Mini-14 Tactical

[thatwhichisnt]

My friend just bought one of these friday. We went to sherburn to try it out. I was really impressed with this gun. Recoil was very, very light. Accuracy was good, and will only get better once we get used to the gun. I was thinking about getting an AR, but I am going to fire this a few more times and might consider getting this first instead. Has all the rails to mount whatever you want. Self cleaning gas piston system, which I really like. Good price as well, 650ish. You should really check one out.

 

[Red Jacket]

Did Ruger ever release any magazines for them ?

 

[goodburbon]

I prefer the AR. and you can get an AR for that price too if you are patient or build your own.

 

[SpeedRacer]

Hey look it's just like an AR minus the reliability, accuracy, cheap readily available magazines and properly placed optics rail...and this can all be yours for the same price as a comparable AR! I'll take 10!

 

[Speedlace]

A mangled mess of plastic.

Looks like someone tried to jam 4 guns into one.

 

[kcinnick]

I like a mini 14 ranch rifle, but that thing screams mall ninja.

 

[dantheman]

Never post anything positive about a Mini-14 . I think it's a rule or something .

 

[goodburbon]

They are neat little rifles, I just wouldn't dress up a ranch rifle, call it a tactical rifle and expect it to perform as such.

 

[Bayoupiper]

It's like dating a fat chick.

It can be lots of fun and satisfying as long as nobody sees you.



I guess beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder!


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[dwr461]

Pay the ticket. Sorry I had a flash back to the Off Topic Discussion Room.

As to the rifle, I don't care for it.

Dave

 

[Bayoupiper]

Pay the ticket. Sorry I had a flash back to the Off Topic Discussion Room.

As to the rifle, I don't care for it.

Dave

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[Tulse Luper]

Pay the ticket. Sorry I had a flash back to the Off Topic Discussion Room.

 

[Storm52]

I'd still have my old Mini 14 (kept the 30) if it would have held zero after the barrel heated up. With the price Ruger has on the gun or what they are selling for, I'll keep the AR for 223s.

 

[captain-03]

Purchased a Mini-14 not long after Katrina. First couple times that I took it out, I was very, very disappointed in the accuracy and in the way it wanted to throw the spent brass 50'. It sat in my safe for a couple years. Then I decided to do something with it. Mounted it in the tactical stock and changed the gas bushing. The lock-up now in this tactical stock is super tight! These modifications made a world of difference in this rifle's performance. Still does not shoot as good as any of my ARs, but it is acceptable for a good SHTF weapon.

 

[thatwhichisnt]

This new model accuracy was not bad. I have read it is MUCH improved over the past models. I also have read that it is extremely reliable. I have not read one report about jamming, misfiring, etc. When I purchase things, I always make sure its something I would feel comfortable with in a SHTF type of moment. I want to shoot it more to get used to it, however I am really impressed with it thus far. Acceptable accuracy and with very good durability sounds good to me. For long range I will have a bolt action to take care of those.

 

[charliepapa]

I like a mini 14 ranch rifle, but that thing screams mall ninja.

Maybe, but not as loudly as a guy who's still living at home with mommy and daddy so he can pay the note on his tacti-cool AR's.

I have both AND own my own home...

 

[sonanth]

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