When it comes time to choose a paintball gun barrel, it will really comes down to a matter of your own personal choice. There is no single barrel that is designed better, you will find as you research paintball gun barrels that there are just better barrels for individual playing styles.

The best length for your barrel to be is roughly between 10-inches and 14-inches in length. The reason for this is that your standard average paintball needs about 10 inches of barrel space to get up to full velocity. Adding an inch or so to your gun barrel will help the paintball leave at maximum velocity and enable it to travel farther. The main drawback to using a longer paintball gun barrel is that you will use more gas to propel your paintballs. However on the flipside, if you use a shorter paintball gun barrel, you will use more paintballs typically because you can't aim as well with a shorter barrel. Your paintballs will either not have the velocity to hit marks that are further away or your aim might be a little off until you acclimate to using a shorter barrel.

There is no barrel design that will make you an accurate shot with your paintball gun. That only comes with practice and learning how to lead your target. The best way to find the most beneficial barrel for your playing style is to experiment and see what works for you.

Also, if you're looking for a quieter gun, remember the more holes a barrel has in it, the quieter your shot will be. Progressive makes a great barrel that is well within everyone's range of affordability. It comes in both 12-inch and 14-inch sizes and will suit pretty much any playing style.

Use these tips to get the best barrel for your playing style and have more fun in your next paintball game with a gun barrel that really fits your game!