http://www.ar15.com/content/swat/200...vs_Mini-14.pdf
This is an artical written before the newer Barrels came out and the mini still did well vs the AR.
The guy says the AR has a disadvantage at close range shoots because of the sights force you to aim above the target to get a hit...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fk84KLiaa4
Also Nut N fancy has many Vid's on Mini 14 and this one... The MIni 14 won the day. He says the mini 14 is not any better then the AR or AK-74,
but it is just as good.
I really think anyone who hates on the MINI 14 is someone who dumped a lot of cash into their AR, or some dealer who hates not making huge profits on AR sales...