J&J Ceramic, without the ceramic coating?

Jackson · 07-01-2008, 08:52 PM

Did J&J ever make a "Ceramic" styled barrel without the ceramic coating? I got a J&J barrel a few years ago with a Pro/Carbine and it looks just like older Ceramic barrels, but it doesn't appear to have the same coating as the new Ceramics. Did the coating change? The new ones are a bit rough inside, you don't really see a good mirror finish. Yet mine is perfectly smooth inside and a lot smoother outside than other Ceramics. It looks like it's just anodized.

I'll get a pic if necessary. For now it looks just like this:

pillage · 07-01-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackson

Did J&J ever make a "Ceramic" styled barrel without the ceramic coating? I got a J&J barrel a few years ago with a Pro/Carbine and it looks just like older Ceramic barrels, but it doesn't appear to have the same coating as the new Ceramics. Did the coating change? The new ones are a bit rough inside, you don't really see a good mirror finish. Yet mine is perfectly smooth inside and a lot smoother outside than other Ceramics. It looks like it's just anodized.

I'll get a pic if necessary. For now it looks just like this:
http://cdn-www.pbreview.com/productp...97&product=251

The color has changed over the years. I have various ceramic J&J barrels that are different colors.

Titus · 07-01-2008, 09:28 PM

Yep, different. Pure brass, Black and another coating I can't recall.

Cunha · 07-02-2008, 05:52 PM

That barrel looks brass. Is it heavy?

They changed colors. Ceramic is more or less a gimmick and iirc the things are just anodized with is technically a ceramic coating.

Jackson · 07-02-2008, 06:15 PM

Definitely not brass. I have brass barrels to compare it to. Just olive colored and VERY smooth inside, unlike the other Ceramics I've seen.

I guess I'll chalk it up to either being worn in, polished by the previous owner, or just a different ceramic coating.

MaD · 07-02-2008, 06:41 PM

I think that color / porting pattern was one of the first runs. The ceramic barrels then went to a grayish color and now most are black. This cocker on ebay has a similar one on it.

Lovely Autococker - eBay (item 170233604389 end time Jul-03-08 17:47:36 PDT)

TheDude · 07-02-2008, 07:15 PM

J&J "Better shooting through frying pan technology."

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Jackson Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	J&J Ceramic, without the ceramic coating? Did J&J ever make a "Ceramic" styled barrel without the ceramic coating? I got a J&J barrel a few years ago with a Pro/Carbine and it looks just like older Ceramic barrels, but it doesn't appear to have the same coating as the new Ceramics. Did the coating change? The new ones are a bit rough inside, you don't really see a good mirror finish. Yet mine is perfectly smooth inside and a lot smoother outside than other Ceramics. It looks like it's just anodized. I'll get a pic if necessary. For now it looks just like this: __________________ My feedback

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Jackson Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Definitely not brass. I have brass barrels to compare it to. Just olive colored and VERY smooth inside, unlike the other Ceramics I've seen. I guess I'll chalk it up to either being worn in, polished by the previous owner, or just a different ceramic coating. __________________ My feedback

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MaD MCB Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Michigan	I think that color / porting pattern was one of the first runs. The ceramic barrels then went to a grayish color and now most are black. This cocker on ebay has a similar one on it. Lovely Autococker - eBay (item 170233604389 end time Jul-03-08 17:47:36 PDT) __________________ -= MaD =- Like DIY projects and crazy scenario gear? Visit us! www.freepaintballplans.com

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07-02-2008, 05:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cunha MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Monterey, CA	That barrel looks brass. Is it heavy? They changed colors. Ceramic is more or less a gimmick and iirc the things are just anodized with is technically a ceramic coating.