Originally Posted by sandcritter
and SAA clones. Before choosing one, how did any of you all decide on barrel length? 4 3/4, 5 1/2, 7 1/2" They all hold some appeal.

Torn between 7 1/2 being original issue length, and non-military popularity of the 5 1/2.


I had the same problem for many years...started looking at SAAs back when I was a kid in the 1950s and didn't buy my first one until about 8 years ago... Since then I've had two 7.5" guns, a .44 Special and .45 Colt, three 4 3/4", a .22 Magnum, and two .45 Colts and one 5.5", a flat top target .22/.22 Magnum.

For grace and looks, kinda like a long legged woman in heels.. laugh the 7.5" is real appealing....just has a nice hang. For balance I find the 4 3/4" best... If you are looking for an all around shooter and to carry you can't go wrong with the 5.5".

I still have one of each...a 7.5" .45 Colt, the 5.5" .22 Flat Top Target and the 4 3/4" .22 Magnum.


Bob

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