If you mine in low or nullsec a crazy expensive fit is literally asking for it. You will never pay off a loss.
Venture does the gas missions fine, I prefer the pioneer for the one with rats. Venture is better in null as it has the “I’m just a cyno lighter alt” camo going on.
FYI: Gevlon Goblin, the guy who posted about the mining mission farm is back and posting on Reddit!