Pardini SP barrel length

[Shooterer]

I have decided to upgrade my SPE to a new SP.

I will be using it for a NRA (style) 25 yard Bullseye League. Most likely keeping with iron sights, but may go optics.

What are the benefits between the 5” or 6” barrels other than one has a longer sight radius and the other is lighter and less nose heavy ?

Is there any pistol shooting discipline that do not allow one of the barrel length?

JK

[j danielsson]

6 inch barrel is ok for ISSF disciplines, but the overall length of a Pardini with 6 inch barrel is too long. It has to fit in a box, 300x150x50 mm.

[MikeMargolis]

I went with the 5" after much research and consulting with shooters way way way better than me.

Quite happy. Skip the gas compensator as well.

[sparky]

Ported barrel and added length (won't fit in box) will make it ineligible for ISSF Standard Pistol, Sport Pistol, and Rapid Fire. I don't see any advantage of the longer barrel for Bullseye unless you just want more weight out front.

[Tangohammerli]

I too, went with a 5in SPE and won't second guess my decision....