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How does a shotgun barrel differ from the barrel of a handgun?

Anonymous

∙ 11y ago

Updated: 9/23/2023

Shotgun barrels in the US must be at least 18 inches long, and are generally smooth inside. Handgun barrels are usually much shorter than 18 inches, and are rifled- a set of spiral grooves (rifling) is cut into the inside of the barrel to make bullets spin when fired.

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