Ruger Mini 14

My Toy · Oct 16, 2014

Do you think the newer redesigned Ruger Mini 14 (with what appears to have a heavier barrel under the handguard) is superior to the older models of Mini 14?

In general what do you think of these rifles (accuracy, reliability, ruggedness, ease of maintenance)?

-Z/28- · Oct 16, 2014

Just recently discussed in this thread here: http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=160844&highlight=mini

BigDaddy · Oct 17, 2014

My Toy said:
Do you think the newer redesigned Ruger Mini 14 (with what appears to have a heavier barrel under the handguard) is superior to the older models of Mini 14?

In general what do you think of these rifles (accuracy, reliability, ruggedness, ease of maintenance)?

I've been thinking about a mini 30. No question the newer models of both are more accurate. You might browse the rugerforum.com.
For the cost of a new rifle, you can send your new rifle to Accuracy Systems and get better accuracy.

SCARCQB · Oct 17, 2014

Just a little motivation.

Got wood?

snakep · Oct 17, 2014

I have a newer Mini 30...it is very accurate at 100yds, and shoots Russian ammo with no problem...of course, YMMV...s

VG-10 · Oct 18, 2014

BigDaddy said:
I've been thinking about a mini 30. No question the newer models of both are more accurate. You might browse the rugerforum.com.
For the cost of a new rifle, you can send your new rifle to Accuracy Systems and get better accuracy.

for Accuracy systems

OP, if you haven't checked out their web site, you should! Had a friend that sent AS his Mini.

Vile Shadow · Oct 18, 2014

SCARCQB said:
Just a little motivation.

Got wood?

No, that ain't motivation, especially since we can't have 'em with the foldin' stocks no more. :envy:

Biggfoot44 · Oct 18, 2014

The question to ask yourself , is do you LIKE a Mini is basically its origional configuration ? If so go for one , the current production are better than ever.

BUT if you want to turn it into an ertaz AR-15 , or want a tinker toy modular gun , you won't be pleased.

Bisleyfan44 · Oct 18, 2014

Biggfoot44 said:
ertaz AR-15

What's this?

Biggfoot44 · Oct 18, 2014

I probably misspelled the german word for imatation , aka fake ., aka a slight reslemblence only.

BigDaddy · Oct 18, 2014

ersatz was the word you were looking for

SCARCQB · Oct 18, 2014

Sling Blade said:
No, that ain't motivation, especially since we can't have 'em with the foldin' stocks no more.

A1 uniform has two factory original side folder stocks for sale.

Vile Shadow · Oct 18, 2014

SCARCQB said:
A1 uniform has two factory original side folder stocks for sale.

Too bad you can't put 'em on, or you'd be makin' an ALG. :sad20:

dontpanic · Oct 18, 2014

The ones A1 has are already on machine guns. Ban only applies to semi auto. They also have 13" barrels.

Yellowhand · Oct 18, 2014

They are superior to the older "pencil barrel" models. Accuracy is much improved over the older models with a thicker, tapered barrel...I like the traditional look of a mini 14/30 carbine. Mine shoots very well and hits where it is aimed within 1" inch at 50 yards. Good enough for me...

Hit and Run · Oct 18, 2014

Better new than old. Improved accuracy and even better compared older version when it barrel gets hot.

Bisleyfan44 · Oct 20, 2014

Biggfoot44 said:
I probably misspelled the german word for imatation , aka fake ., aka a slight reslemblence only.

BigDaddy said:
ersatz was the word you were looking for

Ahh. Gotcha.

Capt Skup · Oct 22, 2014

I have a couple of the new Mini-14s, both 5.56. I have had many in the past. Both were bought at local Walmart (Dunkirk Walmart has one in stock right now for a very good price). I do remove the wood stock, and install the overmolded Hogue stocks, purchased from Amazon. Love the guns, work great, only downfall is that the only quality magazines for them are from Ruger and they are expensive. Don't bother with the aftermarket mags, none have been reliable for me. I wish MagPul would get into the market for the Mini and build 30 rounders for it.

jt2100r · Oct 25, 2014

I bought that one in Dunkirk last nite. Put in layaway will pick it up next week when someone will be there for filling out the paperwork.

DaemonAssassin · Oct 25, 2014

SCARCQB said:
Just a little motivation.

Got wood?

Rocking the bogner right now. Ass... :lol2:

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