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Mac Cat · 05-04-2015, 08:48 PM

Yep, it should be pretty obvious, the longer barrel allows for better accuracy, particularly at longer ranges. Most Lugers are tested on a 50 meter range, but the artillery was designed to shoot further with more accuracy. That's why it has the optional shoulder board extension. The navy versions usually had a longer barrel, too.

I also have a 1917 artillery for a shooter. It's so natural to point, aim and shoot.

I used to shoot a 4" colt python, which was fairly accurate at 25 and 25 yards. When I tried out a 6" trooper, I could shoot the pattern at 50 yards with the same ammo. That's how I earned my marksman qualification, when I was in the service. The length of the barrel just makes it easier to to hit your target.

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Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 750 Thanks: 2,155 Thanked 629 Times in 339 Posts	Yep, it should be pretty obvious, the longer barrel allows for better accuracy, particularly at longer ranges. Most Lugers are tested on a 50 meter range, but the artillery was designed to shoot further with more accuracy. That's why it has the optional shoulder board extension. The navy versions usually had a longer barrel, too. I also have a 1917 artillery for a shooter. It's so natural to point, aim and shoot. I used to shoot a 4" colt python, which was fairly accurate at 25 and 25 yards. When I tried out a 6" trooper, I could shoot the pattern at 50 yards with the same ammo. That's how I earned my marksman qualification, when I was in the service. The length of the barrel just makes it easier to to hit your target.