galt11 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I am thinking of taking the dive into having a limited gun built and would like some opinions of the whole 5, 6, or 5.5 inch debate. While not opening the whole can of worms, I have read through all the info on this site about the choices and they all seem to come down to personal preference. What I am curious about is that I thought the whole point of the 5.5 inch guns is that they your fit in the IPSC box? When I contacted the builder I was thinking of using, they told me no. Can someone please shed some light on this. While I am no where near good enough to compete internationally, it is an interesting idea for vacations or as we have the world shoot in FL this year. Thanks Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerEli Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I know the at least the SVI 5.4" guns will fit in the IPSC box if you have them shave the back of the magwell and beavertail. I have had a 5.4" barrel put into my 5" SVI sight tracker but because I only plan to shoot in the states, I didn't have them shave anything. The old barrel had a crack and the upgrade cost wasn't that much. So far I'm very happy with it! A little extra sight radius and velocity while not being super long and nose heavy. Granted, I'm told some of the heavily machined 6" guns aren't too bad. I have a whole thread here on my gun, I can link you if your interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsa Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=146360&hl=+fgw I have always liked this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudden Death Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Off topic a little..... Just a FYI , if you are not already in the world shoot now, there is no getting in now Good luck with your choice........ I bet you pick a 5 inch....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galt11 Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 Off topic a little..... Just a FYI , if you are not already in the world shoot now, there is no getting in now Good luck with your choice........ I bet you pick a 5 inch....lol No I realize the match would be full. My thinking would be toward the future. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galt11 Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 I know the at least the SVI 5.4" guns will fit in the IPSC box if you have them shave the back of the magwell and beavertail. I have had a 5.4" barrel put into my 5" SVI sight tracker but because I only plan to shoot in the states, I didn't have them shave anything. The old barrel had a crack and the upgrade cost wasn't that much. So far I'm very happy with it! A little extra sight radius and velocity while not being super long and nose heavy. Granted, I'm told some of the heavily machined 6" guns aren't too bad. I have a whole thread here on my gun, I can link you if your interested. Maybe that was the process someone mentioned. I was leaning the 6 inch way, but never having shot one, thought the 5.4 would be a nice compromise. I will search for your thread. Thanks Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerEli Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Maybe that was the process someone mentioned. I was leaning the 6 inch way, but never having shot one, thought the 5.4 would be a nice compromise. I will search for your thread. Thanks Adam I'll save you the time... Link: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=179082&page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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