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tobnpr · September 6, 2012, 08:34 AM

Yup.
I had a 188 series Mini- it was one with a 1 in 7 twist barrel, there was a short period when Ruger changed the Mini to that twist...
Check your SN online at the Ruger site. You can shoot heavier bullets with the 7 twist barrel.

September 6, 2012, 08:34 AM	#5
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	Yup. I had a 188 series Mini- it was one with a 1 in 7 twist barrel, there was a short period when Ruger changed the Mini to that twist... Check your SN online at the Ruger site. You can shoot heavier bullets with the 7 twist barrel.