some like. Others don't. Ditto on the LP10, which uses the same shroud.

Its use is thought by some to increase the risk of the barrel shroud cracking. I cannot comment, as my 6s and 10 have never been fitted with one, and I am happy with their balance in standard form.

[ptdunk]

Simply, it makes the pistol more muzzle-heavy, which some like. Others don't. Ditto on the LP10, which uses the same shroud.

Its use is thought by some to increase the risk of the barrel shroud cracking. I cannot comment, as my 6s and 10 have never been fitted with one, and I am happy with their balance in standard form.

As above, these are common on the Model 10, Some people feel it stops the Barrel swaying.
I don't have one on mine and it's quite heavy enough!

Matt.

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