[PWS41]

I have decided to get a Lapco Bigshot for my Tippmann 98 Custom. I am debating wether to get the 12" or 14" and what makes it better. Thanks

[SpYdErGuY7080]

They are about the same, you wont see a noticable difference between how each shoots. I would just go off what you like more. Its another personal preferance question.

[Alpha]

I'd get a 12... Tippmanns are insanely long.

[PWS41]

Originally Posted by Alpha

I'd get a 12... Tippmanns are insanely long.

well there is an 8.5" availible. Would that be a better choice or would it decrease the accuracy?

[woodsy44]

i would just go with the 12". 8.5....i think it would just be too short.

[DJS2]

get a 12" barrel, tippmanns are long. and if i were u id get a cp 1piece... that just me.

[Gray Fox]

12, normally i would say 14, but since tippys are very llong go with a 12

[PWS41]

Originally Posted by DJS2

get a 12" barrel, tippmanns are long. and if i were u id get a cp 1piece... that just me.

why is that?

[IMPULSEMAN101]

Cp= all... Really Nice barrels..

[Spyder_Pimper#1]

12 inch cp barrel

[PWS41]

Oh yeah. I got a question about paint. I was reading that the Bigshot works best with medium paint. How can i tell what size the paint is? And what size paint do they usually give at fields?

[HP_lovecraft]

Originally Posted by PWS41

well there is an 8.5" availible. Would that be a better choice or would it decrease the accuracy?

Accuracy is identical for all the sizes. The main differences is in how it effects your play, and personal preference.
Some like shorter barrels, since its lighter, and easier to get in and out of tight places. (ie bushes, snakes, etc).
Some like longer barrels because it makes a better sight-line, and it also helps in PUSHING in air-bunkers, to reduce your target area.

Mid-size barrels are a comprimise, and are generally the most effecient. As alpha pointed out, the inline Tippmanns are already pretty long. Your factory barrel is 8.5", so try and imagine how a 12" or 14" will effect your play.

If anything, the 14" barrels LOOK cool, and intimidate the newbs. In the "old days" I had a 20" barrel with 12" silencer on my old Tippmann. It was nearly as tall as I WAS!! Impressive, though still no more accurate then any other barrel.

nick

[rVn]

i say 14 longer barrrel

[Roadkill]

id go with a 12

[HP_lovecraft]

Originally Posted by PWS41

Oh yeah. I got a question about paint. I was reading that the Bigshot works best with medium paint. How can i tell what size the paint is? And what size paint do they usually give at fields?

THe bigshot has an ID of .689.

Don't worry. About 95% of the brands out there our "medium size". Perhaps 4.5% is "small", which is usually reserved for tournament-brand, and large size is mostly rare, older brands (ie Nelson, Bullseye).

A "medium" bore barrel can shoot any brand of paint fairly well. Shooting small-bore paint will be fine, but it will be harder to shoot through breaks. Likewise, large-bore paintball will also be fine, but will be less effecient.

I have a 14" cocker bigshot "somewhere", and it works just great with any brand of paint.

[NYY]

bigshot is a really nice barrel too, but cp is definately great quality at a great price

go with a 12" cp 1 piece

[PWS41]

If i do get a 1 piece CP which should i get? The prices ranged from $39 to $45. The $45 are .689 . I can get the Bigshot at the same price as the .689

I hate to sound like a noob, but CP = "Custom Products" right?

[Jamo_asleep]

Originally Posted by PWS41

If i do get a 1 piece CP which should i get? The prices ranged from $39 to $45. The $45 are .689 . I can get the Bigshot at the same price as the .689

I hate to sound like a noob, but CP = "Custom Products" right?

yes custom products. have u looked at the flatline barrels, they cost a pretty penny though.

and its ok to be a noob, hell, im a noob. but everyone on here has learned somewhere or from someone, so i say who gives a **** if ur a noob

[Ahmadi6490]

Flatline barrels only lob paint by backspinning it.

[PWS41]

yeah flatline isn't my thing. So what would be better Lapco Bigshot 12" or CP .689 12"? I was sure I wanted the Lapco but you guys make it seem like the CP is a lot better.