Lothar Walther vs. Smooth Twist

[Ian Johnstone]

Ben had 3 original 'machines' made, 2 of which were licensed immediately to FX whilst Ben retained (of course) the patents.

Fredrik (Mr FX) has since spent months optimising the process ('its not the outcome its the way') - 5.5mm (.22") was first out of the blocks in summer/autumn 2010, with 4.5mm (.177") proving somewhat awkward.

Some changes to the number of 'lands' were introduced late 2010 and the 4.5mm barrel were released, as of approx 3 weeks ago the '6.35' or .25" barrels were released in the Royale gun (with the larger 500 buddy bottle & longer sound moderator).

Here's an overview of the SmoothTwist production - please note that this is the owner of the company ACTUALLY MAKING the barrels !
Approx post # 9
http://www.fxoc.info/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1007

Ben meanwhile, has an agreement to take up some of FX's barrel output for his specialist offerings sometime in the future.