Paintball with 1/2 red 1/2 white shell? Also brass barrel - is it worth it?

pk5 · 05-15-2008, 04:32 PM

Hi everyone

Have anyone seen paintball with 1/2 red 1/2 white shell? Doesn't matter the fill.

Reason being, i am building a pneu articuno mag ( phoenix mag with articuno engraving) - yes it's pokemon :-P

Hence the reason of the 1/2 red 1/2 white shell just for fun.

Second question is: Is the brass barrel worth the price? It seem to cost almsot as much as the Titanium barrel. Can they ever be anodize? I am considering lighting ano my mag ( silver with light blue streak or vice versa, kinda like snow/ice beam. )

Thanks

Schmitti · 05-15-2008, 04:35 PM

Is which brass barrel worth the price? Brass barrels, depending on the manufacturer, are very very nice barrels. Palmer barrels are some of these and are really the only ones still made.

As to a half white, half white ball.... no idea.

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Titus · 05-15-2008, 04:39 PM

As for the paint I've seen Draxxus make paintballs that color before.

Party of A-5 · 05-15-2008, 04:47 PM

Dude, that grip frame is amazing.

WilD · 05-15-2008, 04:50 PM

To answer one of your questions, no, brass cannot be annodized. In general, brass barrels have been superior performers, but if you arer looking for a specific visual, Aluminum is the best choice since it can be annodized to match.

Harbinger[TG] · 05-15-2008, 05:19 PM

used to be fairly common shell

Listessa · 05-15-2008, 05:26 PM

I've seen it around, I think they used to have that color pattern a lot at Walmart or other chain stores. It was one of the cheeper paints I think that came in the plastic bottles in amounts of 500 or something like that.

Brass is nice. Like people have said above, you can't anno it. It can, however, be powder coated or plated. You can find decent brass barrels for sale from time to time in the BST section.
Honestly, if you are trying for a fancy anno, it's worth it to invest in a good barrel. I agree with WilD. If you're more about the asthetics of your gun, I'd go aluminium so it can be match annoed.

Legion · 05-15-2008, 05:43 PM

Draxxus had a field only ball like that with a white fill for a while

Mayvik · 05-15-2008, 06:08 PM

You could always try doing a brass sleeve press fit inside an aluminum shroud, as well. Tymcneer had some thin-walled brass tube that would work. That way you get brass goodness inside, and you can anno outside. Not sure how brass reacts to the process though so I'd highly recommend you anodize first then put the sleeve in after.

pk5 · 05-15-2008, 06:09 PM

Ok, i think i found the paintball

Zap Tork - red/white shell.

Does anyone use these and can take a picture of them? Most of the paint i play with are field paints so currently i don't have any zap

05-15-2008, 04:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Titus Sunstar Paramedics Slave Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Group W Bench Posts: 6,397	As for the paint I've seen Draxxus make paintballs that color before. __________________ Celani's Paintball Dealer for APP, Tippmann, JCS, etc Feedback Willing to be a 3rd party for shipments to Canada and outside of the US, just PM me.

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WilD the MilD MOD Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Motor City Posts: 2,110	To answer one of your questions, no, brass cannot be annodized. In general, brass barrels have been superior performers, but if you arer looking for a specific visual, Aluminum is the best choice since it can be annodized to match. __________________ PGPOG #79 POG #1055

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Listessa House Hunting Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 5,633	I've seen it around, I think they used to have that color pattern a lot at Walmart or other chain stores. It was one of the cheeper paints I think that came in the plastic bottles in amounts of 500 or something like that. Brass is nice. Like people have said above, you can't anno it. It can, however, be powder coated or plated. You can find decent brass barrels for sale from time to time in the BST section. Honestly, if you are trying for a fancy anno, it's worth it to invest in a good barrel. I agree with WilD. If you're more about the asthetics of your gun, I'd go aluminium so it can be match annoed. __________________ The correct question is, "Why don't I need another gun?" I played Pagan Packman once. It went Wicca Wicca Wicca. Loyal Order of the Water Buffalo- Don't Ask Us- We Will Tell! Facilis est Descensus Averni. <--Click to descend to my feedback. NO'MAAM #2"National Organization Members Against AGG Metrosexuals" Rouge Cell #3

05-15-2008, 05:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Legion Minion to Big oil Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Woods Cross, Utah Posts: 716	Draxxus had a field only ball like that with a white fill for a while __________________ http://jonesgunworks.net MY NEW SITE!!! Nelson upgrades and replacement parts. Halfblock conversion, halfblock parts,grips, Pump kits and custom mill work.

05-15-2008, 06:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mayvik MCB Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 1,416	You could always try doing a brass sleeve press fit inside an aluminum shroud, as well. Tymcneer had some thin-walled brass tube that would work. That way you get brass goodness inside, and you can anno outside. Not sure how brass reacts to the process though so I'd highly recommend you anodize first then put the sleeve in after.

05-15-2008, 06:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
pk5 Active Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 119	Ok, i think i found the paintball Zap Tork - red/white shell. Does anyone use these and can take a picture of them? Most of the paint i play with are field paints so currently i don't have any zap

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