Ruger barrel vs weight vs comp

[Squirrel45]

Hi All, 

 

I currently shoot a Ruger MK IV 22/24 stock barrel. What would be the advantages of going to a Volquartsen barrel 4.5" or 6" the one that is tap and drilled for sights. Does having a lighter barrel really help with transitions, or do they feel to light and shaky? 

 

 

thanks 

Squirrel 

[revolver45]

Light doesn't work for me.  I find a little bit of weight helps with the transitions and also helps in stopping on target. I have a factory Browning Speed Model with all the Tandemkross parts and it runs great. 

[UFO]

IMO, in a sport that requires fast transitions to excel, I find lighter is better. Is it easier to start and stop a 5lb weight or a 2lb weight?

[zzt]

S, you would transition faster with a lighter barrel and an up port comp.  You want balance.  That is more important than weight.  For years I shot a full race Buckmark with light Tacsol Trail-lite 5.5" fluted barrel and a comp.  Ran like a dream.

[Squirrel45]

ZZT, 

 

You mentioned the Tacsol barrel, I did a bit of research on them and they seem very light, was yours in the 8oz range? What would I do if its too light? 

 

thanks! 

 

Squirrel 

[zzt]

26 minutes ago, Squirrel45 said:

ZZT, 

 

You mentioned the Tacsol barrel, I did a bit of research on them and they seem very light, was yours in the 8oz range? What would I do if its too light? 

 

thanks! 

 

Squirrel 

 

It wasn't too light.  The steel barrel was too heavy even after I had it deeply fluted.  I thought the unfluted Tacsol barrel was a little too front heavy.  The fluted with a light comp was perfect.  My gun had Aluminum grips, a Picatinny rail and a reflex red dot.  The balance point was right over the middle finger of my grip hand.  That felt perfect.  With a two hand grip it was rock steady and moved like lightening.

 

My wife appropriated that gun and shoots it now.  I'm currently running a custom 1911 receiver with a CWA custom 22 conversion.  It is not as light as the Buckmark, but it moves just as quickly.  That's because the balance is perfect.  I want the weight in my hand, not hanging off the front.

[GOF]

I like a heavier barrel in RFPO. I currently shoot a Ruger MK lV 5.5 bull barrel with a SIG Romeo 6 MOA. A light gun may move faster in transitions, but that doesn't always make for smooth and accurate transitions. Getting to a target fast does little good if you swing beyond it, or trigger a shot before it. You still have to make the miss up. I find the heavier barrel makes for (at least for me in A Class) smoother and more precise transitions. YMMV.

[motosapiens]

seems like personal preference to me. as a grown man who also shoots 4 lb uspsa guns, a couple extra ounces on a 22 is not going to be significant in terms of transitions. I personally like the ruger bull barrel, and that's what I shoot best with, and I never have to clean the comp, and it's quieter so I can wear crappy earpro and not be annoyed

[Squirrel45]

Thanks everyone, sure seems like two different thoughts here for sure. Anyone ever cut an inch off the stock barrel ?

[Les Snyder]

I opted for a MKIV lite 22/45 rather than use my SW M41 for ease of maintenance and available options...., friend gave me a comp (don't remember if it was VQ or TK) and did not like the feel,... my cousin machined a barrel weight 1" x 1 3/4" with .270 hole... smoothed out my swing... personal choice... with one shot on target and the large window 510c, I find that I don't really notice any muzzle flip... regards Les L747

Edited September 19, 2021 by Les Snyder