Short Barrel Options

[BlindFaith429]

Looking for a short barrel for my pump, which is AC threaded. Looking for one in the 6-10 range, ideally 6-8 inches.

Doesn't look like there isn't much in terms of new barrels.

Lapco offers the "Bigshot" in 8" and 10", which would work.

Is it possible to cut down an old barrel as long as its cut cleanly? Or is that not really a good idea?

Thanks

[JeepDVLZ45]

I run a freak back with a Doc’s Flashpoint tip. Keeps me right at the 6” mark

[Hellion360]

Inception Stella with a shank tip is pretty darn short.

[Chuck E Ducky]

Dye UL with the snub tip it’s pretty short. Even shorter if you use it on a master Sconi freak back.

[BlindFaith429]

I've looked for a short UL, but those seem to be pretty hard to come by unfortunately.

There is a 10" boomstick on ebay right now, but its for a Shocker SFT unfortunately. I did ask if it was a 2 piece, but the seller said it was a glued barrel, so don't think I can buy it and just use the tip.

[Chuck E Ducky]

Check the Mag fed groups. They seem to love the short boomy tips for the Dye Dam. That’s ware I found mine. They usually run about $45-$65 just for the tip. But I think the Dye UL are one of the best performing barrels. I put them on everything. You will lose some efficiency with a shorter barrel they are a lil louder but nothing crazy noticeable. It’s really just the difference of adding pressure getting the ball up to speed in a shorter tube. With a Master Sconi back it’s about a 1/2” shorter then a standard UL back but you said you don’t want to use freak inserts. So you could go with a standard UL back in your preferred size. Or one of the CF ones if your feeling fancy. Doc’s Flashpoint tip is probably one the shortest options. Doc has a one piece 9” but again uses freak inserts.

https://docsshop.storenvy.com/collections/75558-all-products/products/19525675-tanto-one-piece-freak-inserted-barrel-black-anodized

[BlindFaith429]

Thanks for the options. I've been trying to avoid the Freak systems, as I have an Ifit kit I bought, and was hoping for something like an inexpensive CP short barrel to pair with it.

[Alexndl]

CP does have some short barrel but they are not easy to find
here is mine, will need to measure it
its 689 and I had it freak bored

[BlindFaith429]

looks like 10" to me. Found a bunch for the old Angel markers, but none for AC. That would be perfect for what I need / want.

[superman]

I have a few short cp's in cocker thread

[Siress]

Ramrod. Just remove the rods. They do nothing anyway. /s


Yes, you can cut down old barrels. Make sure it's a solid barrel construction - some older models are glued together.

You can ask Deadlywind to make a custom length.

[BlindFaith429]

I just bought this A5 barrel off the-bay, says its a 5-1/2" barrel. Now I can pair it with an AC to A5 Ifit adapter, use all my inserts, and should give me about a 7-1/2" barrel

[ToddsquaD]

I just bought one of these:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PLANET-ECLIPSE-PAINTBALL-EMEK-10-STOCK-BARREL-AUTOCOCKER-THREAD-687-BORE-/275039181950?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

Hard to beat for about $20 shipped. Its a 10 in.

Seems like a fine barrel.

SquaD

[Chuck E Ducky]

It’s ok barrel I have one in the parts bin somewhere. It probably cost him $15 to ship it lol.

[Ecapnation]

People buy those?!

I've been tossing them.

[Chuck E Ducky]

With the Short Dye tip and Standard UL it measures 8 - 5/8th inch.

With the Master Sconi back for standard 5” freaks it’s only 8” long

[autococker04]

This might be my favorite barrel

[Chuck E Ducky]

I put Dye UL on everything. I got all kinds of tips for them to (whoosh,Parabolic, and various length tips). My favorite are the CF covered Stainless bore backs, I have a full set of them. Even have a bunch of Phantom threaded ones for my Nelson’s. I was never a fan of Dye products but they make one of the best barrels on the market still to this day IMO.

[Lobo Fuerte 2.0]

Deadlywind makes 6 inch fibur x barrels or custom sized barrels.

[superman]

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[BlindFaith429]

Id love one of those black CPs if they are AC threads and for sale

[RedLeaderSB]

What’s the OD on the deadly wind barrels? I wonder if the outter diam would fit my application.

[superman]

totally missed these comments. Still have both black cp's and the deadlywind i can check on when i get home. I want to say 7/8" or so.

[Criticalhammer]

There are 6" CF barrels AC threaded on ebay.

[MrBarraclough]

How about these 3D printed "barrels" from PaintballDNA that are basically just sleeves for Freak inserts?

[ChuckLove]

Yes they are and they do work quite well.

[Cunha]

Deadlywind just order the length you need and it’s the best barrel anyways.

ten inches is a good short length.

I used to be 12 inch or die guy but depending on gun I like 14s now too, like everyone else