silenced barrels
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I seem to recall that the more porting a barrel has the quieter it is. Some fields allow silencers, but in other areas it is against the law.
Custom Product barrels are pretty good. I think that All American barrels are also very good. Just stay away from shorties! (A teamate has a 2" barrel for his gun... sounds like a cannon going off).
Custom Product barrels are pretty good. I think that All American barrels are also very good. Just stay away from shorties! (A teamate has a 2" barrel for his gun... sounds like a cannon going off).
i dunno about under $80 but i know that the whisper by 32 degrees is quiet check it our here
also, i believe armson do a 16" stealth barrel which is quiet and under $80 but dunno the website
also, i believe armson do a 16" stealth barrel which is quiet and under $80 but dunno the website
I notice 32Degs do quite a few different barrels - some with more porting than others...
How does porting affect the accuracy of the barrels and is there a preferred barrel of the whole range? I'm guessing that any replacement barrel will be longer and quieter than a stock barrel on a low-end semi so should I be worrying about all this and just go out any buy one I like the look of?
How does porting affect the accuracy of the barrels and is there a preferred barrel of the whole range? I'm guessing that any replacement barrel will be longer and quieter than a stock barrel on a low-end semi so should I be worrying about all this and just go out any buy one I like the look of?
porting is good because when the ball is in the barrel some of the gas gets in front of the ball and can affect trajectory etc, and if u use CO2 it creates a large puff of gas, with porting it comes out in little bits so not as large puff and generally the trajectory is better, only probelm with it is, it is hard to do a on-field clean cos the paint gets in the holes and drips down into the barrel
The more porting on a barrel, the more pressure needed to propel the paintball. But the more porting means the barrel will be quieter. I dunno why people want a quiet barrel. Its not as if they wont know where you are when you start laying down paint.
Agreed, but I only play Rec-ball at the moment, so anything that gives me a bit of edge (I suppose I could cut out the pies!) when trying to hide against a tree is appreciated.
I suppose I'm just trying to find a cure for the dreaded sidewinder balls I'm getting with site guns. It seems half of the problem is just getting balls to go in the direction you point the marker!!
If a little porting helps, then that's good enough for me - if the barrel makes the gun a bit quieter, then it's a bonus!
Anyone got any opinions on the 32Deg Terminator?
To be honest mate any after market barrel will be better than the stock one. More important is a good paint to barrel match. Big paint in a small bore barrel will cayse you to chop paint. small paint in a big bore barrel will really affect your accuracy. What brand of paint do you usually use?
Another factor is the honing of the inside of the barrel. Stainless barrels are great as they are very hard to scratch the insides so remain accurate, but make your marker front heavy. Aluminium barrels need more care as they are more prone to damage but are very light. Titanium barrels combine the best qualities of both barrels but you pay big bucks for them.
Another factor is the honing of the inside of the barrel. Stainless barrels are great as they are very hard to scratch the insides so remain accurate, but make your marker front heavy. Aluminium barrels need more care as they are more prone to damage but are very light. Titanium barrels combine the best qualities of both barrels but you pay big bucks for them.
Regarding barrel material, I read somewhere that one of the metals wasn't suited for colder climates - could have been s/s, could have been alu. Not sure either way...
I'm not bothered about making the gun a bit heavier - I'm a big lad, so I'm sure I can become accustomed to it. I'd rather be able to dive about than treat the gun with kid gloves.
Regarding paint... not a clue. I know Campaign use (or at least used to use) Blaze paint, but I've since moved and my local site is Delta Force which use unbranded paint, sold in boxes of 2.5k (at £125 per box - ouch!).
Given I use site paint... now what do you recommend
I'm not bothered about making the gun a bit heavier - I'm a big lad, so I'm sure I can become accustomed to it. I'd rather be able to dive about than treat the gun with kid gloves.
Regarding paint... not a clue. I know Campaign use (or at least used to use) Blaze paint, but I've since moved and my local site is Delta Force which use unbranded paint, sold in boxes of 2.5k (at £125 per box - ouch!).
Given I use site paint... now what do you recommend