WELL PRO WE23-MINI Compact Rotary Minigun AEG

If you like the sound of letting rip with 36 rounds per second but you're after something more compact and practical than the WE23-S, the WELL PRO WE23-MINI Compact Rotary Minigun AEG should be right up your street! This, the smallest of the WELL PRO Minigun line is equipped with a minimalist sliding stock and pistol grip setup, making it more familiar to assault rifle users with the same friendship-ruining firepower of the original! 

The internals of the WE23-MINI is absolutely unique but very well designed, equipped with 6.03mm tightbore inner barrels for maximum air efficiency and accuracy potential, though this hardly matters given how many BBs this thing puts down! Tipping the scales at a remarkably low 2.8 kg and only 44cm long when collapsed, the WE23-MINI is ideal for aggressive skirmishers who like to move fast and bring unrivalled firepower to the table! 

Starting at the front we can see 5 outer barrels, bound together with an aluminium ring to keep things stable and straight. The outer barrels are also constructed from aluminium and have threaded tips concealed beneath thread protectors. The spacing between each barrel is quite tight, so we doubt you will fit 5 tracer units on at once, but there is nothing stopping you from mounting one or two for a realistic tracer shot every few shots to confirm your point of impact. We recommend going for the shortest and lightest tracer units you can find or waiting for the WELL PRO Minigun Tracer Unit to drop!

Moving rearwards, we come to the handguard which is constructed from rigid high-density polymer with a textured surface feel, indicating fibre reinforcement. The handguard is cylindrical in shape and boasts M-LOK slots at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock positions, with 3 pre-installed 20mm Picatinny rail sections for M-LOK. This allows you to add mission-essential equipment such as flashlights and lasers without adding the excess weight associated with 20mm quad-railed handguards. 

The WE23-MINI comes packaged with a miniature version of the legendary Grip-pod, designed to mount to the M-LOK slots; combining vertical foregrip and bipod functionality. Once the Grip-pod is mounted, press the catch on the side to deploy the bipod legs and simply push them back in again to stow. This is a really thoughtful inclusion from WELL PRO, giving us the perfect enhancement for the WE23-MINI for no extra money!

Following the handguard we reach the receiver which is also constructed from high density polymer, keeping the weight down and the strength high. The receiver is relatively featureless, with no ejection port or charging handle to be found. The ambidextrous fire selector switch is located on the pistol grip on the bottom of the receiver, offering an ultra-short 45-degree throw between safe and fire. The switch sits right beneath your thumb for fast access and is present on each side, perfect for left or right-handed juggernauts!

Running along the top of the receiver, the WE23-MINI is rocking a 20mm Picatinny rail, ready for your choice of optical sight. While the "spray and pray" mantra is effective with this beast, a red dot sight can only make it better! In the centre of the rail, we have a set of open backup sights moulded in, though these are almost impossible to use with the stock deployed. At the rear of the rail, you'll notice a gold-coloured screw; this is the motor height adjustment screw and we don't recommend messing with it unless you're sure you know what you're doing!

The rear of the receiver features a substantial sling point, allowing for slings of various types to be mounted for extra support. A second sling point is present on the top front of the receiver, allowing you to mount a two-point sling and switch to a sidearm if you manage to drain the massive 600rnd autowinding high-cap magazine!

On the bottom of the receiver, we can find the magazine well, but no magazine catch. This is because the mag catch is positioned on the front of the magazine itself, easily accessed from either side. The magazine supplied with the Minigun is a spring-assisted high-cap magazine which winds up using the internal motor of the Minigun itself, meaning no need to faff around winding a wheel, just dump your mag as fast as you can! Please note, the WE23-MINI requires the 600rnd version of the WELL PRO Minigun mag and won't accept the 1200rnd or 1800rnd versions. 

The magazine indexes at the rear and rocks in to lock at the front, similarly to an AK or FAL platform, but this is where the similarities end! To fill the mag, you will need to remove the rear plate to expose the fill window. Removing the rear plate is far easier than any other AEG box mag; simply squeeze the two tabs on either side of the central "bar" on the rear plate and it comes straight off, together with the large internal spring. Remove the entire assembly, pour your BBs into the mag,  reinstall the rear plate and you are ready to shoot!

The battery compartment is located inside the pistol grip and is accessible by pulling the metal screw tab on the bottom rear of the grip forwards, after which the compartment can be hinged open. Inside, you will find a Deans/T-plug battery connector to which you connect your choice of battery. We recommend an 11.1V 600mAh LiPo but you may be able to fit bigger batteries inside if you are careful when installing them.

At the rear, we can find the slimline sliding stock of the WE23-MINI, a compact design inspired by real-world PDW stocks. The stock is a minimalist design but perfectly suited to this ultra-short and lightweight BB-slinging machine, featuring a pair of sling loops on either side and a serrated butt plate for optimal gripping qualities. The stock can be extended by pressing both of the catches on either side of the receiver and pulling it out into the deployed position. 

If you've been waiting for the most compact, agile Minigun yet, the WE23-MINI is exactly that! Cut from the same cloth as the WE23-S, WE23-H and WE23-X but far lighter, shorter and a little bit cheaper, the WELL PRO WE23-MINI is ready to shred your local site with an astonishing 36 rounds per second!

Features

• It's a freakin' Minigun! - The most compact and agile Minigun yet!
• Rotary barrels - A second motor rotates the outer barrels
• 5x 6.03mm Tightbore inner barrels - Accuracy through volume of fire!
• Rotary Adjustable HOP-up units - 5 rotary adjusters inside the magazine well, rotate the barrels manually to access
• M-LOK handguard - M-LOK slots at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock, ready for M-LOK accessories
• 3x 20mm Picatinny rail adapters for M-LOK pre-installed - Ready for 20mm Picatinny accessories
• Mini Grip-pod for M-LOK included - Awesome grip with a built-in bipod, ideal for this build!
• 20mm Picatinny railed receiver - Ready for a red dot sight or scope
• Conventional sling slots on the front and rear of the receiver - Ready for a single-point or two-point sling
• Additional sling points on the stock - Plenty of sling options for this beast!
• SAFE - FULL AUTO fire modes - Not likely to be allowed on CQB sites, for good reason!
• Finger ridged pistol grip - Comfortable with or without gloves
• Ambidextrous fire selector switch - SAFE - AUTO configuration
• Magazine release located on the front of the magazine - Ambidextrous functionality
• Witness window on the sides of the magazine - Keep track of how fast you're burning through BBs
• Rear wired to the pistol grip: Deans/T-Plug battery connector - Recommended battery: 11.1V 600mAh LiPo
• 2-Position sliding stock - Press the catches on either side of the receiver and pull the stock out to extend
• Stabilising brace included - Mounts to the stock, allows for single-handed use
• Compatible with WE23-Mini 600rnd Magazines - NOT compatible with other Minigun mags

Package Includes

• WELL PRO WE23-MINI Compact Rotary Minigun AEG
  • 600rnd WE23-MINI Magazine
  • Mini Grip-pod for M-LOK
  • Stabilising brace