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Old 05-29-2017, 08:48 PM
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of the 4.25" and 5" barrel options?

The longer sight radius of the 5" is negated if using a RDS, right?
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I have a 5" CORE, and seems to me you're right. Shorter barrel giving up a small velocity benefit, but with a red dot the sight radius issue is
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Longer barrel more weight less muzzle flip is another plus.
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I have the 4.25" with a Vortex Venom on it. Very smooth shooter I use for competition. You can't go wrong with either one!


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I have the Pro so I'm shooting irons but I love the 5 inch barrel. Feels great to me.
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