[torpedomanusn]

its called a long slide used for bullseye shooting the longer slide gives you a longer sight radius so its a bit more accurate in competition. if it is built with that in mind it should be a great range gun.

 

[Andy]

The longslides have more felt recoil and "muzzle whip" (esp. w/with full-power loads) due to the inertia of the increased mass of the slide. My advice is to stick with the 5" barrel, since you can shoot it in all of the disciplines (IPSC or IDPA) and still carry it concealed fairly easily.

 

[Mullet Shooter]

Got One

I shoot a SA Longslide every weekend. It is a tack driver and has significantly less recoil that the standard models. Sights are adjustable, highly visable, and excellent for bullseye shooting. And ---- it looks very cool !

You need one,
FL Panhandle

 

[Solid Hit]

A long slide is a nice gun but will limit you in any kind of action shooting. With the 5" you are limitless in your choices of target/range shooting. (And take a close look at the S&W 1911 DK model)

 

[10ring]

My experiences shooting a long slide felt like less recoil to me. More like riding in a big-ole-long cadillac compared to a chevy chevette. It seemed like the recoil was more of a rolling motion.

Going with a long slide may not be the best choice if you want to play in IDPA or USPSA - but it's fun. The standard 5" model is a good balance - and there are plenty of accurate models to choose from.

The long slide seemed to be the choice of the Terminator, so it has somewhat of a coool factor.

 

[res1b3uq]

6" barrel

You can also put a 6" compensated barrel in a 1911. Then you can simply change out barrels back to your 5".

 

[Broom Rider]

I hope to order a 6" Les Baer P2 one of these days to go along with my 5". Should be a nice gun and fun to shoot as well as probably being the only one at the range on most days.