From:	"Paul J. Adam" <shadowrn@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject:	Re: AW: HV weapons
Date:	Sat, 7 Dec 1996 17:13:11 +0000

In message <961207133347_101374.2470_JHP102-1@**********.COM>, Martin
Lockert <101374.2470@**********.COM> writes
>The barrel length shouldn't have anything to do with recoil, a longer barrel
>simply allows a more accurat shot.

Longer barrels reduce muzzle climb, simple inertia: they also make
compensation more effective (again basic mechanics: longer lever arm).

Not enormously significant, but the effect's there.

Plus shorter barrel equals lighter weapon equals more felt recoil.
Compare shooting a 2" and 6" barreled .38 Special.

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