Mag barrel kit options

Bob T Guy · 10-14-2008, 05:25 PM

I'm looking into upgrades for my mag and thought a barrel kit would be a worthwhile investment. I don't know much of what's out there for twist-lock though. What have you guys used? Which kit seems to work the best?

BenoitOWN · 10-14-2008, 05:31 PM

Automag twistlock to cocker adapters - 70 available

There not much barrel available for mag with twistlock and they used. Buying this will make you able to use cocker barrel kit.

shives · 10-14-2008, 05:40 PM

I have one of these and one of Doc's. They both perform about the same. I did have some issues with the thread tollerances on Doc's. A few of my Cocker barrels required a little work to get them threaded onto Doc's back. Once the threads got opened up enough, they all work fine now.

I have a twist-lock Freak back. It shoots about the same as using the adapters and a Cocker Freak back.

The big difference is the hassle of "installing" the adapters. That would be were Noxx's adapter really shines. Doc used Spyder detents, which are tricky to deal with. The nubbins on Noxx's are almost trouble free.

Shives

Robertsr · 10-14-2008, 05:41 PM

Automag Compression System [Automag] - $69.95 : Python Paintball, Give Your Balls A Squeeze

Python makes a kit. I reviewed mine here Python Compression System Automag and Autococker

It gives you a lot of options with the Cocker threading, and also has the inserts.

Inserts in general are over-rated in my opinion, but at least it helps with rollouts.

Jaan · 10-14-2008, 05:43 PM

You can still find new twist lock Freak backs. Call around old local shops. There's a few here and there gathering dust. I also heard a rumor that there was a bunch sitting in a distributors warehouse someplace still...ask your local shop if he or she can order one.

ScrapIron · 10-14-2008, 06:27 PM

I have to second Robertsr's recomendation of the Python system

Moosepatrol · 10-14-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ScrapIron

I have to second Robertsr's recomendation of the Python system

I would have to add third to this one. I have one for my cocker, mag and phantom.

Bob T Guy · 10-14-2008, 07:30 PM

If I were to go with a barrel kit I'd really like to get a twistlock one, and would hate to buy an adapter and a barrel kit for something like a cocker. That said the python kit seems to be a decent compromise, do you guys find it helps with accuracy or just rollouts? I've never had a problem with rollouts so if that's all it really helps with then I'd probably put my money towards upgrading something else.

Robertsr · 10-14-2008, 09:27 PM

Personally I didn't see a difference, but I was running with an uncommonly accurate barrel to start with.

It did great things for rollouts, and IMHO was well worth the money just for that.

Jaan · 10-14-2008, 11:00 PM

I've never really had a problem with roll outs on a twist lock Automag.

10-14-2008, 05:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bob T Guy Coffee Baron Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The bastion of socialism and alcoholism	Mag barrel kit options I'm looking into upgrades for my mag and thought a barrel kit would be a worthwhile investment. I don't know much of what's out there for twist-lock though. What have you guys used? Which kit seems to work the best?

10-14-2008, 05:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
shives MCB Member Join Date: Feb 2007	I have one of these and one of Doc's. They both perform about the same. I did have some issues with the thread tollerances on Doc's. A few of my Cocker barrels required a little work to get them threaded onto Doc's back. Once the threads got opened up enough, they all work fine now. I have a twist-lock Freak back. It shoots about the same as using the adapters and a Cocker Freak back. The big difference is the hassle of "installing" the adapters. That would be were Noxx's adapter really shines. Doc used Spyder detents, which are tricky to deal with. The nubbins on Noxx's are almost trouble free. Shives __________________ www.new.facebook.com/people/Matt_Shively/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/mattshively myspace.com/shives007

10-14-2008, 05:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Robertsr King of the OFG Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Waynesboro, VA	Automag Compression System [Automag] - $69.95 : Python Paintball, Give Your Balls A Squeeze Python makes a kit. I reviewed mine here Python Compression System Automag and Autococker It gives you a lot of options with the Cocker threading, and also has the inserts. Inserts in general are over-rated in my opinion, but at least it helps with rollouts. __________________ MicroMags 'R Us

10-14-2008, 05:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jaan XYZZY Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts	You can still find new twist lock Freak backs. Call around old local shops. There's a few here and there gathering dust. I also heard a rumor that there was a bunch sitting in a distributors warehouse someplace still...ask your local shop if he or she can order one. __________________ If your glasses fog up and you want to make your own mask fans, here's how; V-Force Mask Fans JT fans with speed control "My happiness doesn't depend on anything. My heart is always happy. I do have anger issues though."

10-14-2008, 07:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bob T Guy Coffee Baron Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The bastion of socialism and alcoholism	If I were to go with a barrel kit I'd really like to get a twistlock one, and would hate to buy an adapter and a barrel kit for something like a cocker. That said the python kit seems to be a decent compromise, do you guys find it helps with accuracy or just rollouts? I've never had a problem with rollouts so if that's all it really helps with then I'd probably put my money towards upgrading something else. Last edited by Bob T Guy; 10-14-2008 at 07:39 PM. Reason: mistype

10-14-2008, 05:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
BenoitOWN Paintball Fox Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada, QC	Automag twistlock to cocker adapters - 70 available There not much barrel available for mag with twistlock and they used. Buying this will make you able to use cocker barrel kit.

10-14-2008, 09:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Robertsr King of the OFG Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Waynesboro, VA	Personally I didn't see a difference, but I was running with an uncommonly accurate barrel to start with. It did great things for rollouts, and IMHO was well worth the money just for that. __________________ MicroMags 'R Us

10-14-2008, 11:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jaan XYZZY Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts	I've never really had a problem with roll outs on a twist lock Automag. __________________ If your glasses fog up and you want to make your own mask fans, here's how; V-Force Mask Fans JT fans with speed control "My happiness doesn't depend on anything. My heart is always happy. I do have anger issues though."

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