Barrel kits

SportsJunky · 10-03-2007, 04:17 PM

Are they worth while and if so what is the way to go? NO SP! and should i stick to my 1 pieces, aka lapcos

A.C. Basbas · 10-03-2007, 04:23 PM

I like the Freak kit because it's affordable... The Scepter is nicer, but not as affordable if you have markers in multiple colors/threadings. The J&J edge is nice, but I'm a fan of insert-based kits, personally.

If you're using one piece barrels, however, you can't go wrong with Lapco, Taso, and Armson... They're all I use besides my Freak.

Titus · 10-03-2007, 04:29 PM

One piece Armson

Two piece barrel kits J&J

Shocker2k · 10-03-2007, 04:34 PM

If you have the barrel "kit" with the Lapcos no reason to get a real kit. The big shot, autospirit, and micro shot will do just fine for you to match paint.

sdawg · 10-03-2007, 04:39 PM

If you get a Python barrel kit, you can continue to use the stock barrel or one-piece aftermarket barrel that you like.

SportsJunky · 10-03-2007, 04:40 PM

true i just didnt know if there is any true advantage of a 1 piece over a 2 i might just stick with the 1 pieces.

Ir0nExpress · 10-03-2007, 05:51 PM

Buy a used Freak kit, you ain't supporting SP because someone else already paid them for it a long time ago.

Other then that, I support the python.

EDIT: I thought about it, it really depends on what gun you are using. Barrel kits IMO are more useful on a pump gun (especially stock class) as opposed to a semi auto, where you will much more likely balance a missed shot with another shot.

aqua_scummm · 10-03-2007, 06:38 PM

I've used several barrel kits. I have never noticed any significant advantage.

On my phantom, there were no more shots per 12gram than the stock barrel.
On my automag, an oversize PPS barrel shot better than a freak matched to the crappy rental paint. With nice paint, they shot equally accurate as far as I could tell in actual use (not rigging up a testing platform or anything)

I prefer one piece barrels over multi piece barrels, too. Makes more sense to me.

Motorhead · 10-03-2007, 07:22 PM

Going BACK to Multi insert barrels on my Closed bolt cockers.

While my Blazers using brass .690 PPS barrels with wedgets shoot most paint really well, I am unable to deal with the roll outs and lousy consistency issues shooting my WGP cockers using a fixed size barrel. They require very consistent paint to work right, I am fed up with the hassle.

So I just picked up a used Scepter 7PC barrel kit for $60

** Added 2 wedgets to my PGP to stop roll outs, that worked well for that fixed barrel gun.

Mr. Furious · 10-03-2007, 07:53 PM

I have several cockers and I'm just not happy unless I have a kit because I'm a little OCD about paint/barrle match.

I just bought a new Scepter 7 bore kit for $105 shipped from a store on ebay. Fantastic barrel system at about 66% the cost of a freak. You can get different backs and tips for the Scepter from Powerlyte. I believe they're about $30 each so they beat Smart Parts in that department too.

A note about Powerlyte: I'm very particular about my stuff and a couple of the inserts had flaws I was not happy with. I called them Thursday about 10 minutes before they closed and had 2 new inserts in my mailbox Monday morning. No hassle, no questions asked and a very friendly and respectful customer service rep. I was impressed.

10-03-2007, 04:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
SportsJunky Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southgate, MI	Barrel kits Are they worth while and if so what is the way to go? NO SP! and should i stick to my 1 pieces, aka lapcos

10-03-2007, 04:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
A.C. Basbas Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amherst, Maynard, and Northampton Massachusetts.	I like the Freak kit because it's affordable... The Scepter is nicer, but not as affordable if you have markers in multiple colors/threadings. The J&J edge is nice, but I'm a fan of insert-based kits, personally. If you're using one piece barrels, however, you can't go wrong with Lapco, Taso, and Armson... They're all I use besides my Freak. __________________ [CENTER][B]-Dragon Brigade-[/B][/CENTER] [CENTER]wWw #32[/CENTER] [CENTER][URL="http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/wtb/47125-wtb-ccm-kit-freak-stuff-reverse-x-valve-revvys-much-more.html#post474291"]My WTB Thread[/URL] ~ [URL="http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/mechanical-semi-autos/48727-f-s-t-eclipse-ule-ymag-blue-nickel-reverse-mm-lvl-10-a.html"]Eclipse Mag F/S/T[/URL][/center] [center] [URL="http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/feedback/23185-c-basbas-super-awesome-beautiful-wicked-cool-feedback.html"]MCB Feedback[/URL] [SIZE="4"] ~ [/SIZE][URL="http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?p=33031195#post33031195"]PbN FeedBack[/URL][/CENTER]

10-03-2007, 04:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Titus Sunstar Paramedics Slave Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Group W Bench	One piece Armson Two piece barrel kits J&J __________________ Celani's Paintball Dealer for APP, CCI, Tippmann, JCS, etc Feedback Willing to be a 3rd party for shipments to Canada and outside of the US, just PM me.

10-03-2007, 04:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
sdawg MCB Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas	If you get a Python barrel kit, you can continue to use the stock barrel or one-piece aftermarket barrel that you like. __________________ Everybody: Let's ease up on the red loctite, 'kay? Thanks. Feedback

10-03-2007, 05:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ir0nExpress Why am I here...? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Staten Island/Stony Brook New York	Buy a used Freak kit, you ain't supporting SP because someone else already paid them for it a long time ago. Other then that, I support the python. EDIT: I thought about it, it really depends on what gun you are using. Barrel kits IMO are more useful on a pump gun (especially stock class) as opposed to a semi auto, where you will much more likely balance a missed shot with another shot. __________________ President of the SUNY Stony Brook Paintball Club. Pbreview Feedback MCarterBrown Feedback Automags.org Feedback Last edited by Ir0nExpress; 10-03-2007 at 10:50 PM..

10-03-2007, 04:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shocker2k MCB Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fayetteville, NC	If you have the barrel "kit" with the Lapcos no reason to get a real kit. The big shot, autospirit, and micro shot will do just fine for you to match paint.

10-03-2007, 04:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
SportsJunky Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southgate, MI	true i just didnt know if there is any true advantage of a 1 piece over a 2 i might just stick with the 1 pieces.

10-03-2007, 06:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
aqua_scummm MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles	I've used several barrel kits. I have never noticed any significant advantage. On my phantom, there were no more shots per 12gram than the stock barrel. On my automag, an oversize PPS barrel shot better than a freak matched to the crappy rental paint. With nice paint, they shot equally accurate as far as I could tell in actual use (not rigging up a testing platform or anything) I prefer one piece barrels over multi piece barrels, too. Makes more sense to me. __________________ My choice is what I chose to do, and if I'm causin' no harm, it shouldn't bother you. Your choice is who you chose to be, and if you're causin' no harm, then you're alright with me.

10-03-2007, 07:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Motorhead Seasoned Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern California U.S.A.	Going BACK to Multi insert barrels on my Closed bolt cockers. While my Blazers using brass .690 PPS barrels with wedgets shoot most paint really well, I am unable to deal with the roll outs and lousy consistency issues shooting my WGP cockers using a fixed size barrel. They require very consistent paint to work right, I am fed up with the hassle. So I just picked up a used Scepter 7PC barrel kit for $60 Added 2 wedgets to my PGP to stop roll outs, that worked well for that fixed barrel gun. __________________ Older & Slower ... But well armed. Motorheads feedback**

10-03-2007, 07:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mr. Furious Got Rage? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northwestern Pennsylvania	I have several cockers and I'm just not happy unless I have a kit because I'm a little OCD about paint/barrle match. I just bought a new Scepter 7 bore kit for $105 shipped from a store on ebay. Fantastic barrel system at about 66% the cost of a freak. You can get different backs and tips for the Scepter from Powerlyte. I believe they're about $30 each so they beat Smart Parts in that department too. A note about Powerlyte: I'm very particular about my stuff and a couple of the inserts had flaws I was not happy with. I called them Thursday about 10 minutes before they closed and had 2 new inserts in my mailbox Monday morning. No hassle, no questions asked and a very friendly and respectful customer service rep. I was impressed. __________________ A skeleton walks into a bar and orders a beer and a mop...... Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

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