Is it worth upgrading a 14500 mini?

[toddos]

I have an old 14500 Mini that I bought over 3 years ago. I loved that thing, right up until I bought a Grand less than six months later. Then the mini went into storage. I see that Rob now has the SO rebuild kit up for the minis, and the description implies that it works for the old 14500 as well as the mini 2/2.1. Thus the $25 question is, should I buy it and rebuild my mini?

I'll also need some new batteries, as my handful of AW 14500s are super old. There doesn't seem to be much demand for 14500 batteries, and thus it doesn't look like much has changed in the 3 years since I used 14500s. AW IMRs are still 600mAh and 4A, there's an EFest that's 8C/700mah (but supposedly is really only 600mah and thus 4.8A, with some sources even saying their max continuous discharge is only 3A), and ...? I can't find any other, better 14500s.

 

[CATastrophe]

I have 2 OG minis and a Grand. I am upgrading mine and ordered kits last night. I think the improved firing pin is worth the upgrade - no more filing or noalox. I use one of my minis everyday alongside my Grand. It's still got the original firing pin and is over two years old. I think it's due for a little upgrade considering it's been in daily use since I got it. I don't mind the small battery because I love the size of the mini.

 

[oplholik]

I will be doing the upgrade for my two 14500 minis. Love that I won't have to mess with noalox anymore. My other Reos will follow.

 

[Justice]

My main mod is my 18490 and both my go mini and Grand are like my backups I will likely upgrade my go at some point as well as the grand but they just sit gathering dust have been for over a year now between my 18490 as my out and about and my 18490 wood and VV as home use what more do I need

 

[oplholik]

Just ordered 3 of the up grade kits for my two minis, and one 2.0. My two Grands, I will do next month. Can't wait, to get these.