erm, i think i did mis-understand yes, i assumed that it was the usual method of connection. If youve got that thing cross threaded youre in for trouble, you fitted a new barrel yes, so try it back on the old one, if it goes back on the old one there must be some imperfection on the thread of the new one and you will need to sort it out possibly with a thread file.
If it doesnt go back on the old one you may have crossed it trying it on the new one which is V Bad news because you cannot remove it from the pipe if i'm right!