EVOL American Air Arms EVOL Paradigm Mini

[MileHighAirGunner]

That’s right, I said Paradigm Mini.



Alright, alright, so this isn’t real. Which is probably evident by my amateur photo cropping. But it ought to be real. IMHO of course.

All the higher end subcompact carbines are all black tackycool style rifles and while they may work just fine, they’re too utilitarian to me and aren’t very sexy. Again IMHO of course. The EVOL Mini is the ideal size and I liked that about it when I checked one out at Airguns of Arizona a few months ago but I’m just not that into the all black tackycool rifles that much. Especially at this price point. The Paradigm on the other hand is sexy as he!!. But it’s just too long for my personal tastes. I like my gals short and petite. We need to blend short and compact with the beauty and sex appeal and I’m convinced that the airgun world needs some high quality subcompact wooden stock air rifle options.

I don’t think this would be too hard to do either. I assume a Mini tube and barrel can be put on a Paradigm with little issue so it’s just a matter of a stock. And I’m sure a professional like Steve Corcoran could make the stock easily enough. The forearm just needs shortened and do away with the recessed rail in the bottom. Maybe make it a little slimmer and rounder instead of flat. It wouldn’t be a bench gun anyhow. Personally I think this would be an an awesome offering and I’d buy one tomorrow if it were available. I’d go with a walnut stock.

So let’s hear it. Would anyone else besides me buy this if it were available?

 

[ctshooter]

This is a really cool idea. I think the mock ups look great.
Only change would be maintain the M-LOK slots under the barrel to keep accessory rail options.

 

[Air86]

I'd love to see this option for the 15" version

 

[American Air Arms]

Nice work . Steve C and I are scheming something at the moment. Maybe a bit more minimalist for the mini but still beautiful wood.

 

[Peskådot671]

Could've fooled me but I've always given this some thought. I'm in!

 

[Madeintheuk]

Similar to a bsa ultra in length and much sexier. I would buy one without hesitation!

 

[Pumacarl]

I would love to see some lightweight slimmer carbon fiber stocks. The Paradigm stock is a little chunky for walking about hunting duty but I do it prefer it over the tactical style.

 

[ctshooter]

I would love to see some lightweight slimmer carbon fiber stocks. The Paradigm stock is a little chunky for walking about hunting duty but I do it prefer it over the tactical style.

Have you held a Paradigm? It's actually lighter than the tact version.

 

[Woogie_man]

When walking in the woods the Paradigm stock can get a little heavy. Though that may be why there are sling studs on the stock as well.

 

[CTAirgunner]

The paradigm stock actually has about a half a pound over its tactical counterpart (factory for factory) , however I feel it is better balanced when shouldering. I would argue that a conventional , slim, sporter style stock from the same wood would be lighter and still be better balanced , but this is all just thoughts in the head. I love my paradigm stock , I love the tac versions. As evol owners we are pretty lucky airgun enthusiasts.

 

[Pumacarl]

Have you held a Paradigm? It's actually lighter than the tact version.

Yeah, I have used one all summer on a farm, pretty familiar with one at this point. The stock is great for target and just walking outside and dispatching critters but it ain't no Kimber ultra-light mountain rifle either. It looks damn good, feels good, but it isn't what I want on an all day, walking/stalking gun either. jmo

 

[Bladebum]

I would love to see some lightweight slimmer carbon fiber stocks. The Paradigm stock is a little chunky for walking about hunting duty but I do it prefer it over the tactical style.

I would love this as well, before I got my Evol in hand I had planned on having a custom CF stock made for it. After I recieved the gun though I quickly started to like the tactical style and never read dressed it. A CF stock would be absolutely phenomenal on the Evol.

 

[ctshooter]

Yeah, I have used one all summer on a farm, pretty familiar with one at this point. The stock is great for target and just walking outside and dispatching critters but it ain't no Kimber ultra-light mountain rifle either. It looks damn good, feels good, but it isn't what I want on an all day, walking/stalking gun either. jmo

That's fair - I just didn't know if you had first hand experience or were speculating.

Out of curiosity - was it a walnut or a laminate stock? IIRC most laminates come in a touch heavier because of all the glue on the layers.

 

[Pumacarl]

That's fair - I just didn't know if you had first hand experience or were speculating.
Out of curiosity - was it a walnut or a laminate stock? IIRC most laminates come in a touch heavier because of all the glue on the layers.

The grey laminate, just like the picture above.

 

[Farmplinker2]

You guys are really trying to deplete my bank account, aren't you?

 

[Woogie_man]

Yup!

You can't take it with you, so you might as well enjoy the stuff before you can't use it.

 

[Pumacarl]

^This

 

[pan60]

Yup!

You can't take it with you, so you might as well enjoy the stuff before you can't use it.

plus one!

 

[Airgun-hobbyist]

Nice work . Steve C and I are scheming something at the moment. Maybe a bit more minimalist for the mini but still beautiful wood.

With all this positive response to the beautiful woodwork you guy's have brought us, it sounds like you and Steve are going to be busy again building the new models!

 

[Woogie_man]

A shorter option would be great! or just the option for a wooden stock on the Evol mini. The major difference between the Evol and the Paradim is mainly the trigger I believe. Other than that everything is basically the same.