Is the Switch Kit worth the extra $100 over a one-piece Stiffi?

[afultz075]

I want to get a new barrel, and for awhile now i've kinda had my heart set on the Stiffi Switch kit. But i'm starting to rethink dropping nearly two Bens on a barrel kit, so i'm wondering, is the extra $100 for the kit worth it over just getting a one-piece .691 Stiffi?

[teufelhunden]

Assuming that you're talking about getting the barrel for a Vike, as I'd assume based on your sig, the answer is no. Get a large bore barrel and you're set-- I'd go with a .692 UL, as I don't believe you can get the 1 piece Stiffi in anything over .689, though I could be wrong.

[afultz075]

You can get Stiffi's in large bore, .691 and .693 I believe.

[teufelhunden]

Therein lies your answer.

[abunkerer]

I have a hard time justifying spending 200$ on a barrel, I think that there is little difference between them, I own a stiffi it is light and quiet but overpriced.
ebay has a guy that deals in stiffi stuff, all sizes and threads for less $$. He also sells switch kit's parts, so you can just buy the sleeve(I think you have to email him) and a couple bore sizes that you might use..save lots of money doing that.

[LeatherPants]

If you go on PBN there is a guy who has been setting up group buys for the Switch kits. I ordered one for $150. He has done one GB in the past and everyone was happy. Maybe you can jump on his next one.

[imstoiched!]

What Leatherpants said. Search for user mark_426 The GB has ended though but this is the 2nd one he's done in 2 months. I missed the first one. I have a .691" and a.689" coming for $75 shipped. That's $75 shipped! Best prices I've seen anywhere.

[tyrion2323]

I got my Empire barrel kit for 90 bucks. Works like a charm.

[coyote]

http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=152698

Check my thread. My prices are good, and the service is great.

There is also another option to your problem. Get a switch barrel and the biggest insert, that way you have the beginnings of the kit and can buy inserts later, but you still have the barrel you want. I will sell you those parts for the same price as a 1 piece $80 shipped.

[abunkerer]

I see it says barrels 80$,
is that the price for a regular stiffi barrel, or the "switch barrel length".
- How much do the different "switch" barrels cost.

[coyote]

email me at [email protected]. We can work out the details.

[Eatem Alive]

i personally have not shot a stiffi yet that can outperform an ultralight. buy ultralight .688 and .692 backs and a 14" front and your set.

[Tedrzz]

I don't believe in barrel kits. Get a .691 and be done with it. :headbang:

[tony3]

Agreed with everyone who says barrel kits are overrated. Get a big bore i.e. over 689, and be done with it.

[LeatherPants]

In general you don't have to buy a kit. If you usually shoot the same paint or in general "good" paint you're fine.

I did have one instance that I did a 3 man tourney. Guess what the paint we had to buy from the event sized .695+ HUGE. People were having problems all day. Luckly the Evil Pipe kit I had went up to .695. I was one of the lucky ones that didn't have consistent barrel breaks.

If you want to get a kit and have the money why not. Not like we don't waste enough money on this sport as it is.

I just recieved my Stiffi Switch kit from the guy on PBN. Took about a week. $150 shipped isn't bad for any kit.

Why did I get it? No idea. It's light and it makes my car faster....... :rolleyes:

So now I have a UL kit that I made, an Evil Pipe kit I'm trying to sell and this Switch kit. I'm a barrel whore not a gun whore.

[zeroack]

I've had one for about 5 months now. Been shooting it on a Chipley SV and it's awesome. I'd put it up there with the best of barrel kits. I've switched friends over from the dark side with it.(Freak sets) Light and Accurate.

Seven sizers, 14" barrel $170shipped....let me know if ya need one.

Great kit!

Zero