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Originally Posted by CB3
This is not true. While the Sig barrel pictured is safe and serviceable, a thicker barrel is stiffer, has less whip, is safer in any kind of over-pressure event, and while heavier, may contribute to improved handling characteristics.
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I doubt that barrel whip is much of a factor when you are talking about 4-5". Rifles are a different deal. Beyond that, I've never heard of a Sig barrel developing muzzle splits the way the M&P 1.0 did in some calibers.