Chuck D Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Seeing that we draw from concealment and from "other than standing" positions regularly, what do you think is the ideal barrel length pistol for SSP/ESP/CDP Divisions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Watson Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 I want the longest that will fit in The Box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keonard Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 5 inches. Better sight radius, better accuracy, better FPS than the 4 inch. If you have a problem drawing a 5 inch from a holster and not a 4 inch, then you need to practice drawing from a holster. IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 48 minutes ago, keonard said: 5 inches. Better sight radius, better accuracy, better FPS than the 4 inch. If you have a problem drawing a 5 inch from a holster and not a 4 inch, then you need to practice drawing from a holster. IMHO. Nowhere did I say or suggest that people have a "problem" drawing a 5 inch pistol from concealment. I am curious as to what people feel most comfortable using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJPLEO Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I like my 5” 1911 running 200gr Xtreme bullets. For me, it’s just the right combo of soft shooting with the front sight settling just a bit quicker than my 230gr loads (prob all in my head, lol). The 4” guns may transition a little quicker (in someone’s hands besides mine) but they’re going to be snappier at the same power factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I would say 5", but I've never really shot a 4" gun. I wouldn't worry to much about snappy if you're shooting ESP or SSP and only loading minor. Snappy isn't going to cost you anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSigCZ Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) I shoot 4", 4.4", 4.6-4.7" and 5". I shoot the 4.6-4.7" and 5" the most accurately. That being said, one of the best shooters in my club recently won the match with his 4" EDC STI. The next match he was the first place pistol (behind two PCC shooters) and shot his son's stock P226 DA/SA with a 4".4 barrel. I just picked up a Sig P320 X5 and let him shoot it so it is really tantalizing to him. He's no pro, but he is very smart in how he practices. I believe the bottom line is this - practice and get really good, then you can shoot pretty much any barrel length accurately. Edited July 20, 2018 by DCSigCZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 Raven Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Shoot the gun you are most comfortable with. Practice with it. Shooting typical IDPA courses of fire, time spent agonizing over increments between 4" and 5" barrel lengths is counterproductive, IMHO. Spend your time focusing on delivering a winning performance in each match, and don't worry about the barrel length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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