Paintball Buyer’s Blog

The last post mentioned BT Apex Barrels, which have been a very popular paintball barrel system for the last few years for its ability to provide adjustable backspin for long flat trajectories and trick shots. However, one thing many players wished they had was a different base barrel for the system when they have the rubber ramp “dialed open” for close range play. Many wanted a barrel with a bit smaller bore and better finish or inserts for better gas efficiency, noise reduction and to prevent rollouts on markers like Autocockers.

Well, now players have options!

The first to step up to the plate is LAPCO. The have made their excellent Big Shot Barrel available with a machined groove at the muzzle to accept your existing Apex tip. The LAPCO Apex Ready Paintball Barrel is available in 12″ Spyder, Autococker, Impulse/ Ion, Model 98/Custom Pro and A5/ BT-, plus a shorty 8″ in A5/ BT-4 threads. These barrels have been flying off the shelves for us, a sure sign that they work and work well!

Smart Parts heard the wishes of players and have released an Apex Compatible All American Barrel Front. This is not in itself a complete barrel, it is a 6″ front (for a total barrel length of 12″ not including the apex tip) to fit your existing All American, Freak or Freak Jr. barrel back. Its ample spiral porting makes this the quietest backspin system ever, and combined with a Freak or Freak Jr. kit you get the maximum versatility virtually any barrel system in the history of paintball!