Ruger Mini-14 Project

[drillsgt]

When I saw the new folding stock being offered from Samson at the Shot Show I wanted to try one out. I was patient and waited to find a reasonable newer manufacture Mini in stainless with the heavier barrel. It took awhile but I found a barely used one thanks to a referral from someone who saw my WTB post. I think I got my stock sometime back in May so I didn't have to wait too long for it. I installed it but it still didn't quite look complete so I decided to add the GB style front sight/bayonet lug assembly and a Ruger flash suppressor. I sent it to a place called JP Grips & Machine out of MN. I also sent my M7 bayonet along to get the correct spacing. He turned it around quickly and even bead blasted the barrel to match the suppressor for me and the work was great. Just need to get it sighted in now if I can get a break in the weather.

 

[jdthieke]

These are going up in value, hang on to it!

 

[abeguzmanmarine]

thing of beauty

 

[1nderbeard]

freaking sweet. Love the bayonet.
I have a mini 30 all weather; I bought as a less scary (not "assault rifle") alternative that wouldn't be so high on the gun ban radar. I've strongly considered a folding stock.
FYI I also have 3 AR pattern rifles now.

 

[MrSmitty]

Very neat! Love the look, and the bayonet is a nice touch.

 

[mmpsteve]

That is a slick color combo with the wood. Makes my black Mini look boring. How does it shoot?

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[qwickwire]

Nice gun. I have always liked the Mini-14 and variants. I wish they were not so darn expensive.

 

[drillsgt]

Nice gun. I have always liked the Mini-14 and variants. I wish they were not so darn expensive.

I don't know what happened to the pricing the last couple of years, it used to be you'd settle for a Mini if you couldn't get a nice AR, now retail on them is almost a grand. I've always had a soft spot for Mini's, that was my first semi-auto centerfire rifle while in high school.

 

[Sniper 79]

Looks like the ATeam one. Need stainless mags.

 

[Noble Sniper]

That is just AWESOME!!!!! On my list of wants just have never had one in front of me when I had the $$$. Congrats and thanks for sharing!!

 

[Slow Hand]

Very cool! I had the original folder on y 13” AC556. I was nervous about messing it up, because of the value so I fit an ATI folder to it and shot it in that 95% of the time. The new ones look very good. Hope you have a chance to take it out and play soon.

 

[drillsgt]

Looks like the ATeam one. Need stainless mags.

I always thought I remembered the GB's as the ATeam gun but actually if you look back they used standard Mini-s with aftermarket pin on flash-hiders! Some had ventilated aftermarket handguards too.

 

[stocknup]

I will always have room for my Mini`s ............
If yours shoots as good as it looks , It will be a tack driver .

 

[Gluemanz28]

I have a factory folder for my mini 14. I traded 1,000 rounds of 9mm for it 7-8 years ago.

 

[drillsgt]

I have a factory folder for my mini 14. I traded 1,000 rounds of 9mm for it 7-8 years ago.

With normal ammo prices that would have been a good trade.

 

[FN USA]

Nice setup, makes me wish I didn't get rid of mine!

 

[Kirk Freeman]

INGO has so much talent.