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I really don't understand why anyone would buy a Mini-14 when you can get an AR for the same or less money.
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AR15 - Aluminum Receiver with black paint/coating
Mini-14 - blued steel or stainless steel
AR15 - Plastic furniture
Mini-14 - wood furniture
AR15 - Everyone has one, I'm tired of looking at them.
Mini-14 - Attractive looking, rugged rifle that has a uniqueness appeal to it.
Both are made to shoot primarily 5.56. Either rifle can handle thousands upon thousands of rounds with no maintenance problems. If we're talking full-auto, I'd rather have the M16 because of the chrome lined barrel and easy to find/replace parts. I would love to have a custom Mini-14 with a fluted heavy barrel and custom wood stock. I already have a Colt AR15 that sits in my safe with no range time in the last 15 years. I'd gladly trade it for a custom Mini-14.