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.

[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.......

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.