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EsPo
10-26-2002, 06:30 PM
which one?
RamboPreacher
10-26-2002, 06:36 PM
couldn't vote. you left out a PPS barrel. :) (though a lapco might come in second from what is listed.)
FreshmanBob
10-26-2002, 07:03 PM
The autospirit will fit most paints out there an it's not too loud either.
Pile & A Half
10-26-2002, 07:54 PM
Teardrop....I have heard they are nice.
Kevmaster
10-26-2002, 08:35 PM
the Autospirit is the same as the Bigshot except its a .686 bore and the BS is a .689
FreshmanBob
10-26-2002, 08:42 PM
so really it's not the same..
*scratches head* ;)

Most paints roll through the bigshot too
HoppysMag
10-26-2002, 09:35 PM
iv had a progressive, tear drop and J&J. J&J is by far the best in my opninion.
Kevmaster
10-26-2002, 10:24 PM
what im saying is that the difference bw the two doesnt merit a seperate catogory in this situation. the difference bw the teardrop adn the autospirit/bigshot is large, while the autospirit and bigshot is small
magman007
10-26-2002, 10:32 PM
Well, my personal vote would be for a cp one piece... But since it isnt up there, i have also had great experiences with the jj ceramic
TRIAD
10-27-2002, 12:01 AM
Guys, let's be realistic, it's a barrel. Go for paint-to-barrel, and pretty much you're golden.
*ArKfEaR*
10-27-2002, 04:57 AM
just so you know:

the bigshot and autospirit are the same barrel BUT!

are different bore sizes: BIGSHOT - .689
AUTOSPIRIT - .686

so you eather 1. get both cause cheap price
2. get 1 of the bore size for the paint you mostly shoot

or 3. Just get a freak and fix all the problems
FreshmanBob
10-27-2002, 10:10 AM
Kevmaster, I know, I'm just joshin ya :D

Ark, the bigshots actually .689
Kevmaster
10-27-2002, 02:16 PM
yeh, i know, but really, what fun would it be to allow you to mock me and not respond in full anger??? huh? really? i know, cant let my "honor" be challenged....lol!
FalconGuy016
10-27-2002, 04:12 PM
My paint seems to curve a LOT with my J&J , is something wrong? I am using Evil paint
Fat BallerSHS
10-27-2002, 04:34 PM
What about a dye boomstick?
Miscue
10-27-2002, 04:47 PM
CP or Lapco
EsPo
10-27-2002, 06:45 PM
Originally posted by Fat BallerSHS
What about a dye boomstick?

if it wasnt like triple the price of the barrels i listed i would get one.
James
10-29-2002, 07:57 AM
i like the j&j and the tear drop. But i also had an armson stealth on my classic and i have to admit that was a good barrel.On my mini i have a aci zero gravity and a lapco autospirit. I like the aci more out of the two.As for this poll i chose the j&j
James
10-29-2002, 03:52 PM
but as triad said its mainly paint to barrel match
milomag
03-23-2003, 05:24 PM
12" bigshot all the way
Wc Keep
03-23-2003, 06:07 PM
well first off you shouldnt bring back old posts.

second the bigshot is a barrel which comes in different sizes. many are 689 but there are a few that are bigger. i am a person who has a bigger one.
sneakyhacker420
03-23-2003, 08:29 PM
12" DYE 2pc. IronMan Boomstick, or a 12" 2003 SP AA w/ freak tip



btw, nice sig WC ;)
B00bzor
03-23-2003, 09:40 PM
if it was up there, smart parts all american
teamhereticsmagluvr
03-24-2003, 03:52 AM
I believe the JJ ceramic is the way to go, it is dependable, accurate, and in my opinion PRETTY! If you wanna drop a little extra cash go w/ a CP 1 piece.
ghideon
03-24-2003, 01:27 PM
How about all of em? In my barrel bag right now there's a J&J, Autospirit, BigShot, Older All-American and the stock barrel.

Since these barrels range about $50 or so new, you can usually get em for $20-$30 used. But if you don't do that, and you can only get one, I'd say either Autospirit or J&J.
Magaholic
03-24-2003, 02:06 PM
I find it interesting that the J&J ceramic is ahead with more votes than either lapco barrel. The lapcos are MUCH nicer barrels for the money. I've owned both J&J ceramic and autospirit/big shot. I voted for autospirit because paint these days seems to be on the small side. I pretty much use my lapco autospirit exclusively, although I still have a big shot for larger paint.
SyntaxError
03-24-2003, 05:04 PM
Originally posted by FreshmanBob
The autospirit will fit most paints out there an it's not too loud either.

Not true, I had to get rid of my autospirits- they were too small bore to accept the LX bolt! Go with the bigshot or SP barrels.

Another quality product you might look into are Titanium Paintball's barrels, or their Longbow system. Good stuff!
Magaholic
03-24-2003, 05:18 PM
You could have sanded your LX bolt ever so slightly on the nose...That's what I did and it works great! Sanding the bolt's nose was suggested to me in the LX problems thread.
BobTheCow
03-30-2003, 09:35 PM
Originally posted by Wc Keep
well first off you shouldnt bring back old posts.

second the bigshot is a barrel which comes in different sizes. many are 689 but there are a few that are bigger. i am a person who has a bigger one.
hmm... is it possible to have bore size SMALLER than .689 than?? cuz my SS bigshot is a perfect fit with marbs... MARBELZERS!! which are considered small bore, correct?
Wc Keep
03-30-2003, 10:00 PM
i dont think it would be cause then it would be an autospirit.
deathstalker
03-31-2003, 10:08 AM
Originally posted by BobTheCow63

hmm... is it possible to have bore size SMALLER than .689 than?? cuz my SS bigshot is a perfect fit with marbs... MARBELZERS!! which are considered small bore, correct?
The Marbs with the Advantage shell seem to be larger than Marbs from a few years ago. Marbs fit my BigShots perfectly and PMI Premiums fit my AutoSpirit. A couple years ago, Premiums fit my BigShot.