Freak vs. Lapco

idkfa · 12-07-2007, 01:19 PM

Okay, I have a bit of a dilemma.

I technically have two barrel kits for my Phantom. I recently bought a Lapco Accushot Kit, and my parents bought me a 11" stock barrel bored for Freaks (thanks Nathan) and a complete aluminum insert kit for Christmas.

I sort of need money now, so I am thinking of selling the Lapco kit. However, I would take the best one out of both of them, but I would sort of feel bad for selling a gift...

That aside, what do you think of these two kits? I find the Lapco kit (the Microshot really is all I use) great in the few times I have used it, but it is a little long and I still have to use detent rings with field paint.

I know I am giving a LOT of variables, but what is the better choice? I know I COULD wait a few weeks and try them both out, but I sort of need some money now (but I can force myself to wait and sell the Freak kit if the Lapco is better). The way I see it:

Freak Kit

Pros

- Multiple Bore Size
- Uses stock barrel, which I love
- No real need for rings

Cons

- ????
- Smart Parts? Too late I guess, it is already bought.

Lapco Kit

Pros

- Nice looking
- Works well
- Quiet
- Lapco are awesome.

Cons

- Long(er)
- "Only" three sizes

This is more or less random bantering, but without The PhOG around, I will force you to listen to my brain diarrhea.

Brewtt · 12-07-2007, 01:52 PM

Use both and decide for yourself what YOU prefer.

That being said I would keep the Lapco set. No question.

JOESPUD27 · 12-07-2007, 02:42 PM

Lapco > Freak.

I own and shoot both.

Jay

Su8lime Paintball · 12-07-2007, 02:44 PM

I'm a freak-toter, and it's the only post-'95 SP item that I will use on any of my markers, but I'm going to have to say "Go Lapco". Lapco makes a superior kit, very high quality. What it lacks in selection is made up for by the incredible quality of the barrel.

The only reason I use Freaks are for color matching, and multiple lengths/bore sizes.

russc · 12-07-2007, 03:41 PM

I'm not a huge fan of the Freak system but your parents went out of their way to set you up with a gift that isn't common. They probably busted their asses making sure you got something cool, so I say keep the Freak.

Shade12 · 12-07-2007, 04:25 PM

Whichever one you don't want you could just give to me.

IMHO you should use both and decide which you like better.

idkfa · 12-07-2007, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russc

I'm not a huge fan of the Freak system but your parents went out of their way to set you up with a gift that isn't common. They probably busted their asses making sure you got something cool, so I say keep the Freak.

I think you almost made me cry.

I think I will hold onto them, and see what I like more. I don't think I could sell the Freak though... they contacted O'Dell's, got the barrel bored...

Cunha · 12-07-2007, 04:33 PM

I would keep the parents given freak. I personally use the lapco set minus the big shot, but I would keep what my parents gave me.

Plus, the freak is very universal. The bores are good for a cocker freak barrel, a shorter phantom barrel..they really are useful across the board.

Plus the lapco kit is worth more when sold than the freak.

idkfa · 12-07-2007, 05:00 PM

Well, it is settled, after feeling like a lil' bastige...

I will sell the Lapco.

12-07-2007, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
idkfa Stock Class Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. John's, NL, Canada	Freak vs. Lapco Okay, I have a bit of a dilemma. I technically have two barrel kits for my Phantom. I recently bought a Lapco Accushot Kit, and my parents bought me a 11" stock barrel bored for Freaks (thanks Nathan) and a complete aluminum insert kit for Christmas. I sort of need money now, so I am thinking of selling the Lapco kit. However, I would take the best one out of both of them, but I would sort of feel bad for selling a gift... That aside, what do you think of these two kits? I find the Lapco kit (the Microshot really is all I use) great in the few times I have used it, but it is a little long and I still have to use detent rings with field paint. I know I am giving a LOT of variables, but what is the better choice? I know I COULD wait a few weeks and try them both out, but I sort of need some money now (but I can force myself to wait and sell the Freak kit if the Lapco is better). The way I see it: Freak Kit Pros - Multiple Bore Size - Uses stock barrel, which I love - No real need for rings Cons - ???? - Smart Parts? Too late I guess, it is already bought. Lapco Kit Pros - Nice looking - Works well - Quiet - Lapco are awesome. Cons - Long(er) - "Only" three sizes This is more or less random bantering, but without The PhOG around, I will force you to listen to my brain diarrhea. __________________ MCB Feedback The PhOG Feedback eBay Feedback

12-07-2007, 01:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Brewtt CHEERS! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern California	Use both and decide for yourself what YOU prefer. That being said I would keep the Lapco set. No question. __________________ Dabbling in the recreational paintball arts since 1991.

12-07-2007, 02:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
JOESPUD27 Seasoned Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Louis Area	Lapco > Freak. I own and shoot both. Jay __________________ Have Nice HB Pump, Want Ego or Vice/Protoge. PM if interested. Xtreme Paintball Park, Home of Total Greif CCM - Check out their Ebay Store Guerrilla Air Tanks & Regs Support Pump Sponsors Because They Support Us!

12-07-2007, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
russc Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC	I'm not a huge fan of the Freak system but your parents went out of their way to set you up with a gift that isn't common. They probably busted their asses making sure you got something cool, so I say keep the Freak. __________________ YouTube Channel / Raincouver! / Gallery / Feedback / Blackleaf Outfitters I will be a complete and total douchebag towards any player who is trying to pull a DMW.

12-07-2007, 04:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shade12 MCB Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mahwah, NJ	Whichever one you don't want you could just give to me. IMHO you should use both and decide which you like better. __________________ The hardest enemy to defeat is the one you cannot find.

12-07-2007, 02:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Su8lime Paintball Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maynard, Eastville, and Ludlow Massachusetts	I'm a freak-toter, and it's the only post-'95 SP item that I will use on any of my markers, but I'm going to have to say "Go Lapco". Lapco makes a superior kit, very high quality. What it lacks in selection is made up for by the incredible quality of the barrel. The only reason I use Freaks are for color matching, and multiple lengths/bore sizes.

12-07-2007, 04:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cunha MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Monterey, CA	I would keep the parents given freak. I personally use the lapco set minus the big shot, but I would keep what my parents gave me. Plus, the freak is very universal. The bores are good for a cocker freak barrel, a shorter phantom barrel..they really are useful across the board. Plus the lapco kit is worth more when sold than the freak.

12-07-2007, 05:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
idkfa Stock Class Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. John's, NL, Canada	Well, it is settled, after feeling like a lil' bastige... I will sell the Lapco. __________________ MCB Feedback The PhOG Feedback eBay Feedback

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