The Ruger Mini-14 vs Assault Weapons Bans
Vložit
- čas přidán 1. 06. 2017
- The Ruger Mini-14 is an outstanding little rifle. I've had mine for decades and I wouldn't part with it. This video proves that Mini-14s are reliable, handy, well made and can be made very accurate without much effort or money. In California, these little rifles are a great option for those who want a fully functional defensive rifle that is not banned or restricted.
Visit my website at gunguy.tv/
Patreon: / gunguytv
Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?token=...
Watch more videos with the Gun Guy at / @pdsclasses
Visit our sponsers:
- The P2K Range
- The Rainbow Range
- OpticsPlanet Use code "GunGuy5" for 5% off your entire OpticsPlanet order.
Join Second Call Defense: www.secondcall-defense.com/en...
Join Gun Owners of America: donate.gunowners.org/join/
Join Gun Owners of California: www.gunownersca.com/membership/
Join the California Rifle & Pistol Association: californiariflepistol.app.neo...
Credits:
Host: Joel Persinger - The GunGuy
- Co-Founder & CEO of Practical Defense Systems
- NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor
Video & Audio Production: Nick Persinger - The Camera Guy
About comments: Positive and negative comments are welcome. Please feel free. That said, I believe in being respectful of others, so "trolling" comments and comments that contain profanity or sexually explicit material will be deleted. - Zábava
![Why Won't the Ruger Mini-14 Just Die? [Part 1]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/EzyGl_w-IXg/mqdefault.jpg)
Get discounts on gear! gunguy.tv/buy-gear-at-a-discount/
A lot of comments have stated that the Mini-14 is too expensive and that an AR15 is cheaper. Let's compare apples to apples rather than apples to oranges. The Mini-14 is a gas pistol operated action. It does not foul it's own action like a standard direct impingement AR15 does. Therefore, the Mini-14 action requires less cleaning and less maintenance. It is also less prone to failure due to fouling. The Mini-14 is available in stainless. Every medal part in a stainless Mini-14 is stainless steel. It is, therefore, less likely to rust or corrode. It also requires less maintenance than blued steel. Many parts in an AR-15 are steel and none are stainless. If we compare apples to apples, you must compare the price of a Mini-14 with a gas pistol AR-15, not with a direct impingement gun. Gas pistol ARs are MUCH more expensive on average than a stainless steel Mini-14 Ranch Rifle. I suppose that we could also compare the stainless steel Mini-14 with a stainless steel AR-15, but you would have to find one first and you can't. Lets go one step farther. The Mini-14 is not a home built gun that you pieced together yourself. Therefore, if we compare apples to apples we must compare the Mini-14 to a factory complete gas pistol AR-15. You will quickly discover that the Mini-14 is a bargain by comparison. For a stainless steel gas piston fighting rifle, the Mini-14 is a tremendous value and much less expensive than a quality gas pistol AR.
Now it's a valid argument that the mini14 is a good choice under the current laws in California, however when comparing the ar15 with the mini 14 in a non restrictive state the ranch rifle pales in comparison under all circumstances. When comparing both rifles in practical application there's no real need to search out either a piston or fully stainless steel ar15. First the ar15 does not dump carbon directly into the chamber as many suggest but rather it dumps it out the side of the bolt carrier group behind the gas rings located on the bolt itself. while it is true the ar15 will be required to be cleaned more often than the mini, this is due to the tighter tolerances of the star chamber and 6 lug bolt head. This combined with the often heavier barrel is what contribute to the rifles superior accuracy potential. Also the reliability issues created by the ar15 operating system and locking system are often over played. on most factory ar15 the majority of stoppages are a result of magazine, case material, or user error not an insufficiently maintained gun. Basic rifle maintenance consisting of simply wipeing down the bolt and barrel after a range trip and storing in a dry place render any advantage the piston and stainless steel mini has in terms of reliability and corrosion resistance a moot point. the superior accuracy potential, customizability, and replacement part availability of your basic entry level ar15 balanced against the inherent flaws of the exposed action and guide rod rail found in the garand it is clear that the ar15 is the better choice for the average shooter. combine that with the fact that today you can get decent entry level ar15 at about the same price as a factory mini then the mini looses every time barring living in a ban state or just because you like that action, and to be honest if those are your reasons then that's more than enough, just don't try to tell me the mini is the better rifle.
You are arguing against a point that I never made. I never stated that the Mini-14 is a better rifle than an AR15. I stated that if you compare apples to apples, the Mini-14 is not more expensive. In fact, it is less expensive. That was my point. If you want to debate a point that I've made, feel free. Just please stick to the points that I've made, not those which I have not.
Hi GunGuyTV. Do all Mini-14s have stainless steel parts? I'm thinking about getting the Ranch Rifle. I'm from New York.
GunGuyTV I
Herrick If you get the SS model.
i always had a soft spot in my heart for the mini 14
Thanks for the great video. I’m a New Hampshire resident and proudly own a 584 series mini thirty made right here in NH. I love that rifle and use it deer hunting. I have a 3-9 Leupold scope mounted on it with the Ruger scope rings that come with the gun. I don’t own a mini 14 but may add one to my collection. The mini thirty gets a lot of bad press for not liking steel case berdan primed ammo. I installed a Wolf hammer spring in my gun and it seems to have resolved that issue. But it’s not a big deal to me anyway as I use Winchester brass case ammo for hunting.
I have a farm with a pig problem. I carry a Mini 14 with me for that reason. I used to use a AK but it was hard to lean out the truck with that very long magazine. Same thing with a AR. I use a 5 round mag in the Mini 14 easy to maneuver, reliable . It's one of my favorite tools.
Love my mini14, I've had three. Does the job. Eats everything.
Idaho is a pretty chill place... Love our guns. At one point I think there were almost 29 per person here... Lol
I had a 183 model that I swear on my granny’s grave it would shoot standard red box federal 55g soft point, quarter size groups at 100 yards.
We can get these in Canada (with only a 5 round capacity) and the government still wants to ban them along with all semi autos. Please keep us in your thoughts as we fight the good fight!
Have to ask you...how far all this has come...
Your government is worse than ours
I have a Mini-14 rifle which I purchased here in Arkansas and that gun was taken to California with my other guns and I sold one .44 magnum rifle due to the gun jamming, but kept the Mini-14 and it is very accurate and I tried hunting with it and found that it was not a gun for that after tearing up two squirrels I shot with it, and one snake which I shot it's head off with that rifle. I got in 1976 and the gun has stamped on the side: Made in the 200th year of American Liberty". The only other gun I love more than the Mini-14 is the modified AK-47 (AK-90) with the modified stock .
I don't live in California, but rather in Colorado, and bought a Mini-14 in a private sale about 10 years ago. Love it! Shoots like a dream.
Excellent review. I've had my Mini 14 for about five years. Great gun, meets my needs, and God help anyone that meets the other end.
Not in California, but have a Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle bought in 1999; 195 series. The rifle is utterly reliable, never a jam, hardly ever has to be cleaned. Shot 80 rounds yesterday of .223 and 5.56, performed great, but when the barrel gets hot after about 5 rounds, the groups open up. I also swapped the wooden stock for a Hogue over molded synthetic stock and like it a lot. I did not put an accustrut on it though. This gun is an absolute keeper!
Great 223 rifle. Personally I love the old wood and steel look of it. Glad I'm not the only one that regards these as "California's AR15"
let's all cross our fingers though and pray that the Supreme Court teaches CA what the intent of the 2nd Ammendment is and that we get our conceal carry rights back in this state
Thats a complacent way of thinking. LET your voice be heard. Don't sit there and take it.
Well you can talk to Nancy palosi but she won't care.
We are out there. Most of us are just too busy working to protest because we all have lives and money! If I could fire palosi I soooo would. Pretty much every CA senator/ representative needs to go
There are 9 counties in California where it is almost impossible to get a Concealed Carry Permit. There are 58 counties here so that isn't too bad. Far better than most people believe.
If you live in an county that won't issue the permit, you might want to move.
I'm trying to figure out why they think they have the right to make citizens ask PERMISSION to exercise a RIGHT!
I've had my 183 series mini 14 since it first came out and really like. Like you I installed the Accu Strut and it really helped as well as making my SS mini look pretty cool! I still have all the wood on the rifle it came with, haven't decided on changing it after 30+ years... I really enjoy your video's👍👍
God I’m glad I live in Texas
Me to
Hey man, I just stumbled upon your videos yesterday. It was on the 1911 carry mode 1 vs 2 vs 3. Just wanted to say it's nice to see someone else in Cali that is in thier proper state of mind, Modesto here. Keep up the good work. If you know of someone trying to off one of these bad boys, let me know. Okay then, be safe and keep doin' what you're doin'.
I will be picking one up later this year the Mini 14 they shoot good enough .
Joel, I'm delighted to hear that your AccuStrut works well for you. I installed an AccuStrut on my Mini 14 that I bought back in 1981, but haven't had a chance to test it yet (funny how fast a year goes by for us old guys, no?) My old pencil-barrel Mini tends to throw patterns rather than groups so I will be happy with any improvement.
Great video, as always, and thanks for posting!
I have 3 of them. One is like yours with the thin barrel and accu-strut. I bought it in unfired condition in a private sale 3 years ago for only $550. Another one is the heavy barrel target version and my 3rd one is a 300 aac blackout version. I've fired the one like you have over 10,000 times and never had a single jam and 99% of what I shoot is my homemade cast lead and powder coated bullets. Even after not cleaning the gun for 8 months and shooting 5,000+ rds through it I never had a single jam. The ar15 wins when it comes to the modularity aspect, but the mini 14 is super reliable and easy to maintain.
Prepare2Survive i picked up a 185 series all stainless with factpry folding stock, a-team style with 2 30 round mags and 1 40 round mags, all three stainless for $550! Even has original sling! Lol. I was just learning about the mini and wanted a ranch rifle and almost didn't buy until the day the guy showed me the gun i did research to see how much an after market stock would be and found what the gun was worth! Lol. I instantly went to atm got the money and went to guys house and bought the gun! Lmao!!! It's been about a year and absolutely love the gun. Took off factory folder and put in a safe place and put on the Hogue stock. Also added the stainless strut. Badass!!!
A blackout version would be sweet
Same with mine. Unstoppable. And my mini 30 feeds steel just fine. Have an extended firing pin for when she starts to hate the tula
"I'll only use a 1 to sub moa gun for self defense" Me: Why, you plan on self defense past 1,000 yards inside your house?
@gamewildkid solid point
I have an old mini 14 I've added the accu strut and steel rail cover it's my favorite rifle one because it's reliable and 2 because I love the under dog
My Son has a AR and couldn't get used to it so I bought a new Mini 14 and love it. Like the strap you have on yours. Thanks for another great video !
Glad you put this on here just bought a mini 14 got the rifle 1-5rd, 3-20rd and 1-30rd mags and a soft case to carry it for $470 so it was a good buy
Great video !! Nice how you have it set up... I had a stainless Ranch Rifle about 10 years ago I bought locally for $400. foolishly after a couple of years I sold it when I got into AR's and AK's,, now I wish I had it back
Hi Joel, been watching you for awhile and really appreciate your 2A work especially. I too own a Mini thirty and really love shooting it. I think for what it was designed for, it is an awesome platform. I shoot russian berdan primed rounds as well as nice boxer primed brass. After putting in a Wolff spring, and smoothing out the trigger action it rarely misfires.
Mine is a 580 series with a pencil barrel with an accustrut and trigger job. The strut made a huge difference as you stated with my best group at 100yrds with handloads is 1.25". Certain factory ammo like Hornady 75gr Match and Hornady 55gr V-Max both shoot well in it too. Never had a malfunction and its still a beautiful rifle at 10yrs old. Great video. Thanks for giving the mini the love it deserves.
Good review.. I've had 4 of them over the years.. no jams except with after market mags.. mine has no strut.. but is a reliable 3 to 3 and 1/2 group at 100yrds..
I totally agree, great video I love my Mini 14, with many of the same upgrades, its a great option for a defensive carbine.
Love your videos....I feel for you!....Here in Maine....I have big mags for every gun I own!!
Nice vid. I have a newer 583 series and shoot similar groups. I have found it to be very reliable and, like you, more accurate than I am. I've had a trigger job (down to 3.3 lbs), shimmed the stock, buffers front and rear, use TechSights (or a red dot), and changed the gas port to a .50 so my brass stay in the same county. The shooting experience is now much smoother so I can work on my marksmanship. Love shooting it. Hope to see more Mini 14 vids. Thanks.
Hi Eric, I also have a 583 series, a stainless steel tactical carbine with a 16 inch barrel. I also had a trigger / action job done and trigger pull is about the same as yours. I put mine in an Archangel Precision stock and topped it with a 3x9 scope. If I do my part, from a rest, at 100 yards, it'll shoot 1 1/2 inch or smaller groups all day. By all day, I mean that after an hour or more of shooting it still holds that group size. I owned four other Minis, from the early 70s into the mid 80s and they were tough, reliable guns and fun to shoot. The down side with each of them was the fact that they would heat up with little shooting and then groups would open up and wander or scatter. Which is the reason I sold and replaced each one. Towards 1990, I gave up and moved on to other semi auto .223s which didn't exhibit this problem. I always liked the Mini 14 and missed owning one. Then, around 2009, I started reading articles the said that Ruger had made several modifications to the MIni and that they now held a group after warming up. So, back in 2011 I decided to try a new Mini 14 and bought my carbine and the rest, as they say, is history. I really love the Mini 14 and with the improvements Ruger made to the design it's the equal of any semi auto .223 I've ever owned (and I've owned many) and better than most.
Love my 14, also have an SKS and have owned an AR15. Not going to shoot groundhogs off the hole at 400 yards with the 14, but loads of fun to shoot.
I own two. One for over 30 years now. One I run in a scout scope configuration. One advantage is the simple operation if you need to bring someone else up to speed quickly, say as in arm up your neighbors if things get silly. An AR has a bit too many bits and bobs and easily newbies forget. Yeah I think about if things get silly, not much but I do.
Agreed, mine I bought in 1984. Problem is I could not hit anything with it, and we did not have the Internet back then.
I have a "180" Series Mini-14, bought it in 1976, made in 1975. Shoots under 2" at 100yrds from the bench with iron sights. I did replace the big rear peep with a small hooded aperture. Never failed me yet. It was absolute death on running jacks when I was younger.
I love mine..I shot one at work for 22 years...I have done a few mods to mine...mostly a 3 point sling and a red dot optic..I use mine for home defense..It is a 2008 model so it is pretty accurate out of the box...good video sir..
Enjoy your videos, I have had a mini 14 and mini 30 for, well many years, as well as ARs of all descriptions and FALs, M1As and a host of other so called "better" firearms. But I find that I enjoy the Mini's a great deal and they are fun and accurate enough for my purposes. Again, nice videos.
Good review, very nicely done! Thanks for posting. I've never handled one but I am looking for one for all the reasons you state. SandyEggo as well:) Couldn't agree more about Ruger. They do not build junk. Love'em!!
Great video. Being from Mass. this is a great option. Though I own ar's I still want the mini. And In the similar fashion.. Very enjoyable videos. Even from across the land In Mass I know your struggles in CA. keep up the good fight over there. I still gotta get me one of those.
I Waite too long to get my Ltc here in Mass because I was being stubborn because I didn’t want to pay this commie state more money our God given rights and being a veteran I felt why should I have to take a training corse as well. Then Healy the traitor came along and stole our rights. Anyways enough with my ranting. Besides the mini 14 what do you recommend that is allowed in Mass seeing that I can’t get an AR? Thanks
I have a mini14 and its my favorite! I have the newer version which is stamped 5.56 on the reciever and its the 16 in barrel model .
Great video man, im considering one of these rifles as i am doing time in California as well. Subbed.
Well...if you are doing prison time in California or anywhere else...you have forfeited your 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms
@@davidmaclane5487 lol
First rifle I ever bought was a mini 14 in 6.8 SPC back in 2007. I won't ever sell it, love that rifle!
I love my mini 14 had for over 15 years now. It's been 100 percent reliable. It's one of those rifles you just have to have for your collection.
1988 vintage Mini-14 and it shoots as good today as it did brand new. thousands of rounds run, very few issues at all
Great vid. I'm in the market for a Mini 14 because of the small size, wood stock, appearance, and the fact that it isn't an AR-15 like everyone else has.
Own one since 1981. Also M1 garand in the gunsave.
Thank you. I live in NY, so same limitations here...
Another excellent video! I really enjoy your channel. I live in the Peoples Republic Of Canada where owning an AR-15 is more of a headache (but it seems less so than in California now) so the Mini 14 and 30 are the way to go. We have no restrictions on using or carrying them. I also like stainless, especially for hunting in winter and I am a huge fan of the M1A (which I also own), Garand action (another Canadian). These guns are more than up to the task for what they were designed and I agree that comparing apples to apples, they are a great value. Also, Ruger is a quality company with excellent customer service! Keep up the good fight!
I've got a Mini 14. I like it a lot. Mine is a 1 in 9 twist. Joel, we're practically neighbors. I live in Mira Mesa. Thanks for your good work on these video's.
Great vid. Thank you!
@gunguy most people may not know or remember but that is the rifle made famous by the A team show that they carried in back of van.
If no one can help you, and you can find them , there is a group of men who can help. The A Team.
Yep theirs where the stainless steel semiautomatic versions with the factory folding sticks, that they portrayed as fully autos with Hollywood movie sound effects, I remember in the 80's those where sold for around 400-450.00!!
Your mention of the Hogue Overmold stock got my attention. I've also installed those stocks on my Mini-14, 10-22 TD, and Remington 870. Gotta love the improvements those stocks make in each!
Thanks Joel for thinking of those of us, like you, who live in California. I'd like to buy my first center fire rifle and would love to be able to get an AR, but think it's ridiculous that I have to settle for some weird Cal compliant version with a fixed magazine or whatever. So, long story short, as you say, I'm thinking about a Mini-14 as an alternative. I've watched some of your other videos where you review other Cal compliant rifles and find them useful as well. Keep up the great work.
Great guy.Got to meet him a couple of weeks ago.Mini's Rule.M 1 carbines are cool too.
I picked up a used 185 series for around $300 a few years ago, with a Choate synthetic, pistol grip stock. I LOVE it. Wouldn't trade it for anything. It's just a wonderful, little rifle.
I live in NJ, which is a close second behind CA as far as dumb firearms laws go, and, that was a big part of the reason why I went with the Ruger, instead of an AR.
Thank you for the review., actually thinking of purchasing of one instead of a AR 15….have a great week from Montana.
I have one of the older ones too.Haven't shot it much after building ARs.
Now I'm thinking of tinkering with it.
I would like to replace the gas bushing with one of those that is more restrictive, so the guy on my right doesn't end up with a case sticking out of his arm.
I am a big fan of Optics Planet as well. good prices with free shipping on scopes, mounts, tools, cleaning equipment. Think I got my spotting scope from them too.
Great video, GunGuy. I agree with what you say about the Mini. They are robust (over engineered), reliable, fun, rifles. I owned several between about 1970 and 1985. Loved them all, but couldn't accept the fact that groups totally went to crap as they warmed up, which didn't take long. After selling my last one, in the late '80s, I, sadly, moved on to other semi auto .223s. Since the Mini 14 was an affordable semi auto, I didn't want to spend more money on it, trying to get it to hold a group. Then, around 2009, I read several articles saying that Ruger had made improvements to the design and new Minis didn't exhibit this problem. So, I was excited to buy a new, 16 inch barreled, stainless steel, Tactical Carbine in 2011. Out of the box, it delivered sub two inch groups and would do the same after an hour of shooting. Needless to say, I was very happy. So, when I knew that I was going to keep the Mini, I had a trigger / action job done on it, put it in an Archangel Precision stock and topped it with a 3x9 scope. Now, if I do my part, from a rest, at 100 yards it'll consistently shoot 1 1/2 inch or smaller groups with any ammo. Just for a little background, I'm a retired Certified Law Enforcement Firearms instructor and Certified Law Enforcement Armorer. I've built many nice AR-15s over the years, both for myself and for others. Since getting my Mini 14 Tactical Carbine, I've sold my personal AR-15s as my Mini is as good as it gets and all I need.
Funny the target comparisons, I have a Hawkin style, black powder rifle I built when I was maybe 14 (I'm in my 60's) that shot in a 1" circle at 25 yds., 50 yds. and 75 yds. This is the rifle, or type of rifle, that won the war, you know the big one.
if your military service weapon was a m1 garand i think yiu have to love the mini 14.
Exactly brother! It’s not a sniper rifle it’s a fighting rifle and like you said if you can hit a man in the chest at 100 to 200 yards it’s a keeper in my book. Mines a newer one with the heavier barrel. Great video!
my Mini-14 was outfitted exactly like yours: Accu-Strut and Amega Mini-Scout-Mount but I had a Choate side folder with a pistol grip. Then I put it in a Center Balance Systems bullpup stock and added a AR forend pistol grip that would make Dianne Feinstein have a stroke.
great video. i'm tired of hearing people claim sub MOA with a factory mini 14. your accuracy assessment on the mini 14 is spot on to my experiences, which is with hand loads and tuning the rifle can push close to 1 MOA at best, at least with a factory ruger barrel.
Just bought a new Ruger mini 14 Ranch rifle 584 series and with 55gr ammo and 5.56 NATO green tips it is very accurate 1 1/2” 3 shot group at 100 yds, it sports a fixed 4 power Leupold
I live in CT and I bought one for the same reasons.
Glad to see this video to find out about the Accu-Strut device. I just ordered one and can't wait to see my Mini 30's accuracy improve. Good video.
I live in San Diego, thanks for the info.
Just got one love it.
Joel, I've got an old style Mini-14 myself, years before they even came out with the Accu strut I started reloading for that rifle trying to find myself an accurate recipe. What I found was that the old style Mini 14's prefer heavier bullets, I started using 69 grain bullets and got my grouping from 6 1/2 inches at 100 yards down to .479 at 100 yards 3 shots. It took me quite some time to find this recipe though, I think I was testing recipes almost 1 1/2 years and around 120 or so different recipes before I came across this one. I love my mini 14, wouldn't trade it for the world. Great video, keep up the great work!
I've found exactly the same thing. Mine prefers bullet weights of 69 grains and above. I've read that the rifling in the older Mini's can over rotate lighter bullets causing them to be unstable. I checked my rifling once and found that mine has a 1 in 7 twist rate. By comparison, I think the new models are 1 in 9.
GunGuyTV that's pretty close to what I remember too, except I was thinking 1:8" rifling twist, but I'm not positive. Either way, they prefer heavier bullets. I've been thinking about trying the Accu strut, but I'm not sure it would would work on my mini 14 in its current configuration. I have installed a center balance Bullpup stock on it, and I don't think the Accu strut System would work in there. I'd have to look.
If you can use it, it should help quite a bit with accuracy. It certainly has with mine.
sunflowerammo.blogspot.com/2012/11/ruger-mini-1430-barrel-twist-rates.html
This link is awesome. Thank you! I was correct. Mine is 1 in 7. That explains it's appetite for heavier bullets.
I have the older model and just purchased the newer version for my primary defensive rifle.
I have had a Mini 14 for 30+ years and I can count on one hand the number of malfunctions. almost all of those were due to the ammunition. I actually prefer it to my AR 15. Great rifle, highly recommended.
I've always believed that shooting comes down to the jerk on the trigger. :)
I'd like to have one, even though we're restricted to the fully-stocked factory configuration and 10-round mags.
Just about the only 223/5.56 semi-auto that's legal here. No AKs, no ARs, no SBRs or SBRs...
Like you videos very informative you come across as a regular calif. gun guy which i am also.
Im looking to unload my Deltone Sport AR-15 Style rifle and going to the mini-14 not only do i like them better but that takes me out of the Ca. Crosshairs
love my mini 14 see alot of people mention not accurate. i can hold 3 inch group easily with peep sights at 75 yards which will hit anything i would be aiming at for kill
I just love the mini-14 because it's not as deadly as those scary AR 15s and it'll never get banned because it just shoots confetti.
one factor to look at in regards to the mini14 and SKS in defensive use in urban/suburban environments--a long shot is likely to be within 25 yards since it would be hard to justify a shot that is much out of handgun range
Thanks
thank you btw have you heard anything about the 17hmr rifle coming to gun stores I like that rifle no bullet button and it has a pistol grip just wondering
I got a black synthetic Mini-14 tactical last year because I like you live in a van state and wanted one. I love the gun overall. Simple rugged, no hiccups at all. Great action. Only one complaint. The rear sight setup on the 583 models sucks to tweak or I've found it to be so. So far I cannot get it exactly on. Have you found this to be the case?
Good video. Mini owner here. It is a poor substitute for an AR, but it is better that many other options.
Great truck gun!
Watched this twice ..thankyou
Thanks...
So it can have a folding stock? I have a 1990 ss with a flash hidder or a muzzle brake I believe it to be. So I should be legal to put a folder on it? What is your thoughts
can you add an angled foregrip to a featureless rifle? from my understanding is that angled foregrip is not a vertical foregrip so it should be good to go right?
Perfectly legal.
Hey Joel, love your channel, would putting an AT1 Strikeforce stock on a Mini-14 make it a "Kalifornia Assault Rifle"?
The Mini14 is fun to shoot at an indoor range. Makes big fireballs.
Ha, I loved the "...... trucking my magazines out to Yuma...." comment.
Rugers from .22 on up is good stuff.
Have always wanted a mini. Cost is just too much to justify. Maybe I can find a used one down the road. Meantime I'll just use my AR. Would like to have one though. Maybe one to many episodes of the A-team in my past:)
Cost too much??? In occupied Kalifornistan at Ammo Bros, a Ruger Mini 14 cost only $799.99 in 5.56mm. That's way cheaper than many AR15s right now.
Yeah. I fled California after high school in 1974 returning to my native Arizona. Were I still there I would jump on a mini in a skinny minute. Ruger and S&W are selling AR's now for under $600. DPMS sub $500. If I find a mini in that price range I would be tempted to purchase as a fun/truck gun. Just can't justify it right now. Guess I'm stuck in the want versus need loop familiar to many gun owners:)
Nothing wrong with paying 600 for this fantastic ranch rifle.
if you already have an AR, than why are you worrying about cost - and why even buy a mini?
Definitely they are awesome
great video, I have a mini 14 on layaway, greetings from Yuma my friend!
Outstanding! I'm getting ready to head your way in a week or two. I need to find a range out there where I can review stuff that isn't California legal. We own a house in El Centro, so I'm out your way quite frequently.
GunGuy:
There are a couple of places to go in the Yuma area that are within 15 minutes of the City of Yuma. One place to go is the Adair Range, go north on AZ.SR 95 turn west on Adair Park Road till your about 1/2 mile in you'll see the range on the right.
Enjoy the free state of Az.
I will do that! Thank you very much for your advice. I appreciate it.
GunGuyTV we welcome to Yuma and safe travels! I also know of a private range in dome valley with steel targets from 15 yards all the way to 300 yards.
Are pre-ban, high capacity rifle mags legal to use in CA? I’m confused. Some say legal to possess but Illegal to use?
Definitely on the short list. Preferred over an AR. 👍🏼🤠
I plan on getting a Mini next year, but I really hope Ruger could find a way to knock $100-$200 off the price of it. I live in the Central Valley of CA and when it's all said and done, a stainless Mini-14 is near $1,000. The only good thing that came out of the anti- AR/AK laws was that Mini's are back in the spotlight. Used to be around here you could only find a new one at Big 5 sporting goods. Hardly any of the gun shops sold them.
I am in MD. , not much difference! Purchased one May 2018. Have yet to try it out. I broke my leg in 5 places and it did not want to heal. So one of these days soon I hope to try it out. I hope and pray my use will always be about hunting pieces of paper. and AR500 steel targets ( ducks, chicks, cheese steak subs and beer cans.)
Good videos, I appreciate your work. As a fellow SD country resident, I'm curious as to the range you use. I find myself headed out to Anza Borrego as the ranges I am aware of are indoor and or converted to indoor (P2K)
I generally shoot at either the P2K Range (less and less because it's indoor) or the Rainbow Range. The Rainbow Range is members only, but you can join.
Regarding Anza Borego be careful out there target shooting on BLM land the SDC Sheriff's Department will issue citations as well as the BLM.
Unfortunately once open areas are now closed to recreational shooting and because of the Gates fire many more are being closed permanently. You might want to consider the South Bay Rod and Gun Club as an alternative, they are open 7 days a week and the facilities are great.
I have a question, what series is your mini 14 and do you only use .223? Or 5.56x45? Just curious, my mini 14 is a 183 series and on occasion I’ve shot both rounds but mainly .223…..
Glad I don't live in California anymore. The state I live in, the mags come with 20 round clips, and you can buy 30 round clips for the Mini 14.
My 1981 era mini 14 haas gone over 900 rounds before a ftf.