Long barrel uses

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Originally Posted by DonVoigt

There are lots of luger long barreled pistols - called carbines.
these are commercial pieces and matching and very expensive.

German military pistols were all 4", with exceptions for the 6" Navy version and 8" artillery version.

After all - why is 4" "good", even the venerable 1911 has a 5.5" barrel?

The 1911 has a way bigger bullet and way lower max. pressure so work takes a little longer ;-)
A 45 ACP flings a 230gr bullet wich is almost twice the original 9mm (123gr) and it's max. pressure is a measly 19kpsi compared to the 9mm at 34kpsi.

4" is not "good" it is enough for the intended use wich is wounding.

The 45 ACP was desiged to kill cattle and is "overkill". A vounded takes a lot of effort a dead can wait for tomorrow.

http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/history/background.htm