Todd actually it's not to short there is a gold ring just above the narl part. I must say i have two different bushing sets Wal streetII and Gatsby and this is a Monet pen kit i learn something i turn this cast using gatsby bushing and turn it smooth to bushing, now when i assembly pen it show a little high to the ends and im not sure if i can take it apart i never try and i don't want to screw it up.