Originally Posted By: JBWhitehead
What .45 Colt barrel length do you guys like the best? For a hunting application I had assumed a 7.5" barrel would be best but it seems like a 5.5" is more popular, at least in this thread.

(still trying to decide between the Casull or Colt as well)


JB, I only have the lowly Blackhawk .45 colt six shot. It's a 5.5" and light as a feather compaired to my Dirty Harry S&W and a 7.5" Super Blackhawk. Anyway, don't see where I would need a 7.5" to make 50, 75 or even 100 yard shot. I'm sure there are more experienced views here on this.