I had one in 22lr/22mag. It was extremely accurate! I traded it about 9 years ago and have regretted it since. Other than velocity, the 9.5" will have no advantage over the 6.5"; unless you keep it iron sighted, then it has the advantage because of the longer sight radius. I had a scope on mine and carried it in a nylon bandolier holster. It wrecked havoc on squirrels!