Getting minimag, most basic upgrades?

[FalconGuy016]

I am getting a minimag soon and I plan to get the level 10 mod and the retro valve. Are there any more upgrades (besides barrel) that I need to know about? Since I am skimping on money, which upgrade should I go with first (not barrel)?

Do you think going with a minimag stock with new barrel and air system would be okay until I can get other things? Because thats all I believe I can get for now if I buy a minimag because of my limited money amount I am afraid of short stroking though, is that a serious problem that I shouldn't consider even buying a minimag until I have enough money to buy a retro valve? I might have to go with air/barrel/stock minimag for up to 6 monthes, unless it isnt worth it.

What's a good priced barrel too

Thanks for everything

[Havoc_online]

AGD stock barrels are a lot better than most ppl think. No, you should not have any short stroking problems on a properly set valve(you might have to get used to the trigger). I'd get an Iframe, very good upgrade indeed. Iframe/level 10/Retro Valve are serious long term upgrades but a properly set stock minimag will definitly run with the big boys IMO.

[angelKiller16]

The stock minimag is a great gun, you will have no problem with short-storking, you may need to fire it.. um, 500 shots to get used to it but you won't have any problems, And you certainly do not need a retro valve to be able to fire a mag, thats definetly overreacting. I'm sure that 65% of the people on these boards are shooting a stock AIR valve. I would recomend after a berral getting level 10 then an I-frame then later if you still want to getting a retro valve.

Second, a good priced tournament grade berral that I like is the all american, i don't know what the current price is but it is very accurate and quiet too.

[Shirow]

Yep, just bought my mag and that's been my upgrading scheme.

Just got lvl 10 (which is awesome btw) gonna get intelliframe this weekend, and then retro in 2-4 weeks. UNless you have a blade/double trigger, I don't think retro is going to be working at full potential.

[Cristobal]

first thing I'd suggest is a motorized hopper (a revvy would be fine). After that, barrel, lvl 10, intelliframe (or z-grip), retro valve is a good progression. Beyond this, air systems, multi-bore barrels and cosmetics are common upgrades

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[FalconGuy016]

Thanks a lot