What barrel kits do you prefer?

[Zone Drifter]

I've been researching the barrel kit thing for a bit, and I was actually looking to invest in a new one but I am torn about which to get. I was interested in tech-t's iFit system because you can just screw it into an existing barrel, but it's only like 2 inches of fit.

I assumed the only way to get the best accuracy is to have a full barrel length matched to the paint bore, not just a small insert or something. What makes just the inserts more accurate even being so much shorter? The ball can still bounce around in the barrel from the air turbulence while being fired after the ball has passed the fitted portion of the barrel, so is a short insert really as effective as people say?

I want some opinions on the barrel kits that you have used, maybe see if it really does matter which one works best or if an internally polished stock barrel is just as good.

[RavishingEddie]

well from my experience the SS freak inserts have given me real good performance.

I recently sold my kit in favor of trying the one piece Lapco barrels.

[Ando]

I love my karner kit.

[BLachance75]

I too love my freak barrel. I have a Smart Parts and an old Dye Aluminum that is bored for freak inserts.

[Pneumagger]

The WWA Justice barel is pretty slick.
Uses freak inserts. Inserts are common and cheap, so no complaints here.

[TwilightG]

The WWA Justice barel is pretty slick.
Uses freak inserts. Inserts are common and cheap, so no complaints here.

Too bad they're impossible to find now. I love the look of it!

The only barrel kit I've ever used is my DW Fibur w/ freak inserts. Lately, I've been using Ty McNeer's brass freak inserts exclusively.

[kcombs9]

The only barrel kit I've ever used is my DW Fibur w/ freak inserts....

ditto

When... VD comes out with their Barrel system I'll use that.

[wimag]

freak kit

[cockerpunk]

lurker eigen + CP .685

[darknite667]

I have been using 2 python kits and an ifit kit (more or less the same thing) for the past year and a half and I have been very happy and impressed with them. My 2 cents.

[xero28]

I too have been using a DW Fibur w/ freak inserts. Super light, accurate, great all around barrel. I'd highly recommend it.

[IrishRedneck86]

your best bet is gonna be a full Kaner Kit, Freak set. or Deadly Winds. I have run tons of kits and found these to be the best ones especially for the cost savings compared to some like the SM1 Orbium kits or building a Dye UL kit or even the Eclipse SL kits.

[Justus]

I just made an order for a custom kit from FLASC. I found out from Dave, the owner, that you can use the contact form on their site to put together a kit of what you want, and then they'll price it out as a custom kit. That makes it cheaper than buying the pieces individually, and cheaper than one of their pre-packaged kits if there's things you don't need.

FLASC barrels have a 9" control bore with multiple extension and tip possibilities.

[kevdupuis]

Barrel kits are an owner preference thing, I've used the same J&J Edge kit since 02 and have never seen or felt a need to change.
Get what ever you think is nice and stick with it.

[Dirge]

I found the Deadly Wind with brass and stainless inserts to be my best pick. Also the Macdev Matchstick has served me well.