How to measure barrel length?

marsbars · February 16, 2002, 12:54 AM

How does one measure barrel length on a revolver?

Archie · February 16, 2002, 01:02 AM

from the rear of the barrel where it almost meets the cylinder to the muzzle.
This is how holster makers and lawmakers measure.

If you are an internal ballistics researcher, the length of barrel is from the base of the bullet to the muzzle, regardless of style.

C.R.Sam · February 16, 2002, 01:30 AM

Quick n dirty.....from front face of cylinder to muzzle. The measurment obtained this way will be a few thousanths of an inch longer than the actual length.

Archie's method is proper.

Sam

marsbars · February 16, 2002, 02:04 AM

That is how I figured but wanted to be sure.

February 16, 2002, 12:54 AM	#1
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Archie Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2000 Location: Hastings, Nebrasksa - the Heartland! Posts: 2,017	The "Standard" is.... from the rear of the barrel where it almost meets the cylinder to the muzzle. This is how holster makers and lawmakers measure. If you are an internal ballistics researcher, the length of barrel is from the base of the bullet to the muzzle, regardless of style. __________________ There ain't no free lunch, except Jesus. Archie Check out updated journal at http://oldmanmontgomery.wordpress.com/

February 16, 2002, 02:04 AM	#4
marsbars Member Join Date: July 29, 2000 Location: Spokane Wa. Posts: 72	That is how I figured but wanted to be sure. __________________ Cold Steel & Warm Plastic

February 16, 2002, 01:30 AM	#3
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,864	Quick n dirty.....from front face of cylinder to muzzle. The measurment obtained this way will be a few thousanths of an inch longer than the actual length. Archie's method is proper. Sam