Ruger Mini's which one would you own and why?

[338Shooter]

I find the mini 14 more enjoyable to shoot than any of my ARs. Tack driver? No, but more comfortable and a better time at the range? Yep. Every time.

 

[riper1]

Get the mini 14 the AR and the AK life is short, I love my mini 14 as long as you buy factory mags there awesome, have you thought about a Kel-Tec SU16C they fold up and you can shoot it in the folded position, have a built in bipod and its lighter than a mini 14 or AR15

 

[twoguns?]

Get the mini 14 the AR and the AK life is short, I love my mini 14 as long as you buy factory mags there awesome, have you thought about a Kel-Tec SU16C they fold up and you can shoot it in the folded position, have a built in bipod and its lighter than a mini 14 or AR15

Those look pretty Kool , reviews are good , about the same price range.....may have to look for one of these....

Thanks

 

[sureNsteady]

Among multiple ARs and AKs I also own a mini30 ranch. It is a great gun, will shoot up my stock of 7.62x39. It didn't really like any of the lacquered ammo, but will shoot the cheap Tula, or Herter's without a problem. As for accuracy the newer barrels don't whip as much as the early models. Even so I added a Mo-Rod barrel stabilizer (as much for the stabilization as for the heat dissipation and the look). They also make a brake/sight called the Mo-Reaper which I also added. After doing all of this it ends up costing about $1000, but it looks like a miniature M1A and shoots as accurately and as cheaply as my AK's. I love it, but also love my Arsenal Milled AK which cost about $1200. I'd have to be broke to part with either one and even then I'd be hard pressed to choose between them. An AR is an AR is an AR. I love mine, but everyone and their dog has one (or ten). Can't say the same about the mini30.

 

[Jestik]

Hands down I'd choose an AR or an AK over a Mini regardless of caliber. Their accuracy and reliability are subpar, and the cost of good magazines makes them prohibitively expensive to me.

If I was forced to choose a Mini, I'd go for the Mini 30, since I have a lot of 7.62x39mm ammo.

 

[jakerz]

Hands down I'd choose an AR or an AK over a Mini regardless of caliber.

I agree.

 

[n423]

Agree with an AR or AK over Mini. I do like Rugers, not really the Mini.

 

[Raoul Duke]

This thread reminded me of this(although, it's kinda off topic), so I thought I'd share:

http://www.alloutdoor.com/2013/11/20/practical-testing-cooper-scout-rifle-concept/

 

[30BulletHoles]

I see that , I just dont get into the,,,"customize"..."accessorize".

Firstly , I cant afford all those fancy gadgets , I dont shoot competition , or even to "stack bullets", I would probably choose something different along those lines.

But to throw in the truck as a defensive , varmit gettin, alll around plinkin and havin fun , I think theyre cool.

Too much of this , is this better than?? or??

I just think theyre cool.

SO...since its rifles..creedmore or lapua??

( Do they even make a "mini" in those platforms)...oh well ...fun shootin....

Not sure what customizing/accessorizing has to do with "gadgets". I think they're cool too, just overpriced for what they are IMHO.

 

[aeropb]

not worth it when you can get an AR