*Paintball* Invert Mini-Durable? / Freak Barrel+Apex?

Question

I am getting my first paintball gun soon and I have made up my mind about the Invert Mini. If not, I would bye the Ion but seeing as how this should last me a couple of years, I would rather spend another 75$ to get the Mini.

1. Is the Invert Mini sturdy? I have heard that it isn't sturdy at all but there is also another side.

My second question has to do with the Freak Barrel and Apex tip. I thought the barrel would look sick but I don't think I'm ready to do the tape mod which is recommended.

Nevertheless through research I found out about the already compatible 6" tip.

2. Does it require the back and front parts? Or does it count as a front for the back?

3. There is an insert, back, and front for the freak barrel to work?

Now if all of those are required..

then how do the lengths add up?

People say that 12-14 inch barrels are the best but I don't see that as a possibility as the:

front is already 12" at the shortest

Added to the back, insert, and tip would be at least 24".

Answer 1

http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews...

What will you be playing, woodsball or speedball?

If you can afford it, the new BT TM-7 uses mini technology.

As to your barrel question, I cannot answer.

Barrels longer than 16" are for looks.  12"-16" is the ideal barrel length.  The Apex tip will add a few inches to the end of your barrel.

Not as expensive as barrel kits but still an excellent barrel because of its unique bore that will fit and accuractly shoot differently sized paintballs, A Palmers Brass Barrel:

http://www.palmer-pursuit.com/cart/index...

There is even an Apex Tip Adaptor for it:

http://www.palmer-pursuit.com/cart/index...

(unless you use a tape with a slick back, the Apex tip won't turn too well).

Palmers Brass Barrel, not longer than 16", porting does reduce the noise on the Palmers Brass Barrel but on certain guns like tippmanns, its not worth the extra cost, and a .690 bore.

Answer 2

Freak kits are something called "three piece systems". They have a back and a front piece that s***w together, and a sized insert which slips inside the back to match the size of the ball. The back is a set length, 6", and then they sell tips to make it go anywhere from 7" to 24" However, the best length is a 12"- 14".

Another front piece is that is available is the BT adapter. It is a 6" front piece, which gives you a 12" overall barrel.

Honestly, I've never seen the freak/BT shoot, but I have seen many BT's and I'm not crazy about them. Very hard to get a ball to fly straight.

Although I have to say, if this is your first gun, you may not want to deal with a freak kit. The inserts can be a massive pain in the neck. A J&J will give you very good accuracy for a whooole lot cheaper. And you could put that money back into your gun.

Mini's are INFAMOUS for breaking down if you don't baby them. However, it is simply luck of the draw. I have seen some mini's that have been back to the shop like 3948398475 times, and others that have never even had a problem.

Ions are more durable, in my experience. As long as you take care of them they will take care of you. Less luck dependent. With a little modification they shoot great. My teammate has one and he loves it. The only thing you will have to deal with with an ion is the haters that can't stand getting beat with a "noob" gun.