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5" might be the optimum barrel length for balance and aesthetics.
My Colt Official Police 5" barrel
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My S&W and Colt Model 1917s with 5.5" barrels
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I agree, I found it odd the majority industry focuses on 4" and 6" barrels, but 3" and 5" seem to be sweet spot.