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Jimmyvegas
04-23-2007, 05:40 PM
I've been reading a lot about the SM-1 Orbium 3 Barrel Kit
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160022803393&rd=1&rd=1#ebayphotohosting

and was wondering if anyone's had any experience with them and what your opinion was. They claim to quiet your shots down substantially and make almost no noise, which I find hard to believe.

I currently use a 14" Stiffi which I love. But, if I can get the range, accuracy and added quietness on an Orbium, I may just have to try one.

Any thoughts?

Cheers!

JV

Mavrick
04-23-2007, 08:24 PM
I got 2 sets and have used plenty of others setups over time. They are flat out awesome. Quiet as can be with the paint sized to bore properly. I love hearing my hammer ping as you rip strings. Accurate, you bet. Hey I'm sold, your the one buying!

pdccd
04-24-2007, 12:40 AM
I'll put in my 2 cents. I bought the Orbium 3, used it twice. Wasn't blown away really. Both nights it was real cold, and i had quite a few breaks, no fault of the barrel, but I felt they didn't clean out as well as my two stiffi's. I wonder though if it wasn't due to the cold metal of the barrel congealing the paint once it was broke. Just a theory. I ended up sending it back to exchange for the orbium 2. According to Bob of FMA they are just as quiet, and to me, much simpler. One less level of threads to hassle with, less orings to worry about bla bla. Simpler is better for me. More reliable. Sorry i haven't gotten a chance to get out and play in a few weeks to give you a review of the Orbium 2. Best of luck...

Jimmyvegas
04-24-2007, 10:27 AM
Really appreciate the feedback fellas.

JV

Slim Stalker 1
04-24-2007, 10:48 AM
I have the barrel kit with seven bore sizes if interested.

Jimmyvegas
04-24-2007, 10:51 AM
I have the barrel kit with seven bore sizes if interested.

Sorry I don't get it. You have the SM1 Orbi 3 for sale?

JV

Slim Stalker 1
04-24-2007, 11:11 AM
I have an older kit for sale if interested........
It's not like that one in the link.
I'll ship it via ups for $75.00