- May 15, 2007
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When was your Mini made? Earlier examples had a reputation for so-so accuracy at best. It was eventually determined that poor barrel harmonics were the source. Once that was addressed accuracy improved. I'm not sure of the time period that change was instituted or what serial number.
The serial number does begin with 583, so it is the later model. I didn't get a chance to take it back out yesterday, but I did give it a semi-quick cleaning.IIRC, the improved models began with the 58"x" and up serial numbers.
Once thing I have done to it, is installed a SHOK-BUFF recoil buffer on the rear of the op rod spring (took this pic off of the 'net for an example):
While I was looking for the above pic as an example to post what I've done, I also saw that someone else has installed the same SHOK-BUFF over the gas pipe (like in the pic below). I may try this, the shock buffers tame the violent recoil/metal on metal contact of the op rod at each opposing end.
These are the SHOK-BUFF recoil buffers, marketed for M1911A1's but they also work in the mini-14
Shok-Buff« Recoil Buffers | 1911
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