I have an upgrade question

[koz138]

i was approached by a buddy of mine and was [/IMG] asked if I ever played and own any paintball equipmenti told him ya and asked why and he told he just picked up and A-5 and 98 Custume, and asked if i would play. well needless to say it took on a life of its own. I own a Mini Mag. I'm the third owner of the gun. the last time i used it was about 6 yrs ago. Took it out of it case two weeks ago and lite up the shed up in my back yard

The problem is this gun has not seen and upgrade in probably 8 or 9 yrs. The only upgrades were gone by the first owner. he installed a Turbo expension system with a Sheridan RG-1 regulator and a Lvl 7 Bolt kits (the bolt is brass) and a Reactor high Perform. On/Off Assembly.

I am really out of the loop with all the upgrades. I'm definite on the Intelliframe double trigger. but the Lvl 10 and the X- valve i'm not sure on. I don't know how to put this but with the stock A.I.R. reg, will it be a problem for the Lvl 10. I kept reading that it was important to make sure air pressure was tune in. remember this gun has the orginal A.I.R. reg on it. Or would it bein my best interest just to step it up to the X-Valve.

Thought, Ideas, hell Prayers are greatly appriacated.

[foefumm]

Hi Koz,
Well for what it's worth I am in the same situation as you...just unpacked my Minimag and played last week...after several years.
Anyway I will be looking at the lvl10 first, rather than the X-valve, because I still use C02. And before I upgrade to the X-valve(which will not work on C02) I will buy a HPS tank. From what I have read on this board the lvl10 should work fine(with AIR/Classic valve) but needs a bit of tuning...anyone please correct me if I am wrong.

i was approached by a buddy of mine and was [/IMG] asked if I ever played and own any paintball equipmenti told him ya and asked why and he told he just picked up and A-5 and 98 Custume, and asked if i would play. well needless to say it took on a life of its own. I own a Mini Mag. I'm the third owner of the gun. the last time i used it was about 6 yrs ago. Took it out of it case two weeks ago and lite up the shed up in my back yard

The problem is this gun has not seen and upgrade in probably 8 or 9 yrs. The only upgrades were gone by the first owner. he installed a Turbo expension system with a Sheridan RG-1 regulator and a Lvl 7 Bolt kits (the bolt is brass) and a Reactor high Perform. On/Off Assembly.

I am really out of the loop with all the upgrades. I'm definite on the Intelliframe double trigger. but the Lvl 10 and the X- valve i'm not sure on. I don't know how to put this but with the stock A.I.R. reg, will it be a problem for the Lvl 10. I kept reading that it was important to make sure air pressure was tune in. remember this gun has the orginal A.I.R. reg on it. Or would it bein my best interest just to step it up to the X-Valve.

Thought, Ideas, hell Prayers are greatly appriacated.

[Ruler_Mark]

the only reasons why you would need a xvalve over a classic are:
Weight, xvalve is lighter
Speed, xvalve has a faster recharge Requires HPA no CO2
Trigger pull, xvalve is lighter
RT effect, xvalve can do it

[koz138]

Hi Koz,
Well for what it's worth I am in the same situation as you...just unpacked my Minimag and played last week...after several years.
Anyway I will be looking at the lvl10 first, rather than the X-valve, because I still use C02. And before I upgrade to the X-valve(which will not work on C02) I will buy a HPS tank. From what I have read on this board the lvl10 should work fine(with AIR/Classic valve) but needs a bit of tuning...anyone please correct me if I am wrong.

I didn't even thnk about the HPA. that is good to know. If I get as much I get out this spring and summer before I decide on that. thanks

[koz138]

the only reasons why you would need a xvalve over a classic are:
Weight, xvalve is lighter
Speed, xvalve has a faster recharge Requires HPA no CO2
Trigger pull, xvalve is lighter
RT effect, xvalve can do it

dumb question can the co2 bottles take the HPA or are you stuck buy the carbon filber?

[koz138]

the only reasons why you would need a xvalve over a classic are:
Weight, xvalve is lighter
Speed, xvalve has a faster recharge Requires HPA no CO2
Trigger pull, xvalve is lighter
RT effect, xvalve can do it

who makes a good barrel. I see Smart Part and DYE are mentined alot.

[Ruler_Mark]

CO2 will explode if filled to a high pressure of air.

Barrel quality all depend son how much $$ you can budget for it

[foefumm]

As far as I know, the C02 tanks do not take HPA. But you are not stuck to buying carbon fiber HPA tanks...there are metal tanks available for a lower price than CF, if you do not mind the extra weight.

[garbageman705]

CO2 regulates itself at around 800 or so PSI. CO2 tanks are made to hold about 3000 psi before they burst.

HPA tanks hold 3000/4500/5000 psi then a regulator lowers the pressure down to a usable pressure. usually around 400-800 psi.

So, you can put air in a CO2 tank, just don't put more than 1500 psi in it to be on the safe side. As well, since the CO2 tank has no regulator, you need one on the gun otherwise you would blow a valve or shoot really hot.

If you put air in a CO2 tank I am not responsible if you kill yourself.

[koz138]

CO2 will explode if filled to a high pressure of air.

Barrel quality all depend son how much $$ you can budget for it

I've seen kits for 100+ and a single barrel for 30+. I don't mine spending the money. I thnk 2 or 3 good barrels wouldn't be a bad idea just for the fact if a ball breaks i can quickly change and not have to worry about cleaning it right there in te field

[foefumm]

Koz, here are some helpful tips I got from the AO community regarding air tanks...hope that helps. http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=223680

[koz138]

Koz, here are some helpful tips I got from the AO community regarding air tanks...hope that helps. http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=223680

thanks

[Ruler_Mark]

if you need help on picking a barrel, use this as some help:
Mann's barrel test

http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?t=2218018

[foefumm]

Thanks for that link Ruler_Mark ...I was wondering about the barrel stuff as well.

if you need help on picking a barrel, use this as some help:
Mann's barrel test
http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?t=2218018

[koz138]

CO2 regulates itself at around 800 or so PSI. CO2 tanks are made to hold about 3000 psi before they burst.

HPA tanks hold 3000/4500/5000 psi then a regulator lowers the pressure down to a usable pressure. usually around 400-800 psi.

So, you can put air in a CO2 tank, just don't put more than 1500 psi in it to be on the safe side. As well, since the CO2 tank has no regulator, you need one on the gun otherwise you would blow a valve or shoot really hot.

If you put air in a CO2 tank I am not responsible if you kill yourself.

it will be a lesson learned