If you are asking me, yes, the barrel on short mort was 5” long. It still shot fine and it still weighed like a boat anchor. I doubt the 4” of barrel amounted to a 6 ounce reduction. Easier to carry? Not really, it is still four plus pounds.
As I said, Walkers (and Dragoons) are an itch that many have to satisfy. Most, wise up and sell them later. Once in a while you will find someone who “…carries it everywhere…”. Okay! My edc is bigger than what many want to carry but it is lighter than what many actually carry.
It is all about trade offs. Me, I traded them both off…
Kevin