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Ruger Mini-14 for Tactical Use?

 
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HTownTX



Joined: 22 Oct 2007
Posts: 5
PostPosted: Tue Dec 11,    Post subject: Ruger Mini-14 for Tactical Use? Reply with quote
Just curious: Does anyone here take the Mini-14 seriously for tactical use? Does anyone use one for Hoff's rifle training? If so, what configuration/modifications are recommended?
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Semper_Fi



Joined: 08 Jul 2007
Posts: 375
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
PostPosted: Tue Dec 11,    Post subject: Ruger Mini-14 Reply with quote
Not necessarily a tactical platform, the 16.25" barrel .223 caliber Ruger Mini-14 is nonetheless a serious weapon. It's time proven and tough and works well straight out of the box; performance can be enhanced by adding an optic and a bipod.

Its base weight is about equal to a stripped 16" barrel M4 and I believe the Mini 14 offers excellent reliability and fire power at an attractive price.

I've seen Mini 14's at federal correction facilties and on ranches but have not seen any in the sand box. www.ruger-mini-14.com has some interesting comments about Mini 14 accuracy.

Last edited by Semper_Fi on Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:20 pm; edited 1 time in total
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garum



Joined: 11 Jul 2007
Posts: 19
Location: Hill Country, TX
PostPosted: Wed Jan 02,    Post subject: accuracy Reply with quote
I've had two of them. Both horribly inaccurate, but very reliable.
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Semper_Fi



Joined: 08 Jul 2007
Posts: 375
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
PostPosted: Fri Jan 11,    Post subject: Accuracy Systems, Inc. Improving Mini 14 Accuracy Reply with quote
In the April 2008 edition of Guns & Weapons For Law Enforcement, page 10, there is a very good article about Accuracy Systems, Inc. improving the Mini 14's accuracy.
www.accuracysystemsinc.com
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Hoff



Joined: 28 Jun 2007
Posts: 461
Location: Warrior Nirvana
PostPosted: Fri Jan 11,    Post subject: Ruger Mini 14 Reply with quote
Texas DPS uses them but their not too popular umongst most professionals. One reason is that there is not much you can do for add-ons. They are fun to shoot. it would be interesting to see if one could survive my class.
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joc



Joined: 02 Aug 2007
Posts: 6
PostPosted: Mon Jan 21,    Post subject: Mini-14 Reply with quote
a number of years ago, I did bring a Mini-14 to the 2-day Tactical Carbine class in Victoria. I was ok, but in the standard configuration, it did not work well in many alternate shooting configurations, compared to the AR-15. It's front heavy and hard to hold, when on your side, or upside down... Smile At the next class, I brought a battle proven weapon and left my Mini-14 at home.
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ScottM



Joined: 05 Sep 2007
Posts: 23
PostPosted: Sat Jan 26,    Post subject: Robinson XCR Reply with quote
Has anybody ever shot that XCR by Robinson?
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Hoff



Joined: 28 Jun 2007
Posts: 461
Location: Warrior Nirvana
PostPosted: Sun Jan 27,    Post subject: Robinson XCR Reply with quote
Scott,
Is that the Robinson that Ben Kurata shoots?
Hoff
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ScottM



Joined: 05 Sep 2007
Posts: 23
PostPosted: Mon Jan 28,    Post subject: Reply with quote
Brian,
I started a new thread.
McG.
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~kev~



Joined: 06 Feb 2008
Posts: 1
PostPosted: Wed Feb 06,    Post subject: Re: Ruger Mini-14 for Tactical Use? Reply with quote
HTownTX wrote:
Just curious: Does anyone here take the Mini-14 seriously for tactical use?


The mini-14 is a good rifle, but the magazine attachment leaves a lot to be desired. The magazine has a hole for a 1/8 inch pin to catch on, them cams into the magazine well. You have to hook the magazine on this pin just right.

Go with an AR-15 instead.


Hoff wrote:
Texas DPS uses them


The Texas DPS has moved over to the AR-15
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jay



Joined: 18 Dec 2007
Posts: 2
Location: Hammond, Louisiana, USA
PostPosted: Wed Jul 23,    Post subject: Re: Ruger Mini 14 Reply with quote
Hoff wrote:
Texas DPS uses them but their not too popular umongst most professionals. One reason is that there is not much you can do for add-ons. They are fun to shoot. it would be interesting to see if one could survive my class.


We will see during the upcoming class in Amit La.
I'll be beinging a couple of extra AR's just in case.
It's the guys go-to gun, so he mind as well practice with it.
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Iron Man



Joined: 31 Jul 2008
Posts: 6
Location: West By God and the AK47 Virginia
PostPosted: Sat Aug 02,    Post subject: Re: Ruger Mini-14 for Tactical Use? Reply with quote
HTownTX wrote:
Just curious: Does anyone here take the Mini-14 seriously for tactical use? Does anyone use one for Hoff's rifle training? If so, what configuration/modifications are recommended?


John Masen sells the .'Black Warrior' magazine for the Mini14, it is currently the best aftermarket Mini14 magazine.

If you feel uncomfortable with the both the AR15/Mini14, why not buy an AK and accurize it? I will be pposting an article on that subject today, on this website.
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