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    Quote Originally Posted by Toby View Post
    Would the pistols be louder due to a short barrel?
    YES. the longer the barrel means lower gas pressure (expansion), the cooler the gases and more done by the work done by the gases. All this adds up to less pressure at the muzzle when the bullet exits thus less noise.

 

 

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