Rocket35

Don't get me wrong- I am not against the abilities of the 6" gun, just skeptible. I am actually looking at which way to go with having a new Limited gun built up. So...looking for convincing I guess more than anything here....

I guess I am a fan of the hard chrome......

Chris- it would be cool to see a "before" pic if you have one handy......

Let me first say that I don't feel "calling the shot" is exactly rocket science. And if the 6" gun's longer sight radius is truely that much more precision, calling the shot would actually be less of a factor with the 6" gun than it would be with a 5" gun. I have seen many people that can shoot a 4" gun as accurately as a 5" gun at the drop of a hat. Point being that you need to call your shot to be accurate at any length barrel. I doubt that the sight radius is the most valuable reasoning behind the advantage of a 6" gun. And if that is the bread and butter difference, then there is little advantage in my opinion. I would like to have the opportunity to really check them out side by side. But let me say that as for now, I think it is snake oil, fad, gimic or passing fancy. But have not had the opportunity to prove otherwise. I did shoot the one Darryl had last year (which is your's now?) and found it to be a bit "snappier" than my Edge. The sights didn't settle back to point of aim as nicely as the Edge, and felt recoil was not significantly lighter either. But that was only in the course of one 20 round magazine. I am sure with at gun custom setup it would be more to my liking- but would it TRUELY be BETTER than a 5"? I am skeptical...

Updated the poll....

Mine backed out on my in the last match. I am shooting a Spartan. After inspection the slide stop, it really doesn't have a suffiscient "dimple" for the plunger to hold it in there. I know of another person that has witnessed this with his Spartan as well. This picture actually shows that the dimple is going the wrong direction....

Generally speaking it is $15 for club members and $20 for non-club members. Add $5 for classifier matches.

I thought it was time to stop beating around the bush and really find out how many people find the 6" guns an actual benefit or advantage over the 5" guns. Or is it just a passing fad. I have heard just about everthing from both camps, and witness many sell off the 6" guns to return to 5 inchers. So I thought we could put it to a vote. No need to comment either way, so as to not ruffle any feathers as this is a touchy subject for some. So please keep it objective and don't get your feelings hurt one way or another.

I find it is quicker as well, and have cleared most jams in a match this way.

Hey Z- it isn't 'sposed to go down hill until you are over the hill!

Yeah- short of a 20+ pound recoil spring, I wouldn't think you would need the grip tape on the slide.

That will always be the case unfortunately. Some clubs have better patrons than others, but this in nothing new. Sorry that you are one of the guys that gets left behind to do the work.

What a motley crew! Have a good one guys!

I think you would be better off with a more upright head position whenever possible. Low ports and such aside, you should always keep your head and neck in natural alignment. Look at TT and Max for instance. Comfortable and controlled. FWIW I have been know to have quite the "turtle" stance, but have since become much better.

Nice loads and vid, keep working on it- they do deteriate without practice- trust me!!

Universal Clays...

Nice

It is pretty cool to see them all laid out like that- thanks for the research and posting Chris!

Welcome and enjoy the forum!

Well I thought I would take the advice from Mr. Keen and save some of those long Wilson basepads and grind them from .600" to .450" using 80 grit sandpaper. The .350" ones work, but this will give me a bit more insurance when inserting the mag into the gun. And this length seems to fit within the box requirements.

And subscribe to the classified!

The old adage sure rings true around here: You snooze- you loose!

Cool story- thanks for the post!

Nice looking blaster! Enjoy