Thoughts on Mini 14 value

[O4L]

I really like the idea of the Mini 14, I just don't think they are a good value for what they are, especially compared to the alternatives.

If you could pick up a used one for $400-500 I would probably own one or two, but in my opinion they are just too expensive.

 

[Fyrtwuck]

You could scratch that itch with one of these:
RUGER Mini 14 for sale
RUGER MINI-14 for sale

I may have overlooked it the date, but are those current listings?

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

I may have overlooked it the date, but are those current listings?

They're current...

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

I have tried two of them. They are pieces of ****! Your opinion may differ.

It does... Along with several other million people who own, or have owned, them.

Must be why Ruger has been able to sell every single one they can build for going on 50 years...for some pretty premium prices.

Probably just a fad gun... Like home computers...

 

[dennishoddy]

This guy has been around for a long time. His claim to fame is that he can do mods on the mini's to make them an accurate shooter.

https://www.accuracysystemsinc.com/index.php

 

[JEVapa]

I’d say my self control is somewhere around 2%. Looks like I’m going to scratch.

I got a revolver scratch for that itch, lol

 

[AER244]

I’ve had 4 of various configurations. I got every single penny that I put into them back when I sold them. They aren’t great shooters, but they are fun as all get out. None of mine were finicky with ammo or mags. The best shooter was a target model that budsgunshop was closing out for $625, it shot about 1.5” at 100yds. Spent about another $500 with accuracy systems Inc and then it shot about 1.55” (my experience only, save your money>accuracy systems Inc- new trigger was considerably better though). The rest were around 3” at 100. I wouldn’t let the accuracy thing or resale value cloud your picture of owning one too much. Like someone else said, if you don’t overpay to begin with you won’t have a hard time getting your money back should you choose to sell it. They’re cool/fun/great for what they are. This thread has me talking myself out of a mini-30 now…

 

[OkieJoe72]

I got a revolver scratch for that itch, lol

I know you do, and I have been tempted! Unfortunately my chicken scratch only goes so far right now.

 

[BobbyV]

I got my mini-14 like 5 years ago . . . it was something I just wanted to add to my collection. So I got one.

 

[Mr.Glock]

It does... Along with several other million people who own, or have owned, them.

Must be why Ruger has been able to sell every single one they can build for going on 50 years...for some pretty premium prices.

Probably just a fad gun... Like home computers...

Yea, and how many people buy Prius cars every year too! They are pieces of **** too! Probably a fad too! LOL!

But hey, opinions differ! Some like ****, some don’t!