17 Squirrel in Contender pistol.
Like to get some input from those who have the small case 17s in pistol length barrels. I'm getting ready to place an order for a 17 Squirrel in a pistol version Contender. MGM offers barrels up to 13" for there starting price. Then add $30 more dollars for 14 - 16" barrels. Most all my barrel are 14" so I have come to prefer the feel of this length barrel.
So my question is with this case capacity would it be that much of a gain or loss to go with a 14 or 16" barrel over the 13" barrel? I plan on using bullets in the 15 to 20 grain weight range. And I'm not going for full house max loads. I'm also in the process of getting a 23" 17 HMR rechambered to 17 Ackley Bee so this will provide me with a higher velocity option.
Thanks Mike
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