SLG vs Invert Mini

[secretweaponevan]

I have a mini and like it, but I have a few gripes about it.

Because of its design, you can't put an on/off ASA on it. Its ASA is a regulator with a gas transfer tube going through the grip. If you want an on/off, you are forced to use a New Designz TSO (thread saver on/off) between your tank and your ASA. This makes the marker too long for a lot of players, so they are "forced" to use a 45/4500 tank to keep the length down while gaining the benefits of an on/off air supply. Also, the front grip cannot be moved and it is really close to the trigger frame, so much so that my front hand's thumb sometimes hits the trigger.

Some mini's are afflicted with board/poppet bugs and have to be sent back to KEE. Mine is a 1.1 version (the buggy version supposedly) that I bought used, but I guess I got lucky, mine performs flawlessly. KEE's new spring poppet is supposed to remedy the problem ($8).

Mini Pros:

• Magnetic trigger (like an Emag)
• Tunable for efficiency or to be very gentle on paint
• Light
• Small
• Can shoot deep into tank (runs on 140-200 psi)
• Clamping feedneck

Mini Cons:

• Stuck with stock ASA that may limit your tank options
• You might get a buggy one
• Might be too small for you
• Some loader/tank setups really throw off the balance

I like mine, but after reading SN toter's review of the SLG and its price, I think an SLG will be finding its way into my gear bag soon.

[punkncat]

^ Never really understood the on/off gripe. It is as simple as unscrewing the tank.

I will say that getting an HP output tank off the asa can be a little tricky.

[Storminnorman]

If my old lady can take the tank off her mini anyone can. Just fire the gun while unscrewing if its to hard for you to take off.

[Ninjeff]

dont forget the DP Fusion. I just picked one up, and am extremely happy.

As for you two choices, go for the mini. Ive shot both and the Mini feels better built, and has a better resale value. Both can shoot paint, but ive seen less ball breakage in teh mini at teh field.

[68magOwner]

I have owned 3 minis, 2 fusions, and 1 slg.

Of the three, my favorite has to be the fusion. I like all three, would not feel outgunned bringing any of them onto a PSP or NPPL field, but, the fusion was my personal favorite.

[Bang and Breach]

Funny, my spyder had the same trajectory as my mag, same with my BE Talon, and my friend's Omen, they all had teh same trajectory, it was weird.

Truth.

[SCpoloRicker]

Truth.

Don't you feel a little dirty all the same?

[Indignant]

dont forget the DP Fusion. I just picked one up, and am extremely happy.

As for you two choices, go for the mini. Ive shot both and the Mini feels better built, and has a better resale value. Both can shoot paint, but ive seen less ball breakage in teh mini at teh field.

i love my F7

[Bang and Breach]

Don't you feel a little dirty all the same?

Yeah =\

[veteranmag]

Funny, my spyder had the same trajectory as my mag, same with my BE Talon, and my friend's Omen, they all had teh same trajectory, it was weird.

Amusing... is this the part where B.C.'s thread seeking information gets hijacked and turned into yet another "the Stingray and the Angel both shoot 300 fps!" or "it's the player, not the gun!" thread? As for me, I appreciate and respect other AO members' (subjective) opinions on gear that they have owned/used when I'm deciding on new gear and before I spend my money.

Good luck B.C. let the AO community know how you like your SLG.

[SCpoloRicker]

Well, they do.