Outer/Inner Barrel

metallicaz83 · April 13th, 2008, 19:46

Can someone please explain me what the difference in use for an Inner and Outer Barrels of an airsoft gun? Also in this link below there is a picture with some parts (including an outer barrel); what are the parts that are along the top of the outer barrel (not the flash hider) and why are they needed for (I think this part is called the push rod, but not sure)?

Link - http://www.airsoftextreme.com/store/...oducts_id=2602

Thanks for any help.

Chingyul · April 13th, 2008, 19:57

Outer barrel - Cosmetic
Inner barrel - Functional

Qlong · April 13th, 2008, 20:01

That tube looking thing ontop of the barrel the gas piston and tube, it is purely cosmetic.

metallicaz83 · April 13th, 2008, 20:29

Ok, so can I have a gun with only an inner barrel and a flash hider (no outer barrel or gas piston tube)? And also, do flash hiders fit on inner barrels?

Omi-san · April 13th, 2008, 21:40

I don't think you quite get it....

The inner barrel is the 6mm tube the BBs travel through. The outer barrel is the one that replicates the barrel of the real weapon. The inner barrel is inside it.

You must have both on your AEG. Unless you want it to look ridiculous. You cannot fit anything on the inner barrel.

Inner barrel:

Outer barrel:

G36k outer barrel removed to show the inner barrel(brass):

metallicaz83 · April 13th, 2008, 21:46

Ok thank you, but do I need the Gas Piston Tube on the outer barrel of the AEG?

Omi-san · April 13th, 2008, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by metallicaz83

Ok thank you, but do I need the Gas Piston Tube on the outer barrel of the AEG?

It's only there for look and maybe to reinforce the barrel of the G36, but it serves no purpose in the compression mechanism of the AEG.

Why wouldn't you want it though? The whole idea is that our AEGs look like the real steel weapons.

metallicaz83 · April 13th, 2008, 21:57

Well I'm trying to understand what the parts of AEGs are used for. But isn't the Gas Piston Tube hidden once the Handguard is in place?

Omi-san · April 13th, 2008, 22:01

Yes, with the G36, it's inside the handguard and barely visible. Unless you are planning to build a G36 all by yourself, there is no point worrying about such things.

AngelusNex · April 13th, 2008, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omi-san

Unless you are planning to build a G36 all by yourself,

which is un-advisable seeing your asking such questions.

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April 13th, 2008, 19:46	#1
metallicaz83 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ontario	Outer/Inner Barrel Can someone please explain me what the difference in use for an Inner and Outer Barrels of an airsoft gun? Also in this link below there is a picture with some parts (including an outer barrel); what are the parts that are along the top of the outer barrel (not the flash hider) and why are they needed for (I think this part is called the push rod, but not sure)? Link - http://www.airsoftextreme.com/store/...oducts_id=2602 Thanks for any help. Last edited by metallicaz83; April 13th, 2008 at 19:53..

April 13th, 2008, 19:57	#2
Chingyul Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta	Outer barrel - Cosmetic Inner barrel - Functional __________________ Archived Buy/Sell Rating

April 13th, 2008, 20:01	#3
Qlong Division Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scarborough, Ontario	That tube looking thing ontop of the barrel the gas piston and tube, it is purely cosmetic. __________________ Weee! Last edited by Qlong; April 13th, 2008 at 20:04..

April 13th, 2008, 20:29	#4
metallicaz83 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ontario	Ok, so can I have a gun with only an inner barrel and a flash hider (no outer barrel or gas piston tube)? And also, do flash hiders fit on inner barrels?

April 13th, 2008, 21:40	#5
Omi-san Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montréal	I don't think you quite get it.... The inner barrel is the 6mm tube the BBs travel through. The outer barrel is the one that replicates the barrel of the real weapon. The inner barrel is inside it. You must have both on your AEG. Unless you want it to look ridiculous. You cannot fit anything on the inner barrel. Inner barrel: Outer barrel: G36k outer barrel removed to show the inner barrel(brass): Last edited by Omi-san; April 13th, 2008 at 21:43..

April 13th, 2008, 21:46	#6
metallicaz83 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ontario	Ok thank you, but do I need the Gas Piston Tube on the outer barrel of the AEG?

April 13th, 2008, 21:57	#8
metallicaz83 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ontario	Well I'm trying to understand what the parts of AEGs are used for. But isn't the Gas Piston Tube hidden once the Handguard is in place?

April 13th, 2008, 22:01	#9
Omi-san Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montréal	Yes, with the G36, it's inside the handguard and barely visible. Unless you are planning to build a G36 all by yourself, there is no point worrying about such things.

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