Apex barrel tips?

I just ordered an Apex Barrel and i was wondering if anyone has any tips on using/cleaning the apex barrel.

I heard that the rubber flaps are fragile and can be torn by some squeegees

will these work cause i am getting apex today and this is like the barrel swab i own.

ok  then squegies arent that expensive anyways.

so like one of these:

Edited by carl_the_sniper - 30 June 2006 at 1:08pm

Ok thanks guys

i need a new squegee now

*goes to paintball store


Edited by pooperscooper - 30 June 2006 at 2:22pm

I think it comes with a plug.

but the one like for the flatline should work too

It comes with the flatline

Just look for a big one

The barrel plug for the Apex is a new patented style that was written up in Action Pursuit Games magazine about a year ago. It cannot be shot out of the barrel.

You can tell the crowd when they choose to use the phrase barrel "condom," and snicker, rather than sock or cover. The end of the Apex barrel is oversize so if you have to use a sock, if the field doesn't allow plugs, it is a special large one...and not usually available at many stores or fields. The Flatline barrel (98c)takes a standard sock. A sock designed for the Flatline installed on the A-5 is large and will likely work on the Apex.

Edited by Bruce A. Frank - 01 July 2006 at 1:36am

My field has that same no barrel plug rule.  This guy I played with who has a flatline took two normal barrel covers and sewed them together.  You'd have to use some pretty heavy thread and a lot of stiching, but if you can find another one, its an option.

i got shot with a barrel plug in the leg it's like someone taking a sledgehammer to your leg

carl_the_sniper you goin to the halo scenario at wasaga?


Edited by Squishey - 01 July 2006 at 1:05pm