CombatAK
Hooligan #12
My search for the perfect mini-14 has begun. Wood and blue for me as well. I will have one before 2018 ends!!!
Mini-14 vs. AR-15
- Thread starter CombatAK
- Start date
The #1 community for Gun Owners of the Northeast
Member Benefits:
No ad networks! Discuss all aspects of firearm ownership Discuss anti-gun legislation Buy, sell, and trade in the classified section Chat with Local gun shops, ranges, trainers & other businesses Discover free outdoor shooting areas View up to date on firearm-related events Share photos & video with other members ...and so much more!
Member Benefits:
Major03
Ultimate Member
Well, I gotta say...I’ve never felt the urge for a mini. I never got it...but this thread has started to change my mind. I might need one too.
My vote is for the wood and blue too
My vote is for the wood and blue too
dreadpirate
Ultimate Member
Hide one in the closet, while you are playing with the other. It is all about the rush of cheating on your multiple AR's!
Wait, are you a mARmon? I hear they believe in polygamy...
dreadpirate
Ultimate Member
Next thing you know there will be a Mini porn thread
Rockzilla
Ultimate Member
They are nice and fun to shoot don't know what series I've got, I do remember a recall on some of the earlier stainless ones in a certain range of numbers.Got a ole stainless one with wood and have to say that it looks pretty good.Get one and have fun.
And a side note: Mini-14 thread..... Why not .. there's the Mattel toy thread just saying.
-Rock
And a side note: Mini-14 thread..... Why not .. there's the Mattel toy thread just saying.
-Rock
dreadpirate
Ultimate Member
It's now a matter of which is more important; Mini 14, a CZ 455, a 300 black upper, or 300 black bolt Ranch gun. That's always been the problem whenever I have thought about a Mini, something else comes up. But this thread has more than anything raised the Mini closer to the top of the list. We shall see.
Why use that ugly little divisive word, when "and" is just so much more
I can say the word "and" while maintaining a smile the whole time
If there is even a hint of new legislation, the semi-autos will get snatched up/priced up first
. Just saying
dreadpirate
Ultimate Member
If there is even a hint of new legislation, the semi-autos will get snatched up/priced up first
In that case, I should buy more AR stripped lower receivers.
Alan3413
Ultimate Member
- Mar 4, 2013
- 17,097
Neither.
Stainless wood is the only way to go.
Get the stainless and buy the wood stock kit from Midway.
I have an AR, don't love it, it is fine for what it is. Never really lusted after one.
Now, M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, M1A, and even the Mini-14, while I haven't pulled the trigger yet (couldn't help it), I've lusted after those for going on 20 years. That alone is reason enough to buy one.
However, we live in MD so we all have a reason to consider them.
There is no better gun IMO for home defense than a 20 round .223/5.56 carbine. Good stopping power at home defense distances with less risk of overpenetration than any other caliber except maybe .22lr (and certainly less than any other effective home defense round), long gun accuracy, flash hider to help your night vision, and decent capacity in case of home invasion. In MD, would you rather a police official, prosecutor, plantiff's attorney, or jury see the traditional, hunting rifle looking, wood stocked Mini or an EBR M-16 looking AR? Sure, if it is a good shoot you should be fine right? Seriously, this is the real world, and this is anti-gun MD. I want everything that can go in my favor as possible. Good shoot, PC looking gun, give me every advantage when fighting for my life after the fight without losing my tactical advantage when fighting for my life during the fight. The Mini hits the spot.
The only reason I'm not getting one now, I'm paying off debt and saving for a house. If I buy a house this spring (and not spring 2019) the only question is do I get the Mini or a 3" S&W 686 Plus first.
Now, M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, M1A, and even the Mini-14, while I haven't pulled the trigger yet (couldn't help it), I've lusted after those for going on 20 years. That alone is reason enough to buy one.
However, we live in MD so we all have a reason to consider them.
There is no better gun IMO for home defense than a 20 round .223/5.56 carbine. Good stopping power at home defense distances with less risk of overpenetration than any other caliber except maybe .22lr (and certainly less than any other effective home defense round), long gun accuracy, flash hider to help your night vision, and decent capacity in case of home invasion. In MD, would you rather a police official, prosecutor, plantiff's attorney, or jury see the traditional, hunting rifle looking, wood stocked Mini or an EBR M-16 looking AR? Sure, if it is a good shoot you should be fine right? Seriously, this is the real world, and this is anti-gun MD. I want everything that can go in my favor as possible. Good shoot, PC looking gun, give me every advantage when fighting for my life after the fight without losing my tactical advantage when fighting for my life during the fight. The Mini hits the spot.
The only reason I'm not getting one now, I'm paying off debt and saving for a house. If I buy a house this spring (and not spring 2019) the only question is do I get the Mini or a 3" S&W 686 Plus first.
Vile Shadow
...
- Feb 28, 2013
- 28,953
RJRjr
Active Member
Good idear...
Yes , I love porn threads.
Straightbolt
unindicted co-conspirator
If the Mini 14 used AR mags I would consider it but I'm not interested in stocking up on another .223/5.56 semi auto rifle mag.
I can live without it.
I can live without it.
dreadpirate
Ultimate Member
Tracker
Active Member
I passed on a stainless mini 14 with a wood stock about 15 yrs ago at Walmart. Price was $420. I kick myself every time I think about it.
wreckdiver
Ultimate Member
- Nov 13, 2008
- 2,938
Same here. Stainless mini’s Were $400 at Sports Authority. Worse for me was passing on a mint stainless folder at my first Timonium gunshow back in the 90’s for $600.
RJRjr
Active Member
You realize these are not pictures of, well, you know. They are firearms
Yes , I know. I'm no really into midgets anyways.
Alan3413
Ultimate Member
- Mar 4, 2013
- 17,097
You realize these are not pictures of, well, you know. They are firearms
Yeah, but they got wood. Or at least some of them.
Vile Shadow
...
- Feb 28, 2013
- 28,953
copasetic
Member
The mini-14, stainless and woody is a great back up .223/5.56 rifle. It is likely not as accurate as most AR type rifles, but it is much less obtrusive. It is also quite reliable, especially the later models with thicker barrels. Most of us already have ARs and the ammo to go with them, this is just another way of utilizing said ammo without looking "extra scary" while retaining similar capabilities. It would be great if it used Ar mags, but as a secondary rifle it does not need 20 mags. Just my 2 cents.
