Kac, we shoot a 7 week double action league which is the main purpose for the gun. I also shoot DA when I go there to shoot. The bbl was free and has a 1-16 twist which is faster then a S&W bbl. Hope to shoot it this wed then find someone to put it together for me. Cutting the bbl is only to give it a different or cool look. I may re-blue it also, polished by me or bead blasted. Larry