Ruger, the XGI. I did not know...

Capt Skup · Nov 1, 2017

That any were ever released for sale. When it was originally announced that Ruger would produce it, I got all happy. Soon sadness set in, when it was learned that Ruger changed their minds. Here is a video I found today of one, and it being shot. Interesting, what could have been.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdjgiFQ0Gkc

Name Taken · Nov 1, 2017

Interesting.

I'm not sure how the Mini platform didn't get more attention in the LE field. Not scary looking and plenty effective.

Brikhaus · Nov 1, 2017

My guess as to why it never took off in the LE market would be that mid-80's, patrol rifles were not a real big deal. The trusty 12ga. with buckshot was the choice for most agencies, as far as long guns went.

jimbobborg · Nov 1, 2017

Capt Skup said:
Soon sadness set in, when it was learned that Ruger changed their minds.

They found that the receiver on the blued version cracked in less than 10,000 rounds, so they canned the idea. All of those early Mini-30s had .308" barrels for a reason.

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