PhilABowl
10-05-2005, 12:06 PM
Hi, new to the forum... My minimag is arriving on friday (ebay purchase - 114ci CA tank, double trigger, wont know what else until I get it) and I have only ever owned a pump gun. I've seen all this craze about electronic guns and spending thousands of dollars... I have been out of the loop for a few years, but when I played, 'Mags were the gun to have. My opinion, is that they still are as I'm sure most here will agree :) Anyhow, I have a few noobie questions, and was hoping you guys could help me out.
1.) I'm told the valve has all 4 stars still on it, but I would like to take it apart and oil it, see how it works, look for things that need maintenance/replacing. What are some common things I should look for?
2.) From what I have been reading, the $225 upgrade to the XValve with level 10 bolt is pretty much a required upgrade, and seems to make it "a whole new gun" as many put it. How "bad" do I really need it? And as far as the $225 upgrade route, is it cross shipped, or do I have to have a gun with no bolt and valve (in other words mail it in first), and if so, how long does the shipping take?
3.) My family owns a machine shop, and is interested in making me a barrel. Is there a spec sheet somewhere that lists the dimensions and the threading of the barrel and all that?
4.) What piece of hardware do I need to be able to mount a scope on my 'gun?
Thanks,
phil
1.) I'm told the valve has all 4 stars still on it, but I would like to take it apart and oil it, see how it works, look for things that need maintenance/replacing. What are some common things I should look for?
2.) From what I have been reading, the $225 upgrade to the XValve with level 10 bolt is pretty much a required upgrade, and seems to make it "a whole new gun" as many put it. How "bad" do I really need it? And as far as the $225 upgrade route, is it cross shipped, or do I have to have a gun with no bolt and valve (in other words mail it in first), and if so, how long does the shipping take?
3.) My family owns a machine shop, and is interested in making me a barrel. Is there a spec sheet somewhere that lists the dimensions and the threading of the barrel and all that?
4.) What piece of hardware do I need to be able to mount a scope on my 'gun?
Thanks,
phil