The Goose
NES Member
I am looking for feedback on ported barrels. Specifically on revolvers and even more specifically on snubby revolvers. I have certainly heard extremely strong negative opinions on ported barrels on snubby's. The two main arguments have been blinding muzzle flash in dim light and hot gases igniting clothing when held close to the body or fired through a pocket. What do you guys think? Real world what have you experienced?
Recently I was offered a very nice snubby. Someone had done some beautiful work. Bobbed hammer, true DAO, great trigger job and then I spotted the ported barrel. My initial reaction was; forget it. Then I thought and realized I do not know squat first hand. I have read in more then one book that ported barrels on snubby's are a no - no. Heard the same thing in classes I have taken. Any other feedback? Am I just buying some party line or are ported barrels truly a mistake on a defensive handgun?
I will confess that I would love to hear from Round Gun Shooter on this topic. The man knows his revolvers.
Recently I was offered a very nice snubby. Someone had done some beautiful work. Bobbed hammer, true DAO, great trigger job and then I spotted the ported barrel. My initial reaction was; forget it. Then I thought and realized I do not know squat first hand. I have read in more then one book that ported barrels on snubby's are a no - no. Heard the same thing in classes I have taken. Any other feedback? Am I just buying some party line or are ported barrels truly a mistake on a defensive handgun?
I will confess that I would love to hear from Round Gun Shooter on this topic. The man knows his revolvers.
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