Long, even 'extra' long barrels as in 15 inch have their place. Just depends on what you want out of it. I much prefer the longer barrels, but then I take them to the range in a pistol rug, shoot them, wipe the powder residue off, take them home and clean.
They NEVER are carried holstered and I do not hunt. but I DO like shooting out to 200 yards and that is where the looooong barrels come into their own. Only for the sight radius advantage, not the very small added velocity.
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