1 vs. 2 piece barrels
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Topic: 1 vs. 2 piece barrels
Posted By: redneckcgil29
Subject: 1 vs. 2 piece barrels
Date Posted: 20 June 2006 at 11:53pm
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now what is the big diff betweena 1 and 2 piece? on the 2 piece is the back a tighter diameter ? is so how does it help? ------------- , gilbert GET-R-DONEEEEEEEEE!!!! [*><*] [*><*] let it fly |
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Posted By: barn_user
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 12:12am
| Well lets take the freak barrel kit. Theres the back that has a specific bore size and then the inserts which are certain bore sizes. You choose the right insert that fits the ball the paint you're using and it is very accurate I hear. A one piece has only one specific bore size and you should buy paint that fits accordingly. |
Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 1:47am
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Technically the Freak is a three piece kit; a back (which only serves to thread into the gun and hold the inserts) the insert (which is the sizer piece, match paint to insert for optimal perfromance) and the front, which allows the ball to gain the speed it needs and to help stabilize it's flight. Most 2 piece barrels are composed of a back which is essentially like a Freak back/insert combo. The front serves the same purpose as with the freak. People buy kits so they can shoot a side variety of paint. Ideally you would want a single piece barrel for each bore of paint, but that's expensive and the accuracy loss due to the change of elevation (back is almost always smaller than the front) in 2 or 3 piecers is almost zero. |
Posted By: Styro Folme
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 3:56am
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hybrid-sniper wrote:Posted By: redneckcgil29
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 5:01pm
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so does it help the accuracy? ------------- , gilbert GET-R-DONEEEEEEEEE!!!! [*><*] [*><*] let it fly |
Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 5:04pm
| It allows you to closely match your paint to your barrel, so yes. |
Posted By: thornygravy
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 5:27pm
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i say if ur current barrel is picky bout paint, just go with a lapco bigshot. its a big bore ------------- -Tippy 98c -Polished Interns. -RD Double Trig. -5'' Drop -j+j ceram 14'' -12v revy x-board -SmartParts Grips -Pen Spring Mod -Milled Rear Sight -Filled Front Grip -Blue Paint job |
Posted By: KoolKidsKlan
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 7:44pm
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2 peice are usually more money, but are worth the extra cash. ------------- 
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Posted By: S\/\/4T-L()G4N
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 11:40pm
Interesting point of view. There are several two piece barrels out there that do not have inserts at all. So please, inform me of why a two piece barrel (you never mention inserts) is better... If you don't maybe I will post back tomorrow with some education for you... ------------- 
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Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 11:45pm
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well... some have swapable front ends for length ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
Posted By: S\/\/4T-L()G4N
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 11:55pm
I'd also like to hear from you about the advantages of a longer barrel. -------------
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Posted By: Thatoneguy123
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 1:16am
he didn't say there were advantages for a longer barrel he just said you could swap it for a longer length |
Posted By: S\/\/4T-L()G4N
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 3:11pm
Point being why would you want to do that? Whats the advantage of that if there is no reason to? -------------
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Posted By: Oedipus
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 4:09pm
| Extra length allows you to tuck into an airball bunker more easily. |
Posted By: super_gman
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 5:24pm
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I think you're a bit backwards there, buddy. Extra length makes the gun stick out further from the bunker, making it more difficult to play tight against bunkers. ------------- Zerglet. |
Posted By: Oedipus
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 5:29pm
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No I don't, there buddy. A longer barrel presses into the bunker and allows you to shoot without revealing as much of your body. A short barrel will press in, but wont clear the bunker completely and wont allow you to shoot. |
Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 5:51pm
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i didnt say there were. sheish so next time i mention black people are you gona flame me and talk about the disadvantages of black people? /\ ok that was weak even for me and thanks thatoneguy123 youre my hero this week. ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
Posted By: S\/\/4T-L()G4N
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 9:47pm
MMMMmmmmkay. In a thread about which is better, one or two piece, you say a two piece lets you change the length. It can safely be assumed you believe this is an advantage. Thankfully, someone posted a REAL advantage of a longer barrel. In a thread about painting a gun and what kind of paint is best, I would say "Krylon, it dries faster." This is not only a true statement, but one can believe that I am suggesting that they use Krylong paint BECAUSE it dries faster. -------------
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