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The ideal lenght is between 10 and 14 inches, however, longer and shorter barrels do have advantages. Barrel Porting, diameter and material will be disregarded for the sake of this explanation. 10-14 is the tested ideal lengh, with enough time to accelerate to 300 fps, but short enough not to waste air. A short (1 inch to 8 inch) barrel will lack the time needed to gain speed before exiting the barrel, and may fire nearly 30-70 FPS lower and decreasing accuracy. However If you play on an inside close course, with buildings, a short barrel will allow you to maneuver better. A long (16-21 inch) barrel will decrease velocity, will be cumbersome, and will be less accurate while moving. If the long barrel is supported by a post or bipod, it will be more accurate then medium lenght barrels

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