Ruger Mini 14. Why? - Page 5

Pilot · September 10, 2017, 10:49 AM

I do think they are cool, and different, and give people another choice. I'd like to test the accuracy of a newer one with some of my hand loads.

dgludwig · September 10, 2017, 05:03 PM

I bought mine (a s/s variant) new in 1985 for $285.00. It's plenty accurate for what it is and I keep mine in the "RamBox" of my Ram pickup truck. Mine has proven to be reliable and durable.

johnwilliamson062 · September 13, 2017, 09:17 AM

I have got to get a really nice wood stock made for my mini sometime. The rifle just looks gorgeous.

Maybe a horse and a leather rifle saddle sleeve also.

Model12Win · September 13, 2017, 09:32 AM

One good thing about the M(ini)14 is that you can operate without looking like an operator.

It looks just like Dad's hunting rifle! They'll never be scared of it!

dgludwig · September 13, 2017, 05:28 PM

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One good thing about the M(ini)14 is that you can operate without looking like an operator.

This reason continues to be a good reason for choosing a wood stock over an evil black, "tactical" one-helps to keep the ignorant from getting scared and sounding the alarm.

turtlehead · September 13, 2017, 10:40 PM

Don't mind me.

O4L · September 13, 2017, 11:29 PM

That's just wrong!

(Edited to add laughing emoji so someone doesn't get riled up.)

HiBC · September 14, 2017, 03:50 AM

No,its not wrong! If you have a Daughter or GrandDaughter or Niece,etc
It says "Here,this is ESPECIALLY for YOU!"
That's not wrong.

O4L · September 14, 2017, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HiBC

No,its not wrong! If you have a Daughter or GrandDaughter or Niece,etc
It says "Here,this is ESPECIALLY for YOU!"
That's not wrong.

You haven't convinced me.

turtlehead · September 14, 2017, 10:02 PM

It looks less threatening than a Mini.

I swear I will build one in the near future. But I'm using a midlength gas, SL handguard and BCM grip.

HiBC · September 14, 2017, 11:25 PM

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You haven't convinced me.

OL4,I mean this in a friendly way.

This Old Man has a Daughter,a Grand Daughter,and a Niece.

One little/big lesson I have learned from them....Its not about me,or you. Convincing you is not on the agenda. At all.

Its about them.

Not every young girl thinks about camo'd up,blacked out operator testosterone stuff. A lot of girls/teens would feel pretty special if Dad or Grandpa made up a Pink AR just especially for them. And if it helps them enjoy shooting...if it helps it be fun,well,convincing you,...just is not on my "to do"list. :-)

O4L · September 14, 2017, 11:35 PM

Along with other objections to that color scheme, I also don't think a real gun should look like a toy. But hey, that's just me.

If it's what you and yours like, go for it.

(For the record, I have five daughters, four step daughters, and three nieces. I've never needed a hello kitty gun to make them feel special or want to go shooting.)

Oh, by the way, I know where there is a used Mini 14 for $600 if anyone is interested.

ThomasT · September 17, 2017, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mavracer

Saweet
I'll get me a Mini on order and you order you a M1a out of the box with Winchester white box 100 yards, if your groups aren't 1/10th the size of mine I keep both rifles, if you can you keep both.

Well, did you two make plans for a shoot off?

mavracer · September 17, 2017, 12:49 PM

Ain't heard a peep��

flashhole · September 17, 2017, 01:05 PM

Makes it easy to tell what guys are talking out their a$$.

Art Eatman · September 17, 2017, 01:38 PM

This has gone on more than long enough and now a bunch of personal yak-yak has come in. It always has, and always will.

Enough for now; it will come up again, have no fear.

September 10, 2017, 10:49 AM	#101
Pilot Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2000 Posts: 4,193	I do think they are cool, and different, and give people another choice. I'd like to test the accuracy of a newer one with some of my hand loads. __________________ Pilot

September 10, 2017, 05:03 PM	#102
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	I bought mine (a s/s variant) new in 1985 for $285.00. It's plenty accurate for what it is and I keep mine in the "RamBox" of my Ram pickup truck. Mine has proven to be reliable and durable. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

September 13, 2017, 11:29 PM	#107
O4L Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2015 Posts: 646	That's just wrong! (Edited to add laughing emoji so someone doesn't get riled up.) Last edited by O4L; September 14, 2017 at 11:44 PM.

September 14, 2017, 11:35 PM	#112
O4L Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2015 Posts: 646	Along with other objections to that color scheme, I also don't think a real gun should look like a toy. But hey, that's just me. If it's what you and yours like, go for it. (For the record, I have five daughters, four step daughters, and three nieces. I've never needed a hello kitty gun to make them feel special or want to go shooting.) Oh, by the way, I know where there is a used Mini 14 for $600 if anyone is interested. Last edited by O4L; September 14, 2017 at 11:43 PM.

September 17, 2017, 01:05 PM	#115
flashhole Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2005 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 2,000	Makes it easy to tell what guys are talking out their a$$. __________________ ,,, stupidity comes to some people very easily. 8/22/2017 my wife in a discussion about Liberals. Are you ready for civil war?

September 13, 2017, 09:17 AM	#103
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	I have got to get a really nice wood stock made for my mini sometime. The rifle just looks gorgeous. Maybe a horse and a leather rifle saddle sleeve also.

September 13, 2017, 09:32 AM	#104
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	One good thing about the M(ini)14 is that you can operate without looking like an operator. It looks just like Dad's hunting rifle! They'll never be scared of it!

September 14, 2017, 03:50 AM	#108
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,286	No,its not wrong! If you have a Daughter or GrandDaughter or Niece,etc It says "Here,this is ESPECIALLY for YOU!" That's not wrong.

September 14, 2017, 10:02 PM	#110
turtlehead Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,203	It looks less threatening than a Mini. I swear I will build one in the near future. But I'm using a midlength gas, SL handguard and BCM grip.

September 17, 2017, 01:38 PM	#116
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	This has gone on more than long enough and now a bunch of personal yak-yak has come in. It always has, and always will. Enough for now; it will come up again, have no fear.