New Lapco barrel - the tightstick 14" of stepbored .681 goodness

thumper · 12-21-2011, 02:15 PM

Hey MCBers - check it out..

TIGHTSTICK - The paintball barrel you wish you had.
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

Borrowed from PumpPB.com

Introducing the Pumppb.com TIGHTSTICK barrel! Manufactured by paintball’s premiere barrelmaker, LAPCO Inc, the TIGHTSTICK combines classic design with modern performance engineering and legendary quality.

Specifications:

Length: 14″
Bore: .681″
Manufacturer: LAPCO Inc.
Threading: Sniper (Autococker)
Finish: Matte or polished (please specify), black anodized
Material: 6061 aerospace aluminum
Weight: ~4.2oz

Inspired by the design of the original “Thompson” ribbed Sniper barrel, the TIGHTSTICK is intended as a one-barrel solution for tightbore/underbore applications. Its step-bore design is unique and is not found on any other LAPCO barrels, providing a 10″ control-bore length in a 14″ overall package. The porting design is also unique and features 6 rows of straight ports, for whisper-quiet performance. Manufactured of aerospace-quality 6061 aluminum and featuring LAPCO’s truly supreme attention to quality, these barrels carry a lifetime warranty through LAPCO. Designed with the needs of pump players in mind, the TIGHTSTICK is equally suitable for semi applications.

The benefits of tightbore or underbore barrels have been well-tested and documented in recent years. Underboring prevents rollouts, achieves optimum efficiency and provides optimum consistency, mitigating the effects of ball-to-ball size variances. Testing and experience has shown that paintballs can take quite a bit of squeeze without increased paint breakage and that the old wisdom of an exact bore match is actually the least desirable option.

As of right now, these barrels are in soft release and are offered at a sale price of $52.99 shipped (MSRP $58.99) via USPS First Class.

wmdfrank · 12-21-2011, 02:18 PM

Buy via Lapco's website or elsewhere?

thumper · 12-21-2011, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmdfrank

Buy via Lapco's website or elsewhere?

Looks like a custom job by Lapco only available here at the moment:
>> Introducing the PUMPPB.COM TIGHTSTICK BARREL, manufactured by LAPCO! <<

coyote · 12-21-2011, 02:29 PM

Bore is too big.

Sandbox Fedaykin · 12-21-2011, 02:33 PM

What the heck is pumppb.com??? Obviously made by someone who had never heard of MCB... or a banned MCBer I suppose.

russc · 12-21-2011, 02:45 PM

I think pumppb.com has been around for a couple of years...2009?

I wish drg hadn't been banned, but mods didn't dig his attitude.

In any case, the barrel looks good. I dig the oldschool looks, kind of like the Sniper1 barrels, with a decent bore size.

NoForts4Me · 12-21-2011, 02:48 PM

14"? I'm not a big fan of barrels that long, but understand why they did that looking at the design. Anything LAPCO makes will be quality.

Edit: noticed post above about "drg". Nice seeing products designed for pumps, though.

D3adpool · 12-21-2011, 02:54 PM

I like the look. Would an apex2 fit over that (with the adapter)?

russc · 12-21-2011, 02:55 PM

Usually Lapco barrels are 1" OD at the tip. I think that's too big for Apex tips.

It's perfet for TASO Rain covers, though!

D3adpool · 12-21-2011, 02:59 PM

Cool. I know Lapco had an adapter for the Apex1 but haven't seen anything for v2. It would be nice to add a tip/muzzle of choice. What's a taso raincover?

12-21-2011, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
thumper still pump'n - go figure. Join Date: Jul 2006	New Lapco barrel - the tightstick 14" of stepbored .681 goodness tightstick « Lapco Press Hey MCBers - check it out.. TIGHTSTICK - The paintball barrel you wish you had. Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 Borrowed from PumpPB.com Introducing the Pumppb.com TIGHTSTICK barrel! Manufactured by paintball’s premiere barrelmaker, LAPCO Inc, the TIGHTSTICK combines classic design with modern performance engineering and legendary quality. Specifications: Length: 14″ Bore: .681″ Manufacturer: LAPCO Inc. Threading: Sniper (Autococker) Finish: Matte or polished (please specify), black anodized Material: 6061 aerospace aluminum Weight: ~4.2oz Inspired by the design of the original “Thompson” ribbed Sniper barrel, the TIGHTSTICK is intended as a one-barrel solution for tightbore/underbore applications. Its step-bore design is unique and is not found on any other LAPCO barrels, providing a 10″ control-bore length in a 14″ overall package. The porting design is also unique and features 6 rows of straight ports, for whisper-quiet performance. Manufactured of aerospace-quality 6061 aluminum and featuring LAPCO’s truly supreme attention to quality, these barrels carry a lifetime warranty through LAPCO. Designed with the needs of pump players in mind, the TIGHTSTICK is equally suitable for semi applications. The benefits of tightbore or underbore barrels have been well-tested and documented in recent years. Underboring prevents rollouts, achieves optimum efficiency and provides optimum consistency, mitigating the effects of ball-to-ball size variances. Testing and experience has shown that paintballs can take quite a bit of squeeze without increased paint breakage and that the old wisdom of an exact bore match is actually the least desirable option. As of right now, these barrels are in soft release and are offered at a sale price of $52.99 shipped (MSRP $58.99) via USPS First Class. __________________ --- Don't drink the Kool-Aid !!! ---

12-21-2011, 02:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
wmdfrank +P for Plenty... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LO'L, Florida	Buy via Lapco's website or elsewhere? __________________ "The unforgivable crime is soft hitting. Do not hit at all if it can be avoided; but never hit softly." --Theodore Roosevelt My feedback... Ebay: http://myworld.ebay.com/frankh_001/ MCB:http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html Tiberius Forums: http://forums.tiberiusarms.com/showthread.php?t=3867

12-21-2011, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
coyote MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Napa, Ca.	Bore is too big. __________________ http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html feedback http://www.cafepress.com/paintshirt Cool swag to promote your sport! Honey badger don't care! Honey badger don't give a @#$%. Shipped price is valid to domestic buyers and will be USPS priority. International buyers are welcome, but will cover additional costs. Purchase of insurance is the buyers option. I will help out in the event of any shipping issues, but I will assume no financial responsibility once the package ships

12-21-2011, 02:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sandbox Fedaykin Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009	What the heck is pumppb.com??? Obviously made by someone who had never heard of MCB... or a banned MCBer I suppose. __________________ Canadian dealer for: WTFPB, Skunkworks, Myco and exotic camo products. http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

12-21-2011, 02:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
NoForts4Me Old. Geek. Paintballer. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: OK	14"? I'm not a big fan of barrels that long, but understand why they did that looking at the design. Anything LAPCO makes will be quality. Edit: noticed post above about "drg". Nice seeing products designed for pumps, though. __________________ Feedback: MCB \| AO \| PBN

12-21-2011, 02:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
D3adpool Vote: Hulk for Oscar!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC	I like the look. Would an apex2 fit over that (with the adapter)? __________________ WTB RARE, COOL, FLUTED AC THREADED Barrels http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/w...ml#post2332381 My Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

12-21-2011, 02:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
D3adpool Vote: Hulk for Oscar!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC	Cool. I know Lapco had an adapter for the Apex1 but haven't seen anything for v2. It would be nice to add a tip/muzzle of choice. What's a taso raincover? __________________ WTB RARE, COOL, FLUTED AC THREADED Barrels http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/w...ml#post2332381 My Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html