Do barrel adapters make barrels perform worse in any way? I ask because I'm considering the Furious LOTUS but it is not made for the 98, and as it is an expensive barrel I don't want to get it if using an adapter will make it any worse.

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it wont make it worse it is just a thread in adapter
that will allow you to shoot another threaded barrel
it might increase the size of your barrel on there by a minimal length

I used to have a 98-a5 one but then I sold it
didn't see any difference

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Thanks, the barrel I want is supposed to be super low drag, so I just don't want to increase that too much. Can you recommend a 98 gun to A5 barrel adapter?

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I just had a no name brand from ebay (worked like it was meant too)
I know lapco has one and a few others

not sure though maybe some one else can help you out with that

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I've used Rap4's adapters with great success.

I have a Lapco Spyder to 98 barrel adapter. When I was using it I was getting a lot of barrel breaks. It did no matter what brand of paint I used, at least half of the paint broke once it met with the seam between the barrel and the adapter.

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I have an adapter from Dick's Sporting Goods that works just fine. Great accuracy (for a paintball gun anyway) and smooth connection. I believe it came in a package with a JT barrel my friend bought, and he let me have the adapter for my 98 in case I ever needed it.

Lapco barrel adapter

Lapco Adapter For A5 Barrels [98]

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