[Sweet T]

which is better a factory 12in barrel or a 3 piece Blitz 2Boku barrel which can be used as a 17" or 21".

[Ryan_Page]

Well, I've never heard of that Blitz 2 Boku barrel, but a 3 piece kit w/ two tips seems useless. I would use the stock 12" over that, plus anything over 16" is pretty useless for performance. And looks.

[Cockerkid63]

16" is the max size that you should get.

[fenix_freak]

Like said before, anything over 16 inches is pointless. Not to mention it looks wierd on the gun.

I have had 14in. barrels on all of my guns. Not too long, but not too short either.

[Ryan_Page]

I guess I should probably back up our statements w/ some evidence.

The first 8" of the barrel should have the perfect paint to barrel match on the ball, because this space is needed for the ball to accelerate. After these 8", added friction will slow the ball down. It is because of this, that the bore size in most barrels is a step-bore system (Get's larger after the first 6-8 inches). This adds extra length for accuracy, and does not do much to slow the ball down. But after 14-16", the extra drag and friction on the ball slows it down too much, and decreases accuracy and efficiency.

This is why most people go for a 12-14" barrel, and others get a 16" barrel to help with playing tight, and pushing air bunkers in a bit for a real tight profile. IMO, 14" is the ideal length for all of these. Right in the middle, good accuracy, good velocity, good for pushing bunkers.

[Dogpatch]

Excellent post, Ryan.

If you can find a paint that matches your stock barrel, then you're good to go. You'd be much better off with that than something that is WAY too long.

[Mescaline]

21" 3 piece Blitz 2Boku barrel = something that is WAY too long
imo, that would be one ugly marker.

[mLuH]

Originally Posted by Mescaline

21" 3 piece Blitz 2Boku barrel = something that is WAY too long
imo, that would be one ugly marker.

yes not to mention how rediculous that would look lol...get an aftermarket smart parts progressive barrel, theyre fairly cheap. 14 inches fo sho

[Ryan_Page]

Progressive is alright, but there are better one-piece barrels out there. The best would probably be Lapco (Not for looks, though, thats for sure). The CP 1-Piece barrels are great for the price.

[Huntin Dawg]

Originally Posted by fenix_freak

Like said before, anything over 16 inches is pointless. Not to mention it looks wierd on the gun.

I have had 14in. barrels on all of my guns. Not too long, but not too short either.

ya just stay with the stock barrel or get a different 14"-16" barrel

[mLuH]

Originally Posted by Ryan_Page

Progressive is alright, but there are better one-piece barrels out there. The best would probably be Lapco (Not for looks, though, thats for sure). The CP 1-Piece barrels are great for the price.

well i know, but theyre good for the price...ive never heard much about the lapco ( i assume youre talking about the bigshot)

[Ryan_Page]

Bigshot/Autospirit. Depends on the bore size you want . Those two are actually AMAZING barrels. They aren't very long, and use a control-bore the whole way through, with a mirror finish. Great barrels.

[Sweet T]

do you kno where i can get a green barrel to match my my Spyder

[enalsisiht]

well my brother got a 17 barrel cuz he thinks that he is some kind of "sniper" but i played a round with his gun and imo it was terrible, i upgraded to a 14 in barrel and love it

[DragonFire0729]

Originally Posted by Sweet T

do you kno where i can get a green barrel to match my my Spyder

XPaintball. Most barrels come in various colors.

[martix_agent]

I'm pretyt sure that cp barrel come in green.

[Sweet T]

thnxz 4 the site, im looking at a few barrels which 1 should i get
CP
32 degrees
pmi
and maybe dye or redz if they come in green

[98customplayer1]

CP 1-peice 14 inch barrel, nice and light, looks great, shoots even greater