Non plastic handguards for Mini14

Chubbo · July 5, 2016, 02:56 PM

I have a "1984" vintage Mini 14 with a factory folding stock, that I have replaced the plastic pistol grip handle, that broke, with a hand built handle that I made from aluminum. Ruger would not sell me a replacement handle, so I said I'll make one the way I want it. It has the same grip angle as a 1911 pistol, and has 1911 grip bushings that will accept any full size 1911 grips, and has a compartment that holds two spare rounds, with a latching cover. The only thing made from "soy bean/ horse manure plastic", is the handguard. since I have a hatred of anything made from plastic in firearms construction, I would like to replace it with one of wood, or metal. So far I have had no luck finding one. Anyone know where I might find one? ahttps://thefiringline.com/forums/att...d=1467747258SS

Minorcan · July 5, 2016, 08:20 PM

Nice looking rifle. The early Minis had wooden top covers. The one I had would fit on a newer Mini where the plastic cover goes. May fi yours as well since the folding stocks were on early Minis. You can pick them up used on SnaBay and other sites fairly cheap.

Chubbo · July 9, 2016, 11:19 AM

I have lost the Stock that came on my 1984 ss Mini 14 Rifle. I found the box & all the paperwork that it came with it, but not the wood stock & handguard. I must have put it in the attic of my house, for safe keeping, and it has been covered with blown in insulation. I just spent the last two days searching for it, in every nook & cranny in the house. Thanks Minorcan, for the Information on the stock wood handguards fitting. I have also spent a lot of time on the internet looking for a wood handguard to replace the plastic one that is on the rifle now, with no success. I have become computer illiterate, and maybe I am not looking in the right places, and maybe not for the right thing, a (stock wood handguard), but evidently they are very scarce, or nobody wants to sell theirs, or I am doing something Very wrong. Funny, the "soy bean / horse manure" handguard that my rifle has on it now is beginning to look better, and better all the time. I might just have to give up the search.

turkeestalker · July 9, 2016, 02:54 PM

It's pricey and will take a little work, but looking at your grip I'm thinking you won't much mind.
http://www.gunville.com/products/rug...repro-top-wood

T. O'Heir · July 10, 2016, 12:39 PM

Gunparts lists a wooden hand guard, currently sold out of course, at $26.10. No mention of who made it. Series 180's.
Originals are fibreglass, not plastic. GP wants $16.40 for a non-ventilated version. $19.25 for ventilated.
They list steel, SS and wood for Series 181-186's. Also sold out.
No mention when or if they'll get more. Might be worth contacting 'em anyway though.
There was a wooden one on Evil-bay in 2015. Guy wanted $65 for it. OUCH.

bamaranger · July 12, 2016, 03:41 AM

There are two wooden handguards on Ebay right now. Don't know if they will fit your rifle.....go have a look.

I traded into a wooden handguard for my Mini30 a few years back. The guard came off an early Mini14.....just snapped right on my Mini30........and looks great.

johnandersonm777 · July 13, 2016, 02:00 AM

The rifle looking great! Use Walnut wood HANDGUARDS for alleviation shooting.

July 9, 2016, 11:19 AM	#3
Chubbo Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Fl. in winter, OH in summer Posts: 29	Lost Stock I have lost the Stock that came on my 1984 ss Mini 14 Rifle. I found the box & all the paperwork that it came with it, but not the wood stock & handguard. I must have put it in the attic of my house, for safe keeping, and it has been covered with blown in insulation. I just spent the last two days searching for it, in every nook & cranny in the house. Thanks Minorcan, for the Information on the stock wood handguards fitting. I have also spent a lot of time on the internet looking for a wood handguard to replace the plastic one that is on the rifle now, with no success. I have become computer illiterate, and maybe I am not looking in the right places, and maybe not for the right thing, a (stock wood handguard), but evidently they are very scarce, or nobody wants to sell theirs, or I am doing something Very wrong. Funny, the "soy bean / horse manure" handguard that my rifle has on it now is beginning to look better, and better all the time. I might just have to give up the search. __________________ It's Mind Over Matter, If You Don't Mind It Don't Matter.

July 9, 2016, 02:54 PM	#4
turkeestalker Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2015 Location: Cottleville, Missouri Posts: 1,115	It's pricey and will take a little work, but looking at your grip I'm thinking you won't much mind. http://www.gunville.com/products/rug...repro-top-wood __________________ Vegetarian... primitive word for lousy hunter!

July 10, 2016, 12:39 PM	#5
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Gunparts lists a wooden hand guard, currently sold out of course, at $26.10. No mention of who made it. Series 180's. Originals are fibreglass, not plastic. GP wants $16.40 for a non-ventilated version. $19.25 for ventilated. They list steel, SS and wood for Series 181-186's. Also sold out. No mention when or if they'll get more. Might be worth contacting 'em anyway though. There was a wooden one on Evil-bay in 2015. Guy wanted $65 for it. OUCH. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

July 12, 2016, 03:41 AM	#6
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,308	two There are two wooden handguards on Ebay right now. Don't know if they will fit your rifle.....go have a look. I traded into a wooden handguard for my Mini30 a few years back. The guard came off an early Mini14.....just snapped right on my Mini30........and looks great.

July 5, 2016, 08:20 PM	#2
Minorcan Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2015 Posts: 379	Nice looking rifle. The early Minis had wooden top covers. The one I had would fit on a newer Mini where the plastic cover goes. May fi yours as well since the folding stocks were on early Minis. You can pick them up used on SnaBay and other sites fairly cheap.

July 13, 2016, 02:00 AM	#7
johnandersonm777 Junior Member Join Date: June 23, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10	The rifle looking great! Use Walnut wood HANDGUARDS for alleviation shooting.