98 thread changed???

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   why in the world would Tippmann change the thread size on the 98s??? heard it not a big difference, only by fractions. how do I know if the barrel is for a new on or not? I got an older 98c

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an94 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 24 June 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 514	Post Options Post Reply Quote an94 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 98 thread changed??? Posted: 03 October 2006 at 9:29pm
	why in the world would Tippmann change the thread size on the 98s??? heard it not a big difference, only by fractions. how do I know if the barrel is for a new on or not? I got an older 98c
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STOcocker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Forum Halo Champion Joined: 27 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1599	Post Options Post Reply Quote STOcocker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 October 2006 at 9:32pm
	I didn't know thats they changed the thread types on the newer versions of the 98c. They did change the threads from the model 98 to 98c though.

Bandit5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 14 August 2006 Status: Offline Points: 119	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bandit5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 October 2006 at 10:14pm
	Why they changed it... I have no idea. But the change only matters to people with new Model 98s. All of the old Model 98s will still accept the new barrels, but the new ones with the changed threads will only be able to accept the new barrels. So if you have an old one, you don't have to worry. Here is the quote form Tippmann: "We changed the ID and OD of the receiver and the barrel threads of 98 Customs about two weeks ago. All guns with serial numbers above 495,501 will not accept the old style barrels. All barrels being made now, have the new style thread. However, all new barrels will also fit older guns regardless of serial number. If you have an aftermarket barrel with the older style threads, it will not fit the new receiver. We suggest that you contact your supplier for a new style barrel that will fit. All barrel manufacturers were notified of the change long before we ever made any changes."

RoboCop Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Aw man, my butt is rusted... Joined: 06 November 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5196	Post Options Post Reply Quote RoboCop Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 October 2006 at 10:56pm
	I think I heard once that it was changed once because of corrosion or something was going on.

Sgt..Gus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08 October 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sgt..Gus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 October 2006 at 11:00pm
	ahhh thats crazy!!!


an94 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 24 June 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 514	Post Options Post Reply Quote an94 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 October 2006 at 11:17pm
	Ok I DO have the new 98c w/changed thread. Now how can I tell if some ones used barrels are going to work in it. I see barrels online 4sale but I dont want to buy them if they dont work!!!!
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jerseypaint Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: 16 November 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3649	Post Options Post Reply Quote jerseypaint Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 October 2006 at 12:38am
	Guys. The old threads were horrible. Supposedly the thread would wear off any then eventually not go on anymore.