Morning! I get in from a 12 hour night shift at the mine, anticipating picking my girls up with zero sleep and Ivan has me up watching the mini fix build. Shower, coffee, and I’m in full on dad mode. Excellent build! Waiting on the follow up! 🇺🇸🗽🦅🇦🇹 ☕️
This is an excellent series. For all us gun building geeks, this one is extra special. Love all the specialized jigs and fixtures they built, in order to ease assembly. Looking forward to part two. Thanks.
i was building a jig in my mind that i could bang out glock strikers with in under 2 secs.lol. we arent paying these guys because they are jedi gunsmiths, its because they built the smart tools n can do these quick. very eye opening indeed.
I imagine that it's a super cool experience to watch something come together at the factory, and know it's yours. I was acquainted with a fellow who got to watch his Corvette get assembled at the factory. I've never experienced such a thing, but he said there's nothing like it, adding that everyone ought to have such an opportunity. Welcome to the club of the elite, of which I am not a member. Good video.
I've heard about people getting cars as they come off the assembly line, I think that is pretty cool. The fact that Q offers customer build days is amazing too me. I think it is one of the coolest things in the industry.
Wow! Ivan, I am very excited for this series. I now hunt vicariously via TH-cam due to severe arthritis. No complaints; just life. I grew up in the 50s when we literally ate upland game as our meat source. Mom rarely purchased meat until the freezer was low on quail, squirrel, and cottontail 😊. And yes, we walked to school, up hill both ways, in deep snow! 😆Well, we did walk.
That thing is sweet - looks so light you'd probably forget it was there on the sling hiking through the back country. Really excited to see this series unfold and potentially some of your culinary skills! Awesome as always Ivan.
So much yesss for this little rifle! The Honey Badger, The Fix & now The Mini Fix; That's a pretty gangster trifecta you got goin' on there Broski 🤙 Q needs to make a .308 Battle Rifle & name it The Sugar Bear so you can hunt us down a Sasquatch. That would be so bad ass & one helluva Docu-Series caught on film!
Really cool to see the jigs they created for their weapon. I'm not much of a hunter / special purpose rifle guy, but if I was that'd be my weapon of choice.
This is pretty damn cool you get the or at least get to use all this stuff that isn’t even in production yet. The mini fix we can all buy has a 22” barrel and is 224 Valkyrie. Sorry if I missed it, what caliber is this one? You can see why this rifle is so damn expensive, I mean maybe not for what it is but everything on here is basically proprietary except the grip and a couple springs.
@@KitBadger if i knew a venture capitalist, i would try to start a refugee relocation village in a gun friendly state for people in md, ca, il n any other liberal stronghold so they can flee/move with like minded folks n yet again be free in America.
Another one of my favorite series. Wish I could afford to fly there and build one. Your one lucky guy. Hey when you build the silencer build my Thunder Chicken I been waiting for LOL. Can't wait for the next video.
I can’t wait to see your suppressor build. Omg I have been wanting to see this for a while now. Is the inside of the can PVD coated as well? Seems like it would be beneficial to have some type of anti carbon coating inside.
I hate when you need the factory to work on a gun... all those special jig and fixtures make it damn.near impossible to take things apart. But we have this video to show what would need to be made... still not easy.
I want one of these so bad...it would compliment my Sugar Weasel and Trash Panda. Do you know if there is any other way to get on the list for one other then customer build days seeing Covid has messed that up.
Q - "The fix is the most innovative bolt action ever" can't hit out to 500 yards. Big fix will maybe push 1000 accurately. $3300 is Extremely expensive for a "super innovative" bolt gun that drops way off after 700-800 yards. The mini is just a novelty toy for airsoft assassins. You can build a big bore bolt gun the way you want it for the same price as that gun alone and shoot to a mile.
Yes I do. But it is a exchange of value. :) And that baller lifestyle had me sleeping in an airport terminal the night before last and a friends couch last night. :)
Never heard of a mini fix. What is so special about them. What does it do that a HK or Ar pistol can not do? This just came up on my feed. Price of 3-k for a bolt gun. ?
Proff that New Englanders still make guns, just not in New Haven -- darn it. Ivan, only Flatlanders say "rad," the word you are looking for around here is "wicked."
Gonna get you a case of Moxie and Foxon Park/Avery's, tickets to The Sox, and a pair of boat shoes (which you to wear ion a boat as well as on land), make a New Englander out of you yet.@@KitBadger
Why? They are expensive and you have a gun that is useless to swap parts with any other AR 15. That is the reason the AR 15 is such an awesome platform. Hell, I gave away guns to my family members that were problematic calibers and guns that were not interchangeable with the other guns I own.
For starters, if you like it. People often overlook that most guns get bought because people just plain like them. Not because they are the "Best" at any given task. And people also overlook that it is perfectly fine to do that. Everyone is free to spend their money how they see fit. :)
I get that, but if you had a buddy ask you why you bought a gun, some explanation beyond " I just liked it" is usually in order. I get that many people buy stuff with zero clue what they are doing, or what they are buying. Being able to explain the cost difference between manufacturers and why one is a better way to go even though it is more expensive, that takes a little knowledge and it does help those who are looking to buy a gun and make the same good decision with their money. You were there, you have handled their product. If I ask you what you think and why it is a good decision to buy from them. Why is that a difficult thing for you to reply to? "You don't have to buy one", or "people just buy things because they like it". Why have a channel that shows guns if there is no working knowledge on your part?
@@richardjohnson4696 I literally spent the first part of this video speaking to the why behind the MiniFix, with respect to my needs. Do I need to hand feed you what I already stated? Do you need bullet points? Small, lightweight, compact, a pistol for legalities, 1:5 twist 300 blk for heavy subsonics, ergonomic controls, bolt action (again for legalities in some places), readily available magazines, etc...
@@KitBadger oh interesting! Didn't think of that. Actually, I think one of my states is like that... BTW, you were right about the honey badger. I didn't care for it on paper or in video but in the hand I get it.. I told you a while ago I thought the rattler made more sense but I actually think I prefer the honey badger cause of the weight and balance. The rattler is a friggin brick of a tiny gun in comparison
@@willypeter8861 I won't force you to buy it... :) It is another offering to the market for those that want it. They also have started shipping a rifle version in .224 Valkyrie with a 22" barrel. All comes down to what people what. And sometimes something can just be cool too.
Kit Badger I’d be interesting in the 224. My current back country rifle is a 22-250 or .300 win mag depending on game. It’s easy for me to get above tree line where shots can be far.
@@yeates26 There are rifles under $500 that are very capable of taking nearly any game animal you wish to eat. I take no issue with a craftsman taking a rich man's money by appealing to his ego. That is a sign of an evolved mind. 90% of hunters do so successfully, with $500 rifles.
I usually don't have the attention span to watch a 25 minute video, but for a kit badger video I got all the time in the world.
Haha, thanks buddy. Hopefully it was worth it. :)
Morning! I get in from a 12 hour night shift at the mine, anticipating picking my girls up with zero sleep and Ivan has me up watching the mini fix build. Shower, coffee, and I’m in full on dad mode. Excellent build! Waiting on the follow up! 🇺🇸🗽🦅🇦🇹 ☕️
Haha, sorry not sorry buddy. I hope you've had a good weekend with your kids. :)
Kit Badger - Thanks, Ivan! I’m making coffee ☕️ and letting the girls sleep in this morning. Breakfast 🍳 at the Triangle Café, soon I hope! 🇺🇸🗽🦅🇦🇹
This is an excellent series. For all us gun building geeks, this one is extra special. Love all the specialized jigs and fixtures they built, in order to ease assembly. Looking forward to part two. Thanks.
Ya, the fixtures are crazy. They come up with some amazing stuff, to make amazing stuff. :)
The jigs are amazing! I’m loving this.
@@mlevans066 ya, pretty amazing what they've came up with...
i was building a jig in my mind that i could bang out glock strikers with in under 2 secs.lol. we arent paying these guys because they are jedi gunsmiths, its because they built the smart tools n can do these quick. very eye opening indeed.
@@zexnynex777 that is about it, Jedi level engineers. :)
Thank you. A Mini Fix needs to go on my list. So impressed with Q innovation and consumer focus.
If you pick up one of their guns, I'd really encourage you to head out there and build it with them. Incredible experience.
I imagine that it's a super cool experience to watch something come together at the factory, and know it's yours. I was acquainted with a fellow who got to watch his Corvette get assembled at the factory. I've never experienced such a thing, but he said there's nothing like it, adding that everyone ought to have such an opportunity. Welcome to the club of the elite, of which I am not a member. Good video.
I've heard about people getting cars as they come off the assembly line, I think that is pretty cool. The fact that Q offers customer build days is amazing too me. I think it is one of the coolest things in the industry.
Wow! Ivan, I am very excited for this series. I now hunt vicariously via TH-cam due to severe arthritis. No complaints; just life. I grew up in the 50s when we literally ate upland game as our meat source. Mom rarely purchased meat until the freezer was low on quail, squirrel, and cottontail 😊. And yes, we walked to school, up hill both ways, in deep snow! 😆Well, we did walk.
Haha, glad to share the adventure Mark. :)
Experience of a lifetime! I had a blast visiting NH and seeing everyone at Q.
They are an amazing group out there. :)
That thing is sweet - looks so light you'd probably forget it was there on the sling hiking through the back country. Really excited to see this series unfold and potentially some of your culinary skills! Awesome as always Ivan.
Thanks buddy, it will be a really fun series.
Best source of Q info, should do one of KB's "Q and a**" podcasts one of these days, it'd be rad...
I may, it would be fun to do with Kevin. We'll see... :)
For folks who are interested, Ivan was on Episode 24 in July 2020.
Late to the party, but very nice of you Kit to bring us along. Now part 2 coming up.
Glad to do it. Thanks for watching!
Cool adventure and tour. Lots of information and neat range toy. This is the exact one, I am looking for. Compact and powerful.
It is a really fun gun to shoot. :)
Great video!
Thanks!
Now you got me all excited to watch the can be built! Epic
It is a fun series... :)
Building your own pistol (and Dropkick Murphy's!) How cool is that?! Awesome concept Ivan, looking forward to the rest!
Thanks Nick!
Bad ass rifle, and amazing experience you had being able to build it and really get to see what is going on inside.
Ya, the customer build days are one of the coolest things going on in the industry.
So much yesss for this little rifle! The Honey Badger, The Fix & now The Mini Fix; That's a pretty gangster trifecta you got goin' on there Broski 🤙 Q needs to make a .308 Battle Rifle & name it The Sugar Bear so you can hunt us down a Sasquatch. That would be so bad ass & one helluva Docu-Series caught on film!
Haha, seriously. :)
Really cool to see the jigs they created for their weapon. I'm not much of a hunter / special purpose rifle guy, but if I was that'd be my weapon of choice.
It is a pretty unique and well suited weapon to certain tasks. :)
This is pretty damn cool you get the or at least get to use all this stuff that isn’t even in production yet. The mini fix we can all buy has a 22” barrel and is 224 Valkyrie. Sorry if I missed it, what caliber is this one? You can see why this rifle is so damn expensive, I mean maybe not for what it is but everything on here is basically proprietary except the grip and a couple springs.
This one is 300 Blackout.
Kit Badger If this is 300 blackout why wouldn’t you just use your Honey Badger? Is it for accuracy? Hunting laws?
@@thegolflife7565 Yes.
Kit Badger yes to which part?
@@thegolflife7565 some hunting laws and to see if it is more accurate.
Ivan, your contracting vid may be viral. But I always enjoy anything about Q or Panamint. Thanks for cool content
Right on Denis, thanks buddy. :)
Thanks for the great videos on all things by Q. Been waiting for over a year to get my Mini, getting anxious...
No problem Craig, thanks for watching. They're working through their backorders of 224s right now.
Really enjoyed this video. Great idea for a series.
Thanks man, it should be pretty cool. :)
Pretty Rad!!! Awesome company !!! Thanxs !!!
Agreed! :)
Awesome video! I'm really excited for this series!
Thanks Ben, it will be a fun one!
I've been waiting months for some actual info on the Mini Fix to finally drop. Thanks Ivan!
No problem man, thanks for watching.
Kit Badger Of course! Looking forward to part 2! Did any of the folks at Q happen to drop hints about potential release dates for us plebs?
@@SoldierO7 no luck on dates. They will be filling all the 224 orders though before they get into the 300 Blk.
So awesome. Can't wait for more
I should have part 2 up next week Steven. :)
Very nice! A perfection. Thanks
Love this idea man!!! Going to be awesome to see the entire progression! 🤘
Thanks buddy, I'm excited about it too.
Good video for your morning coffee.
Really enjoying your content, all good stuff. Your channel is going to be very successful.
Thanks for that man, I appreciate it.
I've been waiting for this. Thanks Ivan.
My pleasure buddy, glad to finally get it edited and up. :)
I would like to see Q's take on a handgun.
all metal rifles are cold to hang onto if you are hunting in winter conditions.
So true...
I hope Q submits this gun to California to be in the handgun safety roster. Franklin Armory was able to get a manual action AR pistol on the roster.
I feel for you guys out there...
@@KitBadger if i knew a venture capitalist, i would try to start a refugee relocation village in a gun friendly state for people in md, ca, il n any other liberal stronghold so they can flee/move with like minded folks n yet again be free in America.
Make California free again
Morning poop/coffee crew checking in!
This gun is bad af💯
This thing is awesome
Agreed, it is pretty amazing. :)
Another one of my favorite series. Wish I could afford to fly there and build one. Your one lucky guy. Hey when you build the silencer build my Thunder Chicken I been waiting for LOL. Can't wait for the next video.
Hahaha, we'll see Alexander. :)
Skinhead on on the MBTA, song of my 20's.
It is a solid one from those guys. :)
Cool idea for a series.
I want to see the scope being built and what scope you choose.
Thanks man, I'm pretty excited to put this series out.
Mf’ing Q 🤤🤤🤙🏼🤙🏼
This is going to be an awesome series!
Thanks man, I'm excited as well. :)
You might be geekier than Nutn. Awesome data points. Signed, a mathematician. :)
Thanks for watching.
Kit Badger keep up the insightful videos please
sigh, preordered my miniFix a long time ago, cant wait to get it. Join my Fix, HB pistol, HB SD
so what made you want this over a semi auto?
the mini fix seems to be the modern rendition of the ww2 delisle carbine
Kind of isn't it.
I can’t wait to see your suppressor build. Omg I have been wanting to see this for a while now. Is the inside of the can PVD coated as well? Seems like it would be beneficial to have some type of anti carbon coating inside.
Hopefully by the end of the week I'll get part 2 up.
Q products All Daym day!
They make rad stuff... :)
I need this in a honey Badger/SW please. PLEASE.
shit, i need to get a minFix pistol now in 300 Blk. Got the preorder on the 224V mini Fix
Haha, collect them all. :)
Badass
It is pretty rad... :)
Very cool 👍👍
I hate when you need the factory to work on a gun... all those special jig and fixtures make it damn.near impossible to take things apart. But we have this video to show what would need to be made... still not easy.
Nice informative video! I’d be curious to know how long it takes the Q guy to build one without any distractions.
They batch them, so significantly faster making say 4-5 at a time.
When can we expect part ???? Got checking every two mins lol
Working on getting it up by this Friday or Saturday. :)
I want one of these so bad...it would compliment my Sugar Weasel and Trash Panda. Do you know if there is any other way to get on the list for one other then customer build days seeing Covid has messed that up.
TGC Sent me!!
Awesome, thanks for coming over!
Wait, the sear is in the bolt? That's crazy.
Yes, it is some amazing engineering.
If I get to assemble my own, I’ll buy one. You listening Q?
My dream rifl... pistol.
It is pretty awesome...
Can wait to see how it work up to 200 yards.
@@prepsho5007 me too, looking forward to taking it out as far as I can. Just for fun more than anything.
They will send some part to Europe? If You will hit big orange fruit from 200 yard ones on 3 shots I will fall in love anyway :-)
Part 2 I meant
what kind of t-handle torque driver is it? can you please let me know?
Thank you
Great gun, bit too much proprietary parts
Reminds of a ar pistol with a folding pistol brace hmmmm?
Q - "The fix is the most innovative bolt action ever" can't hit out to 500 yards. Big fix will maybe push 1000 accurately. $3300 is Extremely expensive for a "super innovative" bolt gun that drops way off after 700-800 yards. The mini is just a novelty toy for airsoft assassins. You can build a big bore bolt gun the way you want it for the same price as that gun alone and shoot to a mile.
Not sure if you guys ever mentioned what caliber. 300 blackout correct?
Yes.
What brand of tool is that t-handle torque wrench?
It is made by Fix-It-Sticks.
Ok, what the heck is that? (beside really cool?) Caliber ? mag fed bolt action pistol?
Rhetorical? :) 300 Blackout.
@@KitBadger I did not know the caliber...... I love learning new stuff, thanks!
@@danielboydcooper6850 ya, I forgot to mention that I guess. Thanks for watching Daniel.
what caliber? 300 AAC Blackout? 6.5mm Grendel?
300 Blackout
When are they supposed to be shipping these guns ?
They just started shipping the Mini Fix rifles in 224 Valkyrie, not sure on these pistols.
DO A VIDEO AT CGS group!
And you get to keep that when you're done!? Anyone know the term for 'Baller Lifestyle' in the 2A community?
Yes I do. But it is a exchange of value. :) And that baller lifestyle had me sleeping in an airport terminal the night before last and a friends couch last night. :)
This was what watching a plank warp must feel like
Try it and get back to me.
Kit Badger 😂👍
mike mccolgan dropkick! 🤘
Hell ya. :)
Bigfoot in the backround at 1:11
Lol!
Easter Eggs...
@@KitBadger sasquatch babies look for easter eggs?!?!?
@@jonathank7394 he is an easter egg, and yes.
Is the brace for sale
Not that I know of.
🙌🏻🙌🏻
No loctite on screws?
Only the ones that need it.
3:39
Won't a flat lug break easier than a conical lug?
@and Justice 4 All
I mean shearing off a lug. But now that I think about it, its probably not a big deal with a bolt action gun.
I'm not sure off hand. But I imagine you're thinking about a gas gun cycling versus a bolt action.
@@KitBadger
I was. It hit me after I commented that its probably not an issue with a bolt gun.
Never heard of a mini fix.
What is so special about them.
What does it do that a HK or Ar pistol can not do?
This just came up on my feed.
Price of 3-k for a bolt gun. ?
Watch the video, decide for yourself. Maybe it isn't for you.
Im hesitant to even check the price. Im guessing 2k
More.
DD MK 18 please
Because the MK18 is a 300blk bolt gun?
Whats it chambered in?
300 Blackout.
Nice.
6.8 or 6.5 barrels available?
This is the Mini, so only cartridges that fit in the AR patterned magazine, like 224 Valkyrie.
Kit Badger I should have been more specific. 6.8 SPC or 6.5 Grendel?
@@KnifeCursed ahh, I imagine someone could make a barrel for it. Possibly down the road someone will, not sure.
Can I put that folding stock on any Mil-spec AR lower.? Dope as video
No
that's a lot of parts.....
Proff that New Englanders still make guns, just not in New Haven -- darn it. Ivan, only Flatlanders say "rad," the word you are looking for around here is "wicked."
Hahaha, fair enough Harold.
Gonna get you a case of Moxie and Foxon Park/Avery's, tickets to The Sox, and a pair of boat shoes (which you to wear ion a boat as well as on land), make a New Englander out of you yet.@@KitBadger
@@haroldellis9721 hahaha, we'll see buddy. :)
Did you ask how fast he can put it together hahaha
Significantly faster than me.... :)
@@KitBadger That Bolt Tho? Good stuff Bro.
@@hajihunterr7662 ya, amazing gun... Thanks for watching man.
So you can never fully disassemble this at home , that sucks
You can disassemble it down to the components that require lubrication and maintenance.
What cal?
300 Blk.
talking about over complicating a bolt action...
Why is this a thing?
SO, it's a bolt action Ar-15 pistol. OK then.
Checks Price.....EEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Why? They are expensive and you have a gun that is useless to swap parts with any other AR 15. That is the reason the AR 15 is such an awesome platform. Hell, I gave away guns to my family members that were problematic calibers and guns that were not interchangeable with the other guns I own.
If it doesn't fill a role for you, you don't have to buy it Richard. It is okay. :)
So what is the point of buying one of their guns?
For starters, if you like it. People often overlook that most guns get bought because people just plain like them. Not because they are the "Best" at any given task. And people also overlook that it is perfectly fine to do that. Everyone is free to spend their money how they see fit. :)
I get that, but if you had a buddy ask you why you bought a gun, some explanation beyond " I just liked it" is usually in order. I get that many people buy stuff with zero clue what they are doing, or what they are buying. Being able to explain the cost difference between manufacturers and why one is a better way to go even though it is more expensive, that takes a little knowledge and it does help those who are looking to buy a gun and make the same good decision with their money.
You were there, you have handled their product. If I ask you what you think and why it is a good decision to buy from them. Why is that a difficult thing for you to reply to?
"You don't have to buy one", or "people just buy things because they like it". Why have a channel that shows guns if there is no working knowledge on your part?
@@richardjohnson4696 I literally spent the first part of this video speaking to the why behind the MiniFix, with respect to my needs. Do I need to hand feed you what I already stated? Do you need bullet points? Small, lightweight, compact, a pistol for legalities, 1:5 twist 300 blk for heavy subsonics, ergonomic controls, bolt action (again for legalities in some places), readily available magazines, etc...
So it's a bolt action AR?
It is a bolt action pistol, that shares some features of an AR I guess. I mean a Ferrari is just a car, you know... :)
@@KitBadger I know, I've had 3 of them haha.
That's interesting, why would someone want this over a semi auto variant like the honey badger?
@@maximusjoseppi5904 different state laws dictate what can't be used for hunting. Some places a semi auto is a no go.
@@KitBadger oh interesting! Didn't think of that. Actually, I think one of my states is like that...
BTW, you were right about the honey badger. I didn't care for it on paper or in video but in the hand I get it.. I told you a while ago I thought the rattler made more sense but I actually think I prefer the honey badger cause of the weight and balance.
The rattler is a friggin brick of a tiny gun in comparison
@@maximusjoseppi5904 Hahaha, I know right? It is so hard to convey the weight of something. :)
Monotone
I can't tell if you're just joking...
Wtf role does this toy fill?
The one I mentioned in the first two minutes... :)
I skipped the boring parts in the hopes of watching you kill stuff.
Went back over the intro. Bro, that’s mega niche. For mega bucks.
@@willypeter8861 I won't force you to buy it... :) It is another offering to the market for those that want it. They also have started shipping a rifle version in .224 Valkyrie with a 22" barrel. All comes down to what people what. And sometimes something can just be cool too.
Kit Badger I’d be interesting in the 224. My current back country rifle is a 22-250 or .300 win mag depending on game. It’s easy for me to get above tree line where shots can be far.
Ya, out West is one thing. But most of the country hunts out of stands or on the edge of plowed fields. Ultimately close range shots.
I have said all along that the fix is nothing more than a bolt action ar15/10 and all you guys just suck it up!
You tell them Justin!
First
Quick fact: 90% of Americans who own high quality, accurate hunting rifles, do not , and never will hunt.
Probably absolutely 67% true... :)
@@KitBadger No, it's 100% true that 10% of people who own hunting rifles are hunters.
@@timhallas4275 ok. :)
Your statement should say, 90% of Americans who own hunting rifles could never afford this rifle. So aggravating that rifle makers cater to wealthy.
@@yeates26 There are rifles under $500 that are very capable of taking nearly any game animal you wish to eat. I take no issue with a craftsman taking a rich man's money by appealing to his ego. That is a sign of an evolved mind. 90% of hunters do so successfully, with $500 rifles.
3000$ for a bolt action pistol. Pass.
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