these are bringing good money if you find the right buyer, 700 to 800 range, my self, I don't care for the shorter sight radius, but that's just me, they're collectable because for a time the were leo, next scare it'll bring good moneyI picked up a LE trade Mini-14GB a couple of years ago from Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore. It was luck-of-the-draw, but I happened to get a stainless GB, so I was pretty happy. It was a great deal at $400.
If I was only going to have one semi-auto centerfire rifle, I don't know that I would pick a Mini-14. But it's a fun little gun, so I'm hanging onto it.
I've had a few, and still have a late 80's stainless model. The size and shape of them make them very handy and easy to control. I really like their ergonomics. I find them easier to shoulder and fire than an AR, and I love AR's. My mini is very accurate for the first 3-4 shots, but the barrel heats quickly and it starts to open the group up, but this is a problem that every thin-barrel mini 14 has.
With the price of mini 14's being as high as it is, and AR's still coming down, I can't see Ruger selling many new minis in the next few years. Overall, I think the AR is a superior rifle, but the mini 14 does have its charm, and its very fun to shoot.
I don't care for the shorter sight radius
Picked one up a while back, 83 model if I remember right. Always liked the way they looked. The wood stock was in near perfect condition so I replaced it with a Hogue. Added a rail to the front and a red dot. Shoots pretty well, used it in a few competitions and was happy with it.
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Looks great and that is along the lines of what I'd like to get to... Which rail did you add and can you use your iron sights with the rail and red dot in place?
Fun fact. One of the members of the A Team was a guest at my wedding. I never New he was in the A Team..
At least a pair of uppers in different configs with one lower.I'd love to get one and set it up the way I like it, but I could probably get a pair of ARs for what it would cost me.
At least a pair of uppers in different configs with one lower.
$775 is what I am seeing on poly stocked Minis in 223. $60 more gets your a field grade M1 from CMP.....if you must have a Garand type action
For a quick handling Carbine, I would choose the Ruger 44 carbine over a mini at the same price range.Part of it is the handling. I just find the Mini series really comfortable and handy, but between the skyrocketing prices, mag prices, needs tweaking to function as well as an AR...... I still want one lol
For a quick handling Carbine, I would choose the Ruger 44 carbine over a mini at the same price range.
Yeah been trying to talk a buddy out of his PC9 and snag my Dads P95D for a matching duoLove those too, but I like a box mag. I should never had sold my PC40.