Mini-14 vs AR 15. A video paying tribute to restricted states from AZ.

[M1A Rifleman]

Those that don’t know how to hold a rifle always say the ergonomics and pistol grip make an AR, FAL, etc a better choice, blah, blah. 😬


kidding

[acaligunner]

Always thought the BM 59 rifle was a nice 1.
FN/FAL is more like a broom -

[k1dude]

So the guy trained on the ar/m16 platform said it was the best. Go figure.

Remind me again how many of the best militaries in the world use Mini's or AK's today?

[M1A Rifleman]

Remind me again how many of the best militaries in the world use Mini's or AK's today?

Means nothing, the mini was not designed to be a military rifle or for military sales. However, the French Police fielded them as well as a smaller Asian County.

[drclark]

Mini 14 with a fixed mag and stripper clip guide was my backup plan if they tried to outlaw semi auto with detachable mag regardless of other features...

[k1dude]

Means nothing, the mini was not designed to be a military rifle or for military sales. However, the French Police fielded them as well as a smaller Asian County.

So, because a couple 3rd world countries or random police forces used Mini-14's at one time in history, they're obviously better than AR's? And all the top militaries of the world are wrong? How many of those 3rd world countries or random police forces still use Mini-14's?

It simply means they aren't nearly as good as the AR. Since you ignore my military question, lets focus on civilian use. Tell me again how many top competitors compete with Mini's and AK's? With competitors, they will use anything that will give them the edge in speed, reliability, and accuracy/precision. They ALL use AR's.

[Dan_Eastvale]

Whenever the Mini-14 is mentioned I always remember the A-Team television show. In all the years that it was on TV, the A-Team shot them in full auto and never hit a single person.

Could never understand why the producers didn't want them killing anyone...
Even basic westerns always did....As did cop shows..

[M1A Rifleman]

[QUOTE=k1dude;n54780024]

So, because a couple 3rd world countries or random police forces used Mini-14's at one time in history, they're obviously better than AR's? And all the top militaries of the world are wrong? How many of those 3rd world countries or random police forces still use Mini-14's?

It simply means they aren't nearly as good as the AR. Since you ignore my military question, let’focus on civilian use. Tell me again how many top competitors compete with Mini's and AK's? With competitors, they will use anything that will give them the edge in speed, reliability, and accuracy/precision. They ALL use [QUOTE=k1dude;n54780024]

I see reading comprehension and critical thinking may be your issue. My post does not say the mini is better.

I pointed that your argument that the mini was not adopted by a large modern military means it’s not a good as an AR is lame for the reason it was not designed to be a military issued weapon.

The mini is a direct copy of the M1 Garand operating system, so technically, it was adopted by many modern large militaries around the world in 3006, and it was in use as late as the 1970’s until down sizing to the mouse cartridge.

[acaligunner]

A Russian AK-47 was used in 1 or 2 combat tours in Viet Nam by my brother.
He liked the AK and used it successfully in eliminating NVA Soldiers.

Then again ~ the same Russian AK-47 jammed in a firefight with my bro, and my brother used his Colt M-16 to stop all dat.

I believe the Russians are still using the AK platform- as well as those goat people in Afghanistan.

The AR system is even being reevaluated ( scar / spear - whatever) as well as the 5.56 round ( 6.8 thing a muh jig ) .

AK / AR / Mini 14 ~ it’s all good, and maybe in 5 years or so, ca will get rid of everything.

Train, keep fit and store ammo .
It’s all good. I can’t say nothing bad on the Mini ~ Pops always like them. 🤨

[k1dude]

I see reading comprehension and critical thinking may be your issue. My post does not say the mini is better.

I pointed that your argument that the mini was not adopted by a large modern military means it’s not a good as an AR is lame for the reason it was not designed to be a military issued weapon.

The mini is a direct copy of the M1 Garand operating system, so technically, it was adopted by many modern large militaries around the world in 3006, and it was in use as late as the 1970’s until down sizing to the mouse cartridge.

The Mini-14 WAS designed for military, police, and civilian use. It absolutely was designed for the military as one target market. It is NOT a direct copy of the Garand.

[smle-man]

Means nothing, the mini was not designed to be a military rifle or for military sales. However, the French Police fielded them as well as a smaller Asian County.

Also the Bermuda Defense Force and the Royal Ulster Constabulary. The RUC used Mini 14s when patrolling.

[smle-man]

I've owned 4 Minis from a series 180 in the mid 70s to a 185 and a 584 today. I like them. The AR is more accurate although the 584 is no slouch. I use mine on plates to 400 yds with no issues after taming the ridiculously overgassed system with a smaller bushing.
A problem for the earlier series are the atrocious sights. My 185 shoots 2" groups with a Techsight and a better front blade
I like ARs and my scoped HB with 2 stage trigger is a tack driver but a Mini just doesn't break

[sigstroker]

Had a mini and sold it 3 years ago.Didnt know they would shoot up in value right after and sold it for 650 with 5 mags,I paid 375 for it in mid 90s for a stainless,Also have 3 ars 2 are a2 very an armalite and colt the other is a 10.5 sbr.The mini was very reliable and a accuracy was decent but fun to shoot.The ars are very accurate and more common which makes them cheaper to purchase IMO.

If i had to pick one between the 2 i would still go Ar platform due to its common use but ca a mini is hard to beat due to the laws there

You prob had the earlier generation. Ruger put a lot of improvements into it and charged accordingly. Your older gun wouldn't bring the money the latest ones do.

[ar15robert]

You prob had the earlier generation. Ruger put a lot of improvements into it and charged accordingly. Your older gun wouldn't bring the money the latest ones do.

Think it was a 186 series.

[MajorSideburns]

Remind me again how many of the best militaries in the world use Mini's or AK's today?

You might be too young to know this but there was a point in time where Ruger was vehemently anti-tactical and never marketed or created anything remotely resembling military weapons. I don't think the company ever had a desire to try to build weapons for the military. The company owner and founder Bill Ruger famously said nobody honest needs more than a 10 round magazine. As far as AK's go, there are a large number of militaries who field AK pattern rifles? I don't know about best militaries but all the combloc countries have them. It is a tried and proven design.