What barrel length is your cup o tea?

[nilloc 93]

re: barrel lengths

I represent an up and coming paintball manufacturer, and from everything we've been able to determine, the length of the barrel is redundant past the first 8". In those first eight inches, the gas has pushed the ball to it's top velocity. The gas' charge then escapes through any porting the barrel might have and the ball loses speed from then on.
It doesn't seem to effect overall performance as long as the barrel isn't over 14". Beyond that, it just adds extra friction and could impact on velocity. This is all assuming the barrel is straight, of course, the Flatline works on a different principle by putting backspin on the ball. Personally, a 10-12" barrel is best. The less surface area (even barrel length) you show you're opponent means the less of a target he has to hit. Thanks for letting me rant.http://www.fighterxsports.com

[Bluntman]

Haven't really played with alot of different barrels, but I got a 14 now. It might be nice but I busted my nubbin the first time I tried it, didn't realize, and busted mad balls.

Why did that last part sound so dirty?

[ThePatriot]

Hey Nilloc we knew that too....tom's tech tips, and I myself use a 12" b/c it came with my gun

[brett]

10in. when i play front and 12in. when i play mid:)

[zvanut]

ten inches, 14 if im in a "giving" mood :)

[nutz]

10 er 12 for speed ball... which i play front... 14-16 for woods ball niceeee and quiettttttt

[giblit]

my mag is 1 foot 11 inchs long with my barrel and my tank on it and i have 3 12 barrels, i like 12s if you cant tell

[FeelTheRT]

i currently have a 10", a 11.5" and a 12", but i want two 16"s and a 14" barrel.

[Space Cowboy]

I love my 8 inch venturi.

[speedballbanks]

12 inch old style teardrop and a 14 inch j and j barrel i like both equally i am going to get the j and j anodized flat black though

[DarkRipper]

I prefer 14 inch and longer... I've used 12 and 10 inch. Personally, I can't hit squat with the little stubbie commando barrels.

Sure, they look cool as hell... but what's the advantage?

I play as tight as anyone here with a 16 inch barrel. It's a technique.

Further, you can move sup'air bunkers with a long barrel, leaving only your barrel and the side of your head exposed along the side of the bunker. Never tried it? It's a great technique.

I also can aim better with a longer barrel, I can sight down the barrel better the longer it is.

Go ahead, laugh all you want....
:)
MHO anyway.

DR

[HyperSnyper]

Originally posted by DarkRipper
I play as tight as anyone here with a 16 inch barrel. It's a technique.

Its true!

Playing tight is a technique!

I personally dont believe that having an 8 or 10 inch barrel will give you a more significant advantage over a 14 or 16 barrel in terms of playing tight.

There are many front players that play with 14's and still play their bunkers pretty tight.

I think that the use of a short barrel is more a placebo than it is an actual advantage. Not saying this is bad, if am 8 inch barrel makes a person feels more tight, they will most likely play more tight I guess.

I had the same idea when I had my 10" J&J 2 piece. But then when I swapped barrel to barrel, I found myself happy with my 14 Boomy. I can sight down the barrel and wrapp it around bunkers more easily.

My preference I guess.

-Hyper

[SGTKennedy]

i like shorter. i want something shorter than the Stock RT barrel but i am broke. i wouldnt mind a cut minimag barrel. i like shorter because i am accustomed to shorter stuff, it is definitly technique not equipment.
that sounds bad. i love it.

[XspyX]

Guess who has the ONLY vote for 18"?

I play front though...so stick that in your pipe and smoke it!

Edit - Ok, not anymore...

[iisp0tii]

I actually like the 14" barrels. It's like a 12" on any other gun. I play front & I like to get some range & very good accuracy when I play since I dont have money for loads of paint, I like to hit it right on target. Thats what my J&J Ceramic barrel gives me. Oh yea, hey Miscue & Army, I saw you on the Pan Am Las Vegas movie on pigtv.net. I dont have cable so i dont really get a good picture, but what gun were you holding miscue???