User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 4/6/2018 4:51:21 AM EDT
[#1]
Check this out http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/9luger.html
I would say around 8” or so, much past that is negligible |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/6/2018 1:23:10 PM EDT
[#2]
I'd say around 5"
No data |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/6/2018 2:51:11 PM EDT
[#3]
Up to 8" nodata as well but 16" on a pistol cal looks like crap , bulky as hell and isnt worth the extra 75fps. Might aswell shoot a rifle cal.
Ewwww 
Sure theres some thinking yeah but with a longer handguard ..nope not really 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/6/2018 9:00:21 PM EDT
[#4]
Agreed, those are ghey.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/7/2018 8:13:21 AM EDT
[#5]
The linked data (above) is revealing and at a quick glance indicates 17" provides the highest velocity with only one exception I could spot during my fist cup of coffee this morning. I also noted the inexpensive Kel Tec Sub2000 is the best of that common 16" barrel length, the shortest allowable for a non-NFA carbine, and no need to go to 17" for the max velocity. The Sub2000 is a surprisingly slick little carbine that folds small enough to fit in the seatback pocket in my truck.
-- Chuck |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/9/2018 5:38:09 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Up to 8" nodata as well but 16" on a pistol cal looks like crap , bulky as hell and isnt worth the extra 75fps. Might aswell shoot a rifle cal. Ewwww Realistically, you don't get a whole lot of benefit beyond 9-10" but... 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/13/2018 6:54:14 PM EDT
[#7]
I’d say 7”-8” as well.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/14/2018 8:00:53 PM EDT
[#8]
8” looks good to me. That will give you a nice short package and nearly everything you can get from a 9mm
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/15/2018 8:54:45 PM EDT
[#9]
Best length debates go on and on. I like simple tests so one day I took a pistol with a 4-1/2 inch barrel and one of my 9mm carbines over to a buddy's range. He had an old thick tank water heater. Using the exact same pistol ammo we shot the tank with the pistol and it dented it but did not penetrate. Then loaded the exact same ammo in my Beretta CX4 with a 16" barrel. It blew right through the side of the tank and made a serious dent in the other side as it tried to exit.
I rest my case.....But, YMMV |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/19/2018 7:57:11 AM EDT
[#10]
I went with an 8" on my sbr because I wanted to use a certain hand guard.
To me there is no reason to go longer on a 9mm if a pistol or sbr. Next I want to go as short as possible. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/21/2018 8:27:13 AM EDT
[#11]
If you shoot subsonics suppressed a 4.5" barrel gets close to the 1050fps upper limit and is nice and compact with the added length of the suppressor. Otherwise the velocity gain starts to flatten out at 8-10" which is still handy and light.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/24/2018 3:06:51 PM EDT
[#12]
10-12" is about optimal for most uses in my opinion.
16" is nice for the reduced blast and noise, plus if you handload you can get some nice velocity out of slower powders than the factory loads use. You can load 9x19 to velocities that would surprise you. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/25/2018 10:12:18 PM EDT
[#13]
Is it worth cutting my scorpion down to the Micro kit for the loss of 100-150fps?
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/26/2018 12:07:36 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Is it worth cutting my scorpion down to the Micro kit for the loss of 100-150fps? |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/26/2018 1:24:39 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
How long is the micro barrel? It may not even be a 100fps loss https://hbindustries.net/store/shop/cz-scorpion-microk-conversion-kit/ |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/27/2018 4:12:03 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Is it worth cutting my scorpion down to the Micro kit for the loss of 100-150fps? Silly concern imho Maneuverability with a can is higher on my list vs velocity but obviously ymmv |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/28/2018 4:53:38 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Of course Silly concern imho Maneuverability with a can is higher on my list vs velocity but obviously ymmv PCC's tend to serve 2 purposes IMHO....... 1. Better suppression/smaller size advantage for a fighting gun. 2. Cheaper to shoot at the range, per shot. Either way, I'd want the 5.3" barrel. |
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
