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AnarchicArctic · 02-20-2018, 11:27 AM

I have a sp teardrop right now that is an absolute tack driver. But whenever that ball break comes along, no degree of squeegee or swab can eliminate the screwball effect. Those little scooped ports weep and weep for days

I'm forced to dunk and dry between games if I want to maintain any semblance of accuracy.

Anyone found a barrel that field swabs well enough to keep me out of the deadzone? I'm thinking lapco

tymcneer · 02-20-2018, 11:31 AM

Consider using RainX or something similar on the ported area. We used to RainX barrels, and it works for a while... If it were just on the ported areas, where paint doesn't wear away the coating, it would likely last a lot longer.

There is also NeverWet and similar products, but I have not tried these, so that might not work.

Ty

BLINDMAN Pb · 02-20-2018, 11:35 AM

I have a killhouse barrel (Lapco clone), which I core sampled some snow in the other day, and proceeded to break lost every ball thereafter. It field swab to accurate onough for close-mid range accuracy, but not long. An off field cleaning solved it fully, didn't have to fully rinse and dry, but had to take it off.

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Grendel · 02-20-2018, 12:36 PM

[On the Field] Just squeegee the barrel then cover the end of the barrel and dry fire a couple of times to force the paint out of the holes. This will not clean paint caught up in the detent but does a pretty good job for an on the field expedient. Just make sure you are not shooting any paint at the time, hitting your palm with a PB while doing this is something you do not want to experience.
[Off the Field] Squeegee the barrel, then spray down the inside and outside with water/alcohol [50/50] mix then wipe down and run a swab through it. Again you can put it back on the gun and cover the barrel tip and dry fire it a couple times to get excess out liquid out. The water/alcohol mix will evaporate very quickly so you'll be good for next game.

With the original AGD barrels [no vents] you would just stuff the barrel tip with a piece of paper towel then pull the barrel out and put it in backwards then while holding it firmly just shot the paper towel piece out cleaning the barrel. Reinstall the barrel and get back to playing.

AnarchicArctic · 02-20-2018, 03:42 PM

Thanks for the tips. I'll look into rain-x. Interesting product application

vintage · 02-20-2018, 05:28 PM

i always keep a squirt bottle of water with my gear for this and cleaning my mask.

Spider! · 02-20-2018, 06:39 PM

I have noticed this problem too in the past. An All-American cleaned better than the tear drop. I assumed it had to do with the cheese grater holes wicking paint easier than normal porting, while not easy to clean on the outside. Definitely stubborn. The revolver kit was similar. Maybe too much porting?

Gabe · 02-23-2018, 05:53 PM

I'd just like to make a complaint. I was on a sales call with a customer and saw that GIF in the first post and started cracking up. Thanks for that.

vintage · 02-23-2018, 06:57 PM

I use a J&J 2 piece the most.

Legolas · 03-01-2018, 11:48 PM

this is a bummer to hear. just completed a collection of 4 different length tear drop freak barrel fronts. guess its time to get a bunch of rainX.

02-20-2018, 11:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
AnarchicArctic No gooder, rascal Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Berkshires	Let's talk twist-lock I have a sp teardrop right now that is an absolute tack driver. But whenever that ball break comes along, no degree of squeegee or swab can eliminate the screwball effect. Those little scooped ports weep and weep for days I'm forced to dunk and dry between games if I want to maintain any semblance of accuracy. Anyone found a barrel that field swabs well enough to keep me out of the deadzone? I'm thinking lapco __________________ AnarchicArctic feedback

02-20-2018, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
tymcneer Brass Monkey Customs Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bowie MD	Consider using RainX or something similar on the ported area. We used to RainX barrels, and it works for a while... If it were just on the ported areas, where paint doesn't wear away the coating, it would likely last a lot longer. There is also NeverWet and similar products, but I have not tried these, so that might not work. Ty __________________ Brass Monkey Customs Brass Freak, Freak XL compatible and Equation inserts in .670, .678, and .685 Still selling brass tubing, with .678 barrel stock available! My feedback: MCB - eBay - AO Follow Brass Monkey Customs on Instagram and Facebook (work in progress)

02-20-2018, 11:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
BLINDMAN Pb Intermidiate Join Date: Feb 2017	I have a killhouse barrel (Lapco clone), which I core sampled some snow in the other day, and proceeded to break lost every ball thereafter. It field swab to accurate onough for close-mid range accuracy, but not long. An off field cleaning solved it fully, didn't have to fully rinse and dry, but had to take it off. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk __________________ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAV3cMErlt9481pPGVhkjxw

02-20-2018, 12:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Grendel MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northbridge [Whitinsville], MA	[On the Field] Just squeegee the barrel then cover the end of the barrel and dry fire a couple of times to force the paint out of the holes. This will not clean paint caught up in the detent but does a pretty good job for an on the field expedient. Just make sure you are not shooting any paint at the time, hitting your palm with a PB while doing this is something you do not want to experience. [Off the Field] Squeegee the barrel, then spray down the inside and outside with water/alcohol [50/50] mix then wipe down and run a swab through it. Again you can put it back on the gun and cover the barrel tip and dry fire it a couple times to get excess out liquid out. The water/alcohol mix will evaporate very quickly so you'll be good for next game. With the original AGD barrels [no vents] you would just stuff the barrel tip with a piece of paper towel then pull the barrel out and put it in backwards then while holding it firmly just shot the paper towel piece out cleaning the barrel. Reinstall the barrel and get back to playing. __________________ "Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud." -Sophocles My Pyre #PY008 RF Oak Grendel's Feedback on MCB Pyre Serial Number List Last edited by Grendel; 02-20-2018 at 12:41 PM.

02-20-2018, 03:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
AnarchicArctic No gooder, rascal Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Berkshires	Thanks for the tips. I'll look into rain-x. Interesting product application __________________ AnarchicArctic feedback

02-20-2018, 05:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
vintage Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Oklahoma	i always keep a squirt bottle of water with my gear for this and cleaning my mask.

02-20-2018, 06:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spider! MCB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, TX	I have noticed this problem too in the past. An All-American cleaned better than the tear drop. I assumed it had to do with the cheese grater holes wicking paint easier than normal porting, while not easy to clean on the outside. Definitely stubborn. The revolver kit was similar. Maybe too much porting? __________________ My Feedback some things are stickier than others

02-23-2018, 05:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gabe MCB Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wasilla, AK	I'd just like to make a complaint. I was on a sales call with a customer and saw that GIF in the first post and started cracking up. Thanks for that. __________________ "There's nary a beast that can outrun a greased-up scotsman!" - Willie "What makes a VM so charming is that you can chop down small trees with it" - Jaan

02-23-2018, 06:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
vintage Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Oklahoma	I use a J&J 2 piece the most.

03-01-2018, 11:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Legolas MCB Member Join Date: Oct 2008	this is a bummer to hear. just completed a collection of 4 different length tear drop freak barrel fronts. guess its time to get a bunch of rainX. __________________ "Certainly there is no hunting like the hunting of man and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never really care for anything else thereafter." Ernest Hemingway, "On the Blue Water," Esquire, April 1936 In the world I see - you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty car pool lane of some abandoned superhighway. Visit my Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/crowsnestwampum

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