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Paintball Barrels - Need To Know Info

There are two different types of barrels: stainless steel and aluminum.  The Stainless Steel paintball barrel has low friction with the paintball, is very durable and requires no regular maintenance.  It's a bit more expensive but overall it's a better buy.  The aluminum paintball barrel is very light weight and inexpensive because it is easy to manufacture.  The best kind of paintball gun barrel is the two piece barrel.  These combine the best of both worlds - these have both stainless steel base and an alumimun tip. When choosing a good paintball gun barrel, you also must think about the length. Longer barrels add more range and accuracy to your gun. Sometimes different brands of paintballs can also affect the performance or your barrel.  I have seen bags of fresh paintballs contain balls that Span 3 different bore sizes (in the same bag of paintballs!). Overall though, we're really splitting hairs, one barrel isnt necessarily better than another. Just like buying a paintball marker, you need to find a barrel that fits your playing style and budget.  But the carbon fiber barrels are just plain awesome though - light weight, accuracy is fantastic, and it will fit just about any size paintball and any paintball marker.

Posted by Travis Sauer - Captain of Midwest Assassins Paintball Team on November 15, 2008 at 5:31 PM under
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  1. Emanuel Rodrigues on May 20, 2009 at 4:45 PM said:

    Hi guys, I'm interested in buying a BT Delta Elite Tactical marker and I would like also to add the Red Dot Scope 1x46, from the BT Delta special ops package. Is it possible? if so, what is the extra cost. I would also like to know if you ship for outside USA, like to West Africa, Angola. must be only via DHL.

  2. ChoicePaintballGuns.com administrator on May 20, 2009 at 4:46 PM said:

    You would just need to purchase the BT Delta scope mount ($47) and the BT Red Dot 1x46 scope ($42) and this would work. We do sell products outside the US, however we don't offer DHL as a shipping method. It is also the customer's responsibility to find out any customs rules/restrictions on paintball equipment. This is smart to look at because if a package is sent and comes back to us, we will refund your $ but you will lose out on shipping. Shipping overseas is not cheap. This gun is very realistic and (depending on your customs rules) may have to be shipped in two packages to get through; this will also raise your cost. If sent in one package, it will surely get tampered with by customs agents as it's very realistic. Make sure you look before you leap with a marker like this.

  3. Jacob Sloan on June 14, 2009 at 3:06 PM said:
    I was wondering if you had any 20 inch flatline barrels in stock or if you know where I could get one. It doesn't have to be 20 inches exactly; anything just a little bit over or under will do. thanks
  4. Dan Levesque on June 14, 2009 at 3:08 PM said:
    Hi Jacob, You're not going to find any flatline barrels that are 20 inches. They only come in one length (to my knowledge) but you can get them for the Tippmann A5, 98, X7 and even the Tippmann Alpha Black. I'm not sure how long the flatline barrel is but it isn't long (and it's certainly not 20"). These will significantly improve your shot though (distance as well as accuracy), so you really don't need one that long; unless you want your gun to look like a sniper paintball gun, then I understand.
  5. Derek Rankin on July 12, 2009 at 7:30 PM said:
    I want to get a barrel that improves accuracy and consistency and adds a little distance to my Alpha Black. Which do you suggest?
  6. Dan Levesque on July 12, 2009 at 7:31 PM said:
    I would choose a 'rifled barrel' and get one that's 16+ inches. We have them in 16", 18" and 22" fluted. Check out the 22" fluted sniper barrel.
  7. Derek Rankin on July 12, 2009 at 7:33 PM said:
    Can you add hand guards to just a barrel to the Alpha Black? Or do you have to buy the barrel kit? I hope that makes since..
  8. Dan Levesque on July 12, 2009 at 7:33 PM said:
    If you want a handguard with your barrel, you're better off buying a barrel kit - this way you get the handguard and you can also choose how long you want the barrel to be. Most of the kits we have come with tactical rifled barrels. Or you can but the barrel first, then add a handguard later, either way.
  9. Derek Rankin on July 12, 2009 at 7:35 PM said:
    So what kit do you suggest that adds accuracy and consistancy and some distance?
  10. Dan Levesque on July 12, 2009 at 7:36 PM said:
    If you want the ultimate, turn your Alpha Black into a sniper....  but all the handguard/barrel kits we have for the Alpha Black are rifled barrels and you can choose which length, except for the M16 which comes with an 18" barrel.... http://www.choicepaintballguns.com/product/PK00431 http://www.choicepaintballguns.com/product/PK00429
  11. Derek Rankin on August 1, 2009 at 11:58 PM said:
    If I buy a 16 in. barrel will it fit on my Alpha Black and its handgurd that is already on it? If so, what do the muzzles do for the barrels? And where can I view the different muzzles?
  12. Dan Levesque on August 1, 2009 at 11:58 PM said:
    Yes, I will make sure of it. The different muzzles only give the end of your barrel a cooler look, they don't serve any real function. You can view the different muzzles on our website.
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