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View Poll Results: Is it worth it to by a short aftermarket barrel?
Live with the stock barrel 7 14.89%
Aftermarket is worth the money 40 85.11%
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Old 09-10-2008, 05:59 PM
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Re: Short barrel better then stock barel?

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I got myself a Opsgear 6'' Fluted barrel and was stunned with the accuracy! It wasn't as good as my 12'' Freak but I never expexted to be as good as it is. Most likely the longer ones are even better. And since the barrel is not ported it's loud as hell (just how I like it ).

I have an Opsgear 10" and I find it too big for some of the playing style of some games I play in and have been considering to get the 6" on too. Glad to hear you like it. Plus I use the Opsgear Duska . . . nothing like a megaphone for your marker.

I have a 14" J&J Ceramic, the stock barrel, and a 12" from smart parts I think and they all shoot the same buy my opinion. That is why I have just about stopped using them.
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Re: Short barrel better then stock barel?

Instructions

Use of the Python Compression System is straight foreword:
Securely attach the compression connector to your markers body where the barrel would be attached.
Test you paint with each bore to find the one with the best fit.
Insert your desired bore all the way into the open end of the connector.
Securely attach your barrel.
* For the best performance make sure that there is an o-ring on the compression connector and your barrel. If your barrel does not already have an o-ring use the one provided.

Works with any A5 threaded barrel you have. You could cut your stock barrel down and make it the size you disire if you wish to.
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Re: Short barrel better then stock barel?

you have an all american, so that means you have a all amercian or freak back, maybe get the docs machine 1" tip Doc's Flashpoint Freak tips!
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Re: Short barrel better then stock barel?

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you have an all american, so that means you have a all amercian or freak back, maybe get the docs machine 1" tip Doc's Flashpoint Freak tips!

That might be just what I need. I think I'll get one just for the novelty of it, shoot if I mach it with a freek back it would probily do well. I have a freek kit for my cocker so I just need an A5 back and some flat black paint.

I have an all american back, but I think they are usualy larg bore, I'll try it, but I'm betting it would not match a palmers. Still would look a little funny off the end af a MP5.
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Re: Short barrel better then stock barel?

no just buy the lapco cocker threaded barrel adapter then you can use a cocker barrel on an a5
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Re: Short barrel better then stock barel?

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no just buy the lapco cocker threaded barrel adapter then you can use a cocker barrel on an a5

I'd be afraid of breaking alot of paint, I think that might put alot of pressure on the ball when going quickly from a wide chamber to a narrow one. Becides I think you can get a back for under $50.

I can't stand how the freek tip looks on the A5. I'm thinking about making a "silencer" to go around the exposed end of the smartparts barrel, that might flow better with the over all look of the gun.
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Re: Short barrel better then stock barel?

I shoot a 10" non-vented brass barrel every time out. Accuracy does not suffer at all.
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Re: Short barrel better then stock barel?

go with a jcs 5-5" specialty barrel...they are being sold at low prices on ebay...i have one, but have yet to put any rounds throught it. but they have a good reputation for accuracy...
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Re: Short barrel better then stock barel?

Having played for a couple years now, I've been through a butt load of aftermarket parts.

Every barrel is the latest and greatest thing, this forum is proof that everyone thinks different barrels are the best out there. I'll not be arguing with the physics and all that, but my thoughts are do what you want, adjust as needed.

I've been through a stock barrel, Thunder Pig, J&J, Teardrop, Flatline, Apex, and maybe one more. After all that, I decided idc if I can hit a tree from a football field away, I don't attempt those shots on the field, so I'll buy for my play style. I bought an apex and satisfied the spectrum.

Chopped the stock barrel down to just about 3 inches, wrapped the front with electrical tape, and apex'd that thing up. Now I have a compact look, easy to manuver, and I can get a pretty nice distance too. 3 clicks in on the rubber ramp and I'm nailing a nice distance. I'm more of a "make it rain" shooter than a "one shot one kill" kinda guy, so I'm a fan of guiding the rope around based on the enemys position. Plus the snub makes a killer report

I'd like a sharks tooth, just to see how they shoot, but until I get motivated to get one, I'll rest easy and lay paint with the sawn off.
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Re: Short barrel better then stock barel?

I ended up buying a 10" nonvented palmers brass barrel and am very happy with it. I don't know if it's the best barrel in the world but it has to be close. It is plenty acurate and hasn't broken a ball yet.
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