Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one.
There are smith's who won't use Bartlein barrels or 5r rifling or any number of other options.
You are free to shoot whatever you want. We have choices. There are plenty of us who do just fine with proof barrels.
Just put me down as a non-shooter that has a few thousand rounds thru 5 different Proof Research barrels and no issues.
I'm not brand loyal and have several other makes as well, but have had no issues with proof.
Attaching a couple of groups that are fairly typical.
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