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**Unclenick** · August 16, 2019, 08:12 AM

Keep in mind pistol barrel lengths are from the breech while revolver barrel lengths start at the end of the barrel/cylinder gap. So a 5" pistol barrel is one chamber length shorter than a 5" revolver barrel.

August 16, 2019, 08:12 AM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Keep in mind pistol barrel lengths are from the breech while revolver barrel lengths start at the end of the barrel/cylinder gap. So a 5" pistol barrel is one chamber length shorter than a 5" revolver barrel. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle