it would appear as time went on, bbls got shorter for reasons of balance and the ability to grip the gun closer and off the bbls? remember, im talking strictly competition guns.

if so, it would a be interesting contrast as bbls today are growing back out to longer lengths with no provisions to allow the hand to grip the o&u further out.

odd indeed.

Retired Military Aviation
Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
https://606f79f3c2431.site123.me/