Empire releases their own "Freak" barrel kit

Painthappy · 05-22-2012, 03:18 PM

Empire Super Freak Barrel Kit (Autococker)

Release date set for tomorrow... But looks like there is a buy it now button on their site today. $199 for everything you see below.

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Empire Super Freak Barrel Kit Specifications

· 5 bore inserts to accommodate virtually any size paint for greater accuracy and efficiency.
· Sizes-.675,.680,.685,.690, and .695.
· 14” Carbon Fiber tip-ultra-lightweight carbon fiber ported barrel for straight and quiet shots.
· 17” APEX²Barrel tip-enables you to bend your shots left, right, up, and down.
· 14” Aluminum barrel tip-ported barrel with reduced drag, improving accuracy and hit percentages on your shots.
· Aluminum barrel back-compatible with all original Freak Barrel Kits.
· Deluxe super psychedelic travel case.

Painthappy · 05-22-2012, 03:20 PM

$199 for all you see above as the "retail" price.

desertT1 · 05-22-2012, 03:22 PM

Nice. That's a pretty big kit that covers pretty much every base.

noclue119 · 05-22-2012, 03:24 PM

I wish they would allow you to customize stuff.

I.e. I rather trade the apex tips for more sizes and a better case.

Greenmtnphantom · 05-22-2012, 03:24 PM

Interesting that they went so large with the bore sizes.

desertT1 · 05-22-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenmtnphantom

Interesting that they went so large with the bore sizes.

Maybe they are being optimistic about the future paint sizes. My .679 insert is pretty effective, but is still letting a few roll out over a day. I wouldn't be too upset if the paint size went back towards the center range of this kit.

noclue119 · 05-22-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by desertT1

Maybe they are being optimistic about the future paint sizes. My .679 insert is pretty effective, but is still letting a few roll out over a day.

Ya I am down to using my 677 and 675 most of the time.

desertT1 · 05-22-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by noclue119

Ya I am down to using my 677 and 675 most of the time.

I am hoping to be able to get a .675 in the future. I need 2 though so I can cut one down to fit in my Ace of Spades kit.

MaD · 05-22-2012, 03:31 PM

How'd they get around the patent or is there some sort of agreement in place?

I like the look. Wonder if the tips are compatible with existing freak backs?

noclue119 · 05-22-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MaD

How'd they get around the patent or is there some sort of agreement in place?

I like the look. Wonder if the tips are compatible with existing freak backs?

Empire owns the parents. They bought it from the bank when Smart Parts went up for sale. If anything they should sue GOG paintball and stop them from making Freak stuff.

05-22-2012, 03:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Painthappy I Am The Admin Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Boston, NH	Empire releases their own "Freak" barrel kit Empire Super Freak Barrel Kit (Autococker) Release date set for tomorrow... But looks like there is a buy it now button on their site today. $199 for everything you see below. Empire Super Freak Barrel Kit Specifications · 5 bore inserts to accommodate virtually any size paint for greater accuracy and efficiency. · Sizes-.675,.680,.685,.690, and .695. · 14” Carbon Fiber tip-ultra-lightweight carbon fiber ported barrel for straight and quiet shots. · 17” APEX²Barrel tip-enables you to bend your shots left, right, up, and down. · 14” Aluminum barrel tip-ported barrel with reduced drag, improving accuracy and hit percentages on your shots. · Aluminum barrel back-compatible with all original Freak Barrel Kits. · Deluxe super psychedelic travel case. __________________ Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. Vids- http://www.youtube.com/painthappy Pics- http://www.flickr.com/photos/paintballphotos/ The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. - Thomas Jefferson

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Painthappy I Am The Admin Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Boston, NH	$199 for all you see above as the "retail" price. __________________ Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. Vids- http://www.youtube.com/painthappy Pics- http://www.flickr.com/photos/paintballphotos/ The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. - Thomas Jefferson

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05-22-2012, 03:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
MaD MCB Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: A2, Michigan	How'd they get around the patent or is there some sort of agreement in place? I like the look. Wonder if the tips are compatible with existing freak backs? __________________ -= MaD =- Sheridan Seals and Parts Feedback DIY Paintball Stuff! Note: While I would love to take credit for his work, I am not associated with Mad Customs! You can contact BigMatt-MadCustoms in his MCB forum