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Offline Redhawk1

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Actual barrel length.
« on: November 25, 2008, 01:49:28 AM »
I know Encore or Contender barrels are measured from end to end.
In Revolvers the barrels do not include the cylinders. Don't you think there should be a standard of measure of barrel length?

Why is the Encore and Contender barrels measured to include the chamber? Same as rifles.

Just something I was wondering... ;D :D ;)
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Re: Actual barrel length.
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2008, 02:08:54 AM »
To my knowledge, revolvers are the only firearms that don't include the chamber in the measurement.  I mean....come on....total consistancy would make life much to SIMPLE!!!  ???  Walt

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Re: Actual barrel length.
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2008, 09:46:19 AM »
It isn't even consistent with revolvers.  The Wisconsin DNR includes the length of the chamber in calculating the barrel length for hunting.
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Re: Actual barrel length.
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2008, 12:01:44 PM »
That is why I read all the State's regs before I leave for my out of State hunts.
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