Is the Ruger Mini-14 Obsolete?

[ttown]

Good review. I took a mini 14 to a USSA course many years ago and did very well with iron sights.

 

[Jgibs0321]

I mean its better than no rifle at all. I started with one, shot probably 2,000 rounds through it. Then I got introduced to ARs and never went back.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

Dated? Yes. Obsolete? Not even close.

Not everything needs to be some sort of a latest and greatest, modern technology, wonder gun... I'd take a Mini-14 over lots of "new and improved" guns these days.

This is like the third or fourth time someone's started a thread over this...or a similar...video asking the same question.

I think this thread/question is obsolete.

 

[dlbleak]

I will always own one

 

[Big50]

I like them in full auto.

 

[MilitantBEEMER]

It is not my ”go to” battle rifle, however it is a fun reliable alternative. I like my Mini 30 with the Samson folding stock. It is a good “truck gun“ and is allot of fun to shoot. That being said, for a battle rifle, I would choose an AR15 or an AR10 everytime.

 

[sherrick13]

Not any more than any other 70s-80s era rifle.

Is the AR-18, AR-70, CAL, M-16A1, HK33, hell even the original AUG, etc... obsolete?

 

[DavidMcmillan]

I’d be happy to take any that are unwanted. Has always been one of my favorites.

 

[Jcann]

Obsolete, that would depend on its intended original use, and that would be determined by the purchaser. When I had mine it was a fun gun with Ruger mags only and a full minute of pie plate in accuracy.

Although, the A Team seemed to love them a lot.

 

[Daryl Licht]

Back when the only two real options for a .223 semi-auto were either a Colt AR or a Mini 14 they were a good way to get into that type of rifle at a low cost. Now that AR15's are a dime a dozen, the Mini at its current price just don't make any sense. Magazine and accessory options are limited compared to the AR.

I had one in the late 80's and it was cool and it's good if you just like that type of gun better, but it's not worth the cost of owning one to me.

Ruger just announced a folding stock version btw.