Freak all that bad?

[BajaBoy]

ok guys.. are freaks all that bad? i just ordered a New SS freak with 14" AA front (whoel kit) for 195. im using a powereed Rt (halo hopper i it maters all that much) and cant forget lvlten.

i thought this barrel would be great

can i return it to paintball gear?

(i would get the J&J edge)

[warpfeedmod]

I've had my freak kit for the mag/cocker and havn't had a problem in over the year and a half that ive used it.

I got the complete freak with all the inserts.

[FalconGuy016]

I thought it was the best barrel for a long time...

[minimag187]

Ive had mine for more than a year and its perfect 4 me.

[Tack]

I have a freak for my Emag, Retro Mag, Angel, Black Dragon, and am planning on getting a back for my Illusion pump and perhaps for my M-98. I love the freak system.

[Jack & Coke]

I have the Freak system with backs for my Retromag, GZ Timmy, and M98RT. After 1 year with the freak, I've been very happy. It performs very well! I have nothing but good things to say so far.

All my inserts are in fine condition. If they're not in the barrel, they're in the case. I chuckle when people rag on the freak inserts and say things like, "...it's flimsy aluminum, if you step on it, it will break... ...I throw my inserts in the tool box so it might get smashed..." WELL DUH! You just spent $190 on a barrel system, TAKE CARE OF IT YOU DUMMY!

I think the top barrel systems (i.e. Freak, Sceptor, equation, CP kit, JT kit, etc.) are ALL VERY GOOD. All of them will perform very well. The differences in performance between them is very minor and imperceptible.

If you don't get caught up in the hype, you'll realize that comparing most anything in aftermarket high end paintball is subjective anyways (i.e. looks, sound signature, popularity). The biggest difference is still the quality of your paint (roundness and consistancy) and how well it matches the bore of your barrel.

[Smoken]

Freak--bad?
Absolutely not. But, I believe there are better systems on the market with fewer tolerance issues and such. You are getting a very good barrel with the freak, just not what I would consider "the best". I personally payed $200 and waited a month to get an equation set because to me it was worth it to get what I feel is the best. Is it much better than the freak? Probably not. Is it better? I believe so, from the freaks I've seen and shot compared to the equation set that I currently use.

[TNS2k2]

I have used my freak Barrel on My Imp, and Cockers, now i am gonna use it on a Mag, Mind you it still uses cocker threads, but I bet it will still work well on a normal mag, just check to see that the insert sits straigt in the back, because i have heard of a bad batch, in which SP will replace it. PS I love my freak, and i am using it until i quit.

[Xerces]

the nice thing about freak kits is that the only part you will need to replace if you get a new gun is the back. and if one of the inserts gets damaged youre going to only have to pay about 20 for a new one.

[Puddleglum]

Well mine's on the way. I sure hope I like it as much as people say I should. But I really want to try the Titanium Longbow barrel.

[oldsoldier]

You'll be fine. Like Jack said, at the higher end, most of it is subjective. you'll love it. Besides, it'll be an improvement over owning just ONE barrel right?

[FatMan]

I've shot a Freak on my ReTro Mag for a couple years now. Love it. At one point the SS backs had a structural problem, but I don't know if that's still and issue - I have the AL.

I've never seen anyone say anything bad about 'em. The only thing is there are many similar sets out now, some cheaper, some say better. I have no reason to switch.

I don't think you've mad a bad choice.

FatMan

[BajaBoy]

wow thanx everyone u made me feal 100% better about my choise. I almost canceled it today, glad i didnt. I got it from gear and i asked them if they had the New SS backs, they were like hold ill unpack out new shipment. So i got the kit, new SS amag back and 14" all amercan.

[Kevmaster]

good luck

I personally hated mine....and SP's customer service leaves something(ok,a lotta somethings) to be desired

[cphilip]

I like mine and have moved it into several different markers with changes in backs. A cocker back and a center feed mag back too. Thats one thing I do like about it. Plenty of different ones now and some are real nice too. I have no problems with it at all. Shoots real nice and has come in very handy when presented with varying paint sizes. It saved the day on that a few times with some unexpectedly huge paint.