Short answer: for most people, the best MJ Arsenal mini rig is the Infinity. It's a 5.5-inch recycler with a fab-egg chamber, a splash guard and a bent neck, and it comes with a carb cap and tool. Our other picks:
- Best incycler: Ursa.
- Smallest and simplest: Jammer.
- Lowest-priced recycler: Claude.
- For both concentrates and flower: iLL-ien. It's the only one that ships with a flower bowl.
Below, all 13 MJ Arsenal mini rigs we carry are compared on height, function and what's in the box. We also cover how recyclers, incyclers and simple perc rigs differ, which banger fits, and how to cold start a mini rig.
MJ Arsenal mini rigs compared
Every rig below has a 10mm female joint and is made of borosilicate glass. Heights and box contents are MJ Arsenal's published specs.
| Rig | Height | Function | In the box | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jammer | 4.25" | Base perc (no recycler); 4mm thick glass | Quartz bucket (no cap) | Smallest and simplest; thickest glass |
| Royale | 5" | Base perc + fab egg | Bucket, flat cap | Fab-egg fans on a budget |
| Ursa | 5" | Discus perc + incycler | Flat quartz bucket, cap, tool | Smooth draws; reclaim catcher |
| Infinity | 5.5" | Fab egg + double-uptake recycler | Bucket, flat cap, tool | Best all-rounder |
| Claude | 5.5" | Double-uptake recycler, twin turbines | Bucket, flat cap | Lowest-priced recycler |
| Gemini | 6.5" | Puck perc, double ball, inverted-cone base | Bucket, flat cap | Simple perc, distinctive shape |
| Turbine | 6.5" | Inception Turbine perc (double perc) | Bucket, flat cap, tool | Heavy diffusion on a broad base |
| Turret | Not listed | Turret perc, fab-egg function | Bucket, flat cap, tool | Fab-egg style with a punted top |
| Apollo | 6.75" | Puck perc, double ball, splash guard | Bucket, flat cap | Taller perc rig with oil catch |
| Apex | 7.4" | Double-uptake recycler | Bucket, flat cap, dab tool | Display piece with real wood accents |
| Time Turner | 7.5" | Double-uptake recycler + 4-hole perc | Bucket, flat cap, tool | Tallest recycler |
| Bloopcycler | About 8" | Spinning incycler + "Blooper Perc" drain | Banger, flat cap, tool | Collector piece (Andy Roth collab) |
| iLL-ien | 8.2" | Double-uptake recycler + puck perc, spinning marble | 1130 dual adapter, banger, flower bowl, cap, tool | Concentrates and flower (Adam iLL collab) |
Specs from MJ Arsenal's product pages, checked October 23, 2026. A few of MJ Arsenal's own pages list two slightly different heights. For example, the Claude is listed at both 5" and 5.5", and the Apollo at both 6.75" and "7 inches." We use the spec-table figure. The Turret's listing gives dimensions without saying which one is height. Check each product page for current price and stock.
Recycler, incycler or simple perc: what's the difference?
Every MJ Arsenal mini rig cools vapor with water, but there are three ways it moves through the glass. The function type affects how a rig draws and how easy it is to clean.
Recyclers
Models: Claude, Infinity, Apex, Time Turner, iLL-ien.
Recyclers pull water up and around through extra tubes, called uptakes, so it keeps circulating while you draw. You get extra cooling and the show of moving water. The trade-off is more glass to clean and more water to manage. Overfill a recycler and water can reach your mouth.
Incyclers
Models: Ursa, Bloopcycler.
Incyclers recirculate water inside the main chamber instead of through external arms, which creates a visible vortex. MJ Arsenal uses the Ursa as its incycler example and the Claude as its recycler example.
Simple perc rigs
Models: Jammer, Royale, Gemini, Apollo, Turbine, Turret.
These rely on a percolator and chamber shape (fab egg, double ball or turbine) without recycling water. Less glass and fewer tubes usually mean easier cleaning and a simpler, more direct draw. For background on percolators, see what a perc does.
Best MJ Arsenal mini rig by use
Best overall: Infinity
The Infinity combines a fab-egg chamber with a double-uptake recycler. It has a splash guard, a built-in oil catch and a bent neck. At 5.5 inches it stays compact, and it ships with a quartz bucket, carb cap and tool. MJ Arsenal also notes that its 10mm joint can take a flower bowl, so you can use it as a small water pipe too.
Best incycler: Ursa
The Ursa pairs a base-connected discus perc with an internal vortex incycler. It has a rear-mounted downstem for stability and a reclaim catcher to keep residue out of the water. At 5 inches it's one of the shortest rigs with recycling function.
Smallest: Jammer
MJ Arsenal calls the Jammer its smallest mini rig. It's 4.25 inches tall, made of extra-thick 4mm glass, with a single base perc and nothing to recycle. It's the easiest to clean and the most travel-friendly. It ships with a quartz bucket but no carb cap, so add one if you plan to dab at lower temperatures. Stock is limited.
Best value recycler: Claude
The Claude is the lowest-priced recycler in the lineup. Its twin turbine chambers and double uptakes give you recycler motion in a 5.5-inch body, with an oil catch included.
Best fab egg: Royale or Turret
The Royale is a classic two-chamber fab egg on a 2.4-inch base. The Turret updates the same idea with a turret perc and a punted top chamber. Pick either if you like fab-egg function without recycler maintenance.
Heaviest diffusion: Turbine
The Turbine uses MJ Arsenal's Inception Turbine perc on a broad, stable base. It's for anyone who wants as much percolation as possible in a 6.5-inch rig.
For concentrates and flower: iLL-ien
The iLL-ien was made with Adam iLL. It's the only rig here that ships with an 1130 dual adapter, a quartz banger and a flower bowl, so you can switch between concentrates and dry herb. The spinning marble top is part of the appeal.
Collector and display pieces: Bloopcycler and Apex
The Bloopcycler is a collaboration with glass artist Andy Roth. It has a spinning incycler and a "Blooper Perc" drain system. The Apex, from the Alpine Series, adds milled wood accents to a 7.4-inch recycler. Both are about looks as much as function.
Which banger fits an MJ Arsenal mini rig?
MJ Arsenal mini rigs take a 10mm male banger. Every rig except the Bloopcycler and iLL-ien ships with a quartz bucket, and those two include a 10mm banger. When it's time to replace or upgrade, these are the MJ Arsenal full-weld 10mm bangers we stock:
| Banger | Bucket (outer / inner / depth) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Full Weld Clear | 22 / 16 / 32mm | Standard hot dabs; easy to see residue |
| Full Weld Opaque | 22 / 16 / 32mm | Better heat retention from the opaque bottom |
| Full Weld Drip | 22 / 16 / 37mm | Drip-style bucket that keeps oil flowing down |
| Cold Start Opaque | 20 / 14 / 53mm | Cold start dabs in a deep, narrow bucket |
| Cold Start Drip | 20 / 14 / 53mm | Cold start dabs with a drip design |
MJ Arsenal describes "full weld" as a one-piece transition from joint to bucket. Before buying, check whether your rig's joint points straight up (90°) or angles out (45°), and match the banger to it. For more on bangers, terp pearls and carb caps, see our quartz banger upgrade guide.
How to cold start a mini rig
Cold starting suits small rigs because it's gentler and easier to control. These steps follow MJ Arsenal's and Leafly's cold start guidance:
- Start with a clean, cool banger. A cold start banger's deep bucket is designed to heat concentrates gradually.
- Load your concentrate into the cold banger and place your carb cap on top.
- Heat the underside of the banger gently, with the flame held a few inches away. MJ Arsenal says concentrates start vaporizing around 450°F, well before quartz turns red. Leafly's guide says to stop as soon as the oil starts to bubble, usually within about 10 seconds.
- Rotate the carb cap and inhale.
- Once the banger cools, wipe out any leftover residue with a cotton swab.
MJ Arsenal notes that cold start hits are smaller and lighter than traditional hot dabs. If your banger has already darkened from overheating, see how to fix a chazzed banger.
MJ Arsenal mini rig FAQ
What size banger fits an MJ Arsenal mini rig?
A 10mm male banger. All the MJ Arsenal mini rigs above have 10mm female joints.
Are MJ Arsenal mini rigs good for beginners?
Yes. They're small, use little water and are easy to handle. The Infinity and Ursa are forgiving all-rounders. The Jammer is the simplest to learn on and clean, but remember it doesn't include a carb cap. New to rigs in general? Start with what dab rigs are and how to use them.
Can you use an MJ Arsenal mini rig for flower?
Only with a 10mm flower bowl in place of the banger. The iLL-ien ships with a flower bowl and an adapter. MJ Arsenal says the Infinity's 10mm joint can also take one.
Which MJ Arsenal mini rigs come with a carb cap?
All of them except the Jammer, which ships with only a quartz bucket.
What's the smallest MJ Arsenal mini rig?
The Jammer, at 4.25 inches tall.
How should I clean a mini rig?
Change the water after each session. For regular deep cleans, use isopropyl alcohol and coarse salt, then rinse well. Our Glass Care 101 guide covers rigs and bangers step by step. If you have hard water, see why citric acid beats vinegar for mineral spots.
Shop the full lineup in our MJ Arsenal collection, or compare other brands in dab rigs.
Sources and disclosure
Bake Buds sells the MJ Arsenal products linked above. Heights, functions, box contents and banger dimensions come from MJ Arsenal's mini dab rig and quartz banger product pages. The cold start guidance comes from MJ Arsenal's dab guide and Leafly's cold start explainer. All were checked October 23, 2026. This guide summarizes manufacturer information and doesn't describe hands-on testing. For adults 21+ where legal.
