Mini-14 vs. AR-15

Capt Skup · Jan 19, 2018

I bought Hogue overmolded stocks for both of my Mini's. Much nicer, more comfortable than the synthetic stocks Rugers fits on their "tacticle" models. One black, one olive drab. Got them both from Amazon, about $70 each. The stock gives a nice grippy surface, a little bit of give when you tighten up on it. Only downfall I have with the Mini, shooting them at the outdoor range. I got to get a shell catcher, because the Mini's kick the ejected shell straight out horizontal at a 90 degree angle from the barrel. I don't want to hit fellow shooters so I try to get the very far right table so the brass/steel cases hit the berm instead.

willtill · Jan 19, 2018

Capt Skup said:
I bought Hogue overmolded stocks for both of my Mini's. Much nicer, more comfortable than the synthetic stocks Rugers fits on their "tacticle" models. One black, one olive drab. Got them both from Amazon, about $70 each. The stock gives a nice grippy surface, a little bit of give when you tighten up on it. Only downfall I have with the Mini, shooting them at the outdoor range. I got to get a shell catcher, because the Mini's kick the ejected shell straight out horizontal at a 90 degree angle from the barrel. I don't want to hit fellow shooters so I try to get the very far right table so the brass/steel cases hit the berm instead.

Adjustable gas block and a heavier recoil spring would negate that somewhat.

But isn't being showered with hot brass part of the fun?

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DarrellA · Jan 19, 2018

willtill said:
I just found a pretty good site for Mini-14 enhancements

http://www.ruger-mini-14-firearms.com/mini_14_30_accessories.php

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Definitely a good site. I installed the stabilizer and adjustable gas block, guide spring and buffer. Made all the difference in the world. Ejected brass stays in the same county now!

dreadpirate · Jan 19, 2018

You guys are subverting my wallet.

Art3 · Jan 19, 2018

Wal-Mart sells Mini-14's. If you collect gift cards, it can really offset the out of pocket costs. Mine only cost me about $300 :innocent0

I know some people don't like Wal-Mart, but the gift card thing is a great way to get liberal acquaintances to subsidize guns and ammo purchases

dreadpirate · Jan 20, 2018

Hmm. I see a stainless Mini 14 Ranch on Guns America, brand new in box, $699 plus $25 S&H. I see a blued Ranch Rifle on Grab a Gun for $679 plus $8 S&H. The stainless sounds like the better deal.

dreadpirate · Jan 20, 2018

willtill said:
Give in to your inner child. You know you need a Mini-14.

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STOP IT!

Dave MP · Jan 20, 2018

joma352 · Jan 20, 2018

my girlfriends step dad loves his mini 14 but we had a shoot out with my ar and i beat him. ar obviously has more aftermarket support

willtill · Jan 20, 2018

joma352 said:
my girlfriends step dad loves his mini 14 but we had a shoot out with my ar and i beat him. ar obviously has more aftermarket support

Didn't you ever have two or more girlfriends at one time? Or boyfriends (I can't determine your sex/sexual orientation - so safe to say that in this day and age).

Variety is the spice of life.

Mini 14 will put a pie plate down at distance, just as easily as an AR. I know. I have both.

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dreadpirate · Jan 20, 2018

willtill said:
Didn't you ever have two or more girlfriends at one time? Or boyfriends (I can't determine your sex/sexual orientation - so safe to say that in this day and age).

Variety is the spice of life.

Mini 14 will put a pie plate down at distance, just as easily as an AR. I know. I have both.

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Yeah - I would feel like I was cheating on my multiple ARs if I got a Mini.

dreadpirate · Jan 20, 2018

Ok blued wood or stainless synthetic? I kind of like the blued wood myself.

Dave MP · Jan 20, 2018

dreadpirate said:
Ok blued wood or stainless synthetic? I kind of like the blued wood myself.

WOOD

Doctor_M · Jan 20, 2018

When has any really great time in your life not involved wood?

dreadpirate · Jan 20, 2018

Hey - I just noticed something interesting; the Mini 14 synthetic stock has a 13" LOP, the wood a 13.5" LOP. Ok -wood it is.

dreadpirate · Jan 20, 2018

Stainless is more rust resistant, but I like blued with wood.

willtill · Jan 20, 2018

dreadpirate said:
Stainless is more rust resistant, but I like blued with wood.

Well... why not get two? :innocent0

My Mini-30 that I'm planning to buy wll be stainless. I'll have best of both worlds.

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dreadpirate · Jan 20, 2018

willtill said:
Well... why not get two?

My Mini-30 that I'm planning to buy wll be stainless. I'll have best of both worlds.

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Well what the hell? I have 7 AR's, what's 2 minis? :rolleyes:

willtill · Jan 21, 2018

dreadpirate said:
Well what the hell? I have 7 AR's, what's 2 minis?

'zactly. Go for it.

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DaemonAssassin · Jan 21, 2018

dreadpirate said:
Yeah - I would feel like I was cheating on my multiple ARs if I got a Mini.

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... :lol2:

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