Heads up. Walmart putting their Mini 14s on clearance.

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Same here. $599 is way above my price point if they are blowing them out. Get closer to the Mossy blow outs maybe even $300 or less then we're talkin... I don't 'need' one but I have my price.

 

[markiemark]

While tempting, I agree that ar15 prices make it hard to compare. I have several and the parts are easy to change/repair if need be. PSA and Anderson have had sales on stripped lowers under $40 from what I have seen lately.

 

[Ark]

They are not exactly known for being very accurate rifles. (all A-Team related kidding aside) And I really want to like them too. (mostly due to the A-team )

Greg makes some good points.

Hating on the Ruger Mini-14 | Active Response Training

Ooooh, shots fired!

Or, not. Because the guns broke.

 

[cosermann]

...Hating on the Ruger Mini-14 | Active Response Training

Yep, Greg nails it.

 

[nipprdog]

Couldn't give me a time frame but said they will get marked down further if no sales. If you time it right, you might get a steal on one like some got when they marked the ARs down half price.

Worth repeating. I WASN'T SAYING GO BUY A MINI 14 FOR $599. I WAS SAYING THAT FOR THOSE THAT WANT ONE, IF YOU'RE PATIENT, AND TIME IT RIGHT, YOU MIGHT GET ONE FOR $400.

And no, I don't want one.

I wasn't trying to start an AR vs Mini 14 thread.

 

[jinks]

Apparently a few years ago they were good enough for the French national police and security forces.

(space for all the French jokes)

https://www.americanrifleman.org/ar...report-ruger-on-the-frontline-against-terror/

https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2015/1/9/the-mousqueton-amd-frances-mini-14/

 

[Usmccookie]

Not comparing it to any other rifle..
I have a mini thirty and dang it if it isn't fun to plink. Granted you are guaranteed several light primer strikes if you use brendan primers. I will never depend on a mini-30 but Im one of those that considers "fun" an applicable use in my hobby. I picked one up years ago at a great price and it's not going anywhere anytime soon.

 

[nipprdog]

Coworker just told me that he got the last one at the east side Lafayette store yesterday.

 

[spencer5650]

None in Bedford.