Well I finally went and did it...

[kurtisqpublic]

After years in the sport back in the early 90s I took a break due to burnout on tournaments, etc. I've been getting back into playing over the last two years because my nephew has picked up some interest in playing. I held true to my old school roots the whole time. Well last week I was down at Paintball Daves to get some tank rings for a super old school nitro tank I have and I did the unthinkable. Walked in looking for tank rings walked out with an Invert Mini and a used Pulse loader! I went and bought an electro and I'm really liking it! But I do feel kind of guilty that may old cocker and Classic RT maybe sidelined by this new gun.

[punkncat]

I really enjoy my Mini. It has been a great little marker, especially for the price.

[kurtisqpublic]

I picked it up for the fun of it and it just felt right. I've actually had a hard time putting it down and the price was really right on the package deal.
Only problem is I can't bring myself to put up with the folks on the nation to get advice on the thing. Do you have any good advice or pointers?

[punkncat]

Use an LP tank with it. Not because you have to, but because it will unscrew much easier. I have heard people say they just run the tank out and then unscrew it.

I am going to assume that you already have a decent cocker threaded barrel. The stock one stinks.

I really like the stock board, although you will find many that don't....the only thing other than the barrel that found really needs changing are the detents. Although I never have gotten around to changing mine.

I really can't think of much else except to clean and lube it frequently. Oh also IF you happen to start chopping paint, be mindful that the eye holes will allow paint to run right onto the board.

[trevorjk]

I picked it up for the fun of it and it just felt right. I've actually had a hard time putting it down and the price was really right on the package deal.
Only problem is I can't bring myself to put up with the folks on the nation to get advice on the thing. Do you have any good advice or pointers?

sure :)

the gun stock is amazing! as for upgrades, there really isnt any.

best upgrade bar none for the mini.... New Designz V2 with Spring kit. there bolt with the blue spring makes the gun very soft on paint, and increases efficiency. but at the cost of rate of fire. but with that bolt and blue spring you can still easily reach 15-17bps

http://www.newdesignz.com/InvertMINI.htm

http://www.newdesignz.com/InvertMINI_2.htm

buy those here
pbgear for $50

as for lube, get LURKER LUBE! - hands down best lube for the mini.

there are some after market triggers - but TheBetterOnes are apparently the best - also there are other brands, but everyone is raving about these triggers, and they are only $35

there are some aftermarket boards - but for $75 get the 7th element board - same features as every board out there, but $25-$75 cheaper and comes with life time warrenty. excellent board


and a useful item for the mini. the New Designz Thread Saver. has an on/off purge for your tank to help save the threads.

pbgear $30


Feednecks = ion/impulse threaded
Barrels = cocker threads
grips = mini specific, but there are plenty of styles to choose from



any other questions just ask

[kurtisqpublic]

Yes I was thinking about getting a smaller and lower pressure tank. That way I could keep the high pressure tanks for the RT and Cocker. I've got some nice cocker barrels but my favorite, a custom D.A.C. barrel that a French player gave me at the Zap am open back in the day is too wide to fit the mini

All my other cocker barrels are stainless (bought the gun way before stuff like the freak existed).

I take it the lube to use is Dow 33 or the stuff in the little carmex looking tin that came with the gun?

[Spencer]

Because of this thread I am considering a mini over a PMR for a new backup marker..

How do Mini's compare to PMR's in loudness..

Or just answer this are they loud?

[punkncat]

Dow works fine.

Nice info posted above.

[trevorjk]

Use an LP tank with it. Not because you have to, but because it will unscrew much easier. I have heard people say they just run the tank out and then unscrew it.

I am going to assume that you already have a decent cocker threaded barrel. The stock one stinks.

I really like the stock board, although you will find many that don't....the only thing other than the barrel that found really needs changing are the detents. Although I never have gotten around to changing mine.

I really can't think of much else except to clean and lube it frequently. Oh also IF you happen to start chopping paint, be mindful that the eye holes will allow paint to run right onto the board.

to elaborate a bit. the stock board is great! however, there is no mechanic anti-bounce software on the stock board. and with the trigger being a H.A.L Sensor it is VERY easy to set the trigger to the point of full auto bounce. so with an after market board, you can get the trigger that super tight and not have bounce because of the anti-bounce software. ---- that is pretty much the only flaw of the stock board.

as for detents, they are alright. like on any gun, just alright. they get the job done. but if you want better get Kila Detents. pbgear = $25 for a pair - comes in all colors

[kurtisqpublic]

Much appreciated guys! I'm old and this new technology is kind of like showing a caveman fire!

To answer the question above. To me the mini is pretty darn quiet.

[trevorjk]

Because of this thread I am considering a mini over a PMR for a new backup marker..

How do Mini's compare to PMR's in loudness..

Or just answer this are they loud?

it varies on what barrel you are using and how much porting there is. so its a tough question to answer, however the mini has a distinct sound signature. but you have to pay attention to tell the difference

the pmr is naturally going to be quiter with its true spool valve design. but its going to cost you more then a mini will after you upgrade the trigger frame and trigger like most PMR buyers do

[trevorjk]

and kurtis, where in Wisconsin are you from? ive shot mini's exclusively for a year and a half now, and have bought one for the gf, and got all my buddies hooked.

so if you ever need any help, i work at paintball Sally's in Salem Wisconsin every saturday. and id gladly give you a free lesson on the mini :)

[Spencer]

it varies on what barrel you are using and how much porting there is. so its a tough question to answer, however the mini has a distinct sound signature. but you have to pay attention to tell the difference

the pmr is naturally going to be quiter with its true spool valve design. but its going to cost you more then a mini will after you upgrade the trigger frame and trigger like most PMR buyers do

Funny I heard about 3 people so far say the PMR is much louder...

Im using a 16" Deadly wind barrel so it will be about as quitet as it can get, But I hate loud markers...

So its either a PMR or a MINI..

[trevorjk]

Funny I heard about 3 people so far say the PMR is much louder...

Im using a 16" Deadly wind barrel so it will be about as quitet as it can get, But I hate loud markers...

So its either a PMR or a MINI..

well the differences in sound levels are very tiny. the sound signature though is where you can tell the difference. by all means they are not loud guns, but they are not the quitest.

[kurtisqpublic]

and kurtis, where in Wisconsin are you from? ive shot mini's exclusively for a year and a half now, and have bought one for the gf, and got all my buddies hooked.

so if you ever need any help, i work at paintball Sally's in Salem Wisconsin every saturday. and id gladly give you a free lesson on the mini :)

Thanks Trev! I may take you up on that! I live in Milwaukee but I'm in the paintball Sally's neck of the woods a few times a week. More often Thursdays than Saturdays. In the past splat camp was always my home field but i think a may try sams soon so that would give me an excuse to zip down that way. Does Sam's do Saturday walk ons or are they a sunday only field?