barnfrog
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I'm in the market for another revolver, most likely a S&W 586 or Model 57 and am wondering whether to go for an 8" barrel. The longer sight radius seems like it could improve accuracy, but it might just be more difficult to maintain proper sight alignment. Then there's the possible effect on muzzle velocity and muzzle flip. There are probably other things that would be affected as well that I don't realize.
This would be a hunting gun, but would get plenty of target use, too. I would be shooting reloads almost exclusively. I've only ever shot 6" revolvers, and am wondering how others describe their experience shooting both 6" and 8", and how they compare, all else being equal.
This would be a hunting gun, but would get plenty of target use, too. I would be shooting reloads almost exclusively. I've only ever shot 6" revolvers, and am wondering how others describe their experience shooting both 6" and 8", and how they compare, all else being equal.