redfisher Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I did search and came up with nothing, so I apologize if this has been covered before. I'm looking at ordering a limited 2011 and see primarily 5" guns, but the 6" guns intrigue me. Pros/Cons, opinions? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Hello: Do a search again. Lots of info on this. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4045 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 It should be out there. For me it is a vision issue. I can see the 6" much clearer and faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundevil827 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I went thru the same thing recently. What it boiled down to for me, is that the 6", because of the extra inch was a little heavier up front, it was slightly slower for me to draw, and slower for me to transition because it was just more mass to move. Now if I had the gun, and practiced with it, I suspect the difference would be much less than it was from just my little time with each. The 6" was nice for longer steel and distance shots, I definitely appreciated the extra sight radius. I'm sure other folks could offer all sorts of other items, but for me...those were the biggest differences, and pro's and con's that I experienced. Granted, my time with the 6" was limited to a morning with it, and a hundred or so rounds thru it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I have both. Started with the 5" then had a 6" built. Agree with the above about the 6" being slower on the transitions but once I got used to it love the accuracy with the longer sight radius. If I ever have another 2011 built I'll probably go 5.5" just to round out the collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfisher Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Hello: Do a search again. Lots of info on this. Thanks, Eric I will search again, BUT I tried Limited gun 6" vs 5" / Limited Gun Barrel length, and several other derivatives and Zero came up, any input on what I should search under? thanks. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al503 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Hello: Do a search again. Lots of info on this. Thanks, Eric I will search again, BUT I tried Limited gun 6" vs 5" / Limited Gun Barrel length, and several other derivatives and Zero came up, any input on what I should search under? thanks. Jeff Try 'sight radius' You'll get several '5 or 6' or '5 or 5.4' threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postal Bob Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I have a 6" limited. Like others said, it's a little slower to draw and transition. But the longer sight radius has a big advantage on distant targets, those obscured by no shoots, and those that only present head shots. Plus the extra length, and a tungsten guide rod I put in, help control recoil. I have small hands, so anything that helps keep the muzzle down, is a big plus for me. And fwiw, I shoot this gun the best of all my other guns that are 5". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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