Using an ancient Captain Midnight secret decoder ring at Warp speed,
Crazy 8, sent the following message to ALL:
C8> Response To: STEVE PETERS (1:346/17)  
C8> 
C8> SP(>To: All
C8> 
C8> SP(> Can anyone tell me how much recoil I can hope to reduse by Porting 
the
C8> SP(>barrel of a  6" 44mag revolver?
C8> SP(>Steve
C8> 
C8> SP(>--- PCBoard (R) v15.22/M 2
C8> 
C8> Porting does not reduce recoil, instead it counters the "lift" of the
C8> barrel upon discharge.  Its main advantage is that your follow up shot
C8> may be taken quicker.
While what you say about barrel lift is true, porting also reduces 
felt recoil and your hearing plus, if fired at night, makes you blind
as  a bat. :^)
Sleep well tonight, Crazy....
RD  (The Sandman)
sandman@azstarnet.com
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