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 05-23-2007, 04:27 PM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5 |  4-inch or 6-inch?
Considering the Ruger GP-100 (for the purposes of toting around in the woods for rabid skunk protection), does the 4 inch barrel shoot as well as the 6 inch barrel to make the extra 2 inches worth it? | 
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| 05-23-2007, 10:57 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Falkland, BC Posts: 108 |
You'll have to try them yourself, I'm afraid.
I shoot the 4" better than the six, even though there is a theoretical advantage to the longer sight radius. Although I never tried the full-lug 6", only the full-lug 4" and the half-lug 6". __________________
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| 05-23-2007, 11:25 PM | #3 | Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 22 |
I'm partial to the 4" barrels myself. Makes packing it a lot easier. You will lose some velocity by going with the 4", not enough a skunk will notice  . Accuracy should be real close if you do your part. | |
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| 11-05-2009, 12:48 AM | #4 | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: lakewood, colorado Posts: 21 |
i would get the 6 inch barrel but i like a long barrel on a gun | |
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| 11-05-2009, 01:21 AM | #5 | This is only a test Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nonya, WA Posts: 3,993 |
The extra 2" will reduce the recoil and noise. So unless you expect to have to fast draw the 6" barrel is a better choice IMO. __________________ Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." ~ Thomas Jefferson
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Originally Posted by Benning Boy
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| 11-05-2009, 04:30 AM | #6 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 26 |
6" is more accurite but harder to pull & carry plus added weight | |
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| 11-05-2009, 02:13 PM | #7 | Sic Semper Tyrannis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: , The Mother Lode Posts: 18,437 |
I've had the 4", the half lug 6" as well as the full lug 6" and liked them all. I prefer the 4" for portability and there's not that much difference in accuracy unless you're taking really, really long shots. __________________
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| 11-07-2009, 12:30 AM | #8 | Heart Of Dixie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 243 |
I have the Ruger GP100 6" full lug stainless. I use a crossdraw holster in the woods. I like it a lot. Built to last. | |
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| 11-07-2009, 01:32 AM | #9 | Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bandera, Texas Posts: 10,339 |
My extra two inches has been a big advantage for me. | |
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| 11-07-2009, 04:03 AM | #10 | This is only a test Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nonya, WA Posts: 3,993 |
Quote:
Originally Posted by lonyaeger
My extra two inches has been a big advantage for me.
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You need to stay on point to the OP 1" + 2" (post operation) is still less than the OP was asking about  __________________ Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." ~ Thomas Jefferson
Quote:
Originally Posted by Benning Boy
If you're really bored, I'm your huckleberry. If you really want a challenge, I'm the one.
If you're really smart, you'll just peddle your paint.
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