opinions on barrel kits?

[phantomhitman]

Since coolhand has just started the design process for the electro frame, and he is dealing with nicad for bodies, all i need is a barrel system now.

I have NEVER owned or used any barrel system out, and all I really get from the forum (that is right, i searched for this topic before i posted this) is that people say go with what you like. Well seeing that I cannot like anything if I have never owned one or shot one that is pretty hard to do. I got an idea about to kits that people seemed to like, the kaner and the sceptor. Can anyone that owns either of these kits let me know what you think about them? Anything from accuracy, to weight, to looks, sound, or any problems would help me out a great deal.

Thanks for your time and any insight.

[felony]

There are lots out there.

Prices range fro 130ish to 200.

I would stay away from pipe

I would look for Sceptor or JJ edge kits
Equation kits are also very very nice

Kaner kit are supposed to be good as well, never used one though


dan

[-=Squid=-]

Well, I would stay away from the pipe like felony said. They look cool, but are kinda shoddy.

I would also stay away from the freak, just because its not cheaper or better than any other kits, so why get one from a company that doesnt deserve our support?

I would recommend the sceptor. I have heard they are the best, and from what I see they have a good design.

The hammerhead fin kit is also good.

What I would REALLY recommend (if they would hurry up and release them) is the stiffi kit. Stiffi barrels are a wonderful thing.

[NJPaint]

I love my scepter, wouldn't replace it with anything.

[SuiciDal Sn Y p ER]

i own a pipe and a cp kit - both work great only cp kit isnt all that great in looks and the pipe is somewhat easy to break with its small front.

[Lethargic]

Well, I'm going to go against the groove and say get a pipe. It's a great system, and has served me well for a good half a season with no problems so far. Another real nice system I've used is the CP kit. those are quite nice as well

[lord1234]

check out the sanchez machine barrel kits...

https://www.sm1paintballbarrel.com

I also can get them for you at a very good price..contact me via pm for more info.

[phantomhitman]

I think the sceptor is ahead for now. i just need to pick this kit up before buying the electro frame that way everything gets annoed at one time. i really wish stifi would bring out their kit, that would be a tuff decision between them and sceptor.

anyone have a used sceptor kit for sale?

[laxkid]

I would go with a cp barrel kit or a scepter I have both and love them

[Lohman446]

ACI Phat system, at least for me hands down - reasons:

Consistency: when we are using teammate and my teammates kits call for .689 so does mine, they fit the same, some kits vary in size, but the markings are not consistent, meaning a .689 on one is a .686 on another, etc.

Cleaning:: This barrel cleans itself very very well - about half a dozen shots of air and it is shootable again after I chuffed paint, blowing an entire paintball of Kickn Triple X Nasty up in it.

Price: Six backs, three fronts, and a hard case, all for under $200, very well packaged and convenient.

Durability: I play front, my equipment takes abuse, I know that and these hold up very very well.

Convenience: LOL - I was standing in the proshop when Fed Ex dropped them off, and snagged it before it even hit the shelf, that was pretty convenient.

[phantomhitman]

i am going with the scepter 3 piece kit, in aluminum. since I have never owned a mulit-piece kit, can anyone tell me what 3 sizes are best? there are these sizes to choose from.

.684 .686 .688
.686 .688 .690
.684 .688 .692

[Athius]

Well i like my freak and from the other barrel systems the Freak is the only one with allot of bore sizes.

And it is light as a feather if u use the aluminum back.

[Dryden]

I purchased a Freak kit last Summer and have been very happy with it - I've had ZERO problems with every brand of paint I've fired through it.

My question though is: Why do you feel you need to get a barrel kit?

You could buy a handful of terrific one-piece barrels for less than the price of a kit. The primary reason I wound up getting the Freak is the availability of different backs to apply to all the different markers out there. I can swap the entire kit between a Mag and a Cocker for the cost of an extra $45 back. If you don't own several markers, or don't plan on buying a different one every other year or so, you may not necessarily need a kit.

Just my $.02

- Rich B

[chizle97]

When i had it, I loved my empire barrel kit. Because for 200 bucks ya got 7 backs and 4 fronts and a case. and the design is sweet as heck too.

[phantomhitman]

the main reason for me getting a kit is for all of the differnt fields I go to. Every single one of them has different paint, which means differnt sizes.

now can someone help me out with what 3 sizes are the best to get? i am clueless bc I have never had to switch in and out of inserts.
.684 .686 .688
.686 .688 .690
.684 .688 .692