For short barrel, Tippmann makes a 3 inch "smg" barrel. (this will decrease range and accuracy)
For an accurate barrel, a Custom products two piece 12-14 inch are cheap and consistent barrels. (this depends on paint quality)
For a light barrel, The Azodin or stiffi Carbon fiber, or Carbon wrapped barrels weigh much less than pure aluminum. (my AZ 16 weighs the same as 14 us quarters)
For longer range, An Apex barrel is the most adjustable and usable. Like a flatline barrel, in creates backspin, causing the ball to go farther. It has 8 settings of spin as well as being able to rotate 360 degrees, for long shots, hook shots and drop shots. (The more you increase spin, the less accurate and fast the paintball becomes.)
If you want a Milsim look, a CP tactical, or any rap4 shrouded barrel will look great.
I believe it is a5/x7 threaded.
On the ends of every barrel there are "threads" These are different for every series of guns. The Salvo marker has Tippmann threads therefore any Tippmann barrels can be use. Smart Parts also makes barrels for Tippmann markers. Actually the Project Salvo is a Tippmann 98 with a different body. It uses Tippmann 98 threads and any barrels that fits the 98 will fit the Salvo. The Salvo can use a A5 barrel if you add a 'A5 to 98′ adapter to convert the threads to the 98 style for your Salvo.
No, spyders use spyder threaded barrels, where tippmans use either 98 or A5/x7 threads.
The tippmann A5 is supposed to be used in paintball.
the one it comes with is good but most tippmann barrels should work
This statement is half true but half untrue. The tippmann A5 and 98 custom do indeed have different threads. But after the A5 tippmann made the X7 which has identical threads to that of an A5. Because of this a barrel with "Tippmann A5" threads, will fit on a tippmann x7, but will not fit on a tippmann 98 custom.
No. the thread pattern is NOT the same
The 68 does not have a removable barrel.
Yes.
There are no manufactured ones
There are no manufactured ones.
Yes, all 98 threaded barrels fit: model 98 98 custom alpha black/ bravo one project salvo/ tango one carver one They will NOT fit: tippmann A5 Tippmann X7/ phenom TPX pistol tippmann prolite spyders or any other companies