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I had one, stainless ported guide gun. Only sold it after I picked up a deal on a Brockman customized guide gun without the ports.

I also have an older 1895 with a 22 inch barrel. I've shot the same loads side by side from the 22 inch barrel, then from the 18.5 inch ported barrel. I can't tell any difference. My theory is that since the 45-70 is such a low pressure round, even with heavy loads, that the ports aren't terribly effective.

This is what's possible, with Brockman lumber, a Brockman tune up, and XS sights.