Ruger Mini -14 Review

Allen reviews the Ruger Mini 14 in 5.56mm. Thanks for watching and we would greatly appreciate it if you would take the time to like this video, leave a comment down below, and subscribe to our channel.
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[@rayaznavorian8708]

The mini 14 is a hidden jem in this day and age, very underappreciated.

[@Darky_McDarkface]

*gem

[@Darky_McDarkface]

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[@Rabahsaurus]

This was such a refreshing vid. No in my face music, just calm, collected, and concise. Perfect. Sub’d

[@kensteward1510]

Retired California State Correctional Officer, this was our primary weapon for State Prisons. I carried one for 25 years. Great Rifle.

[@jamesmiller4085]

Definitely not the state to be a gun owner crazy ridiculous rules took me 10 minutes to buy my ar15 the other day was driving down the road with the rifle after 10 minutes love Arizona

[@kensteward1510]

I have a federal firearms license, no 10 day wait for me. If you were in and out in 10 minutes with an AR someone’s not doing there job.@@jamesmiller4085

[@GrantDWilliams82]

"Corrections." lol, what did you correct, exactly? Government grew that entire 25 years, yet California is as dangerous as it's ever been. If not even more. Don't bother with the braindead retort that that's not your fault. Just the politicians'. They have no power without their minions.

[@alexmaurice4274]

I’m late- but wondering can you top load the mini by hand without stripper clips?

[@bodazaphfa]

@@alexmaurice4274I was pretty sure you could so I just wanted to make sure. I can verify 100-percent that you can. I just did it on mine to make sure before I replied to your comment.

[@robdablob7110]

Great review Allen. Here in NYC, AR-15's are illegal, and the Mini 14 is the closest to an AR we can get here. Im 52 years old and a newbie to guns. Picked up my first rifle, a Mini 14 a month ago, so this review was exactly what I was looking for.

[@tinman3586]

Get an 80% receiver in cash in another state, buy your upper and ship them back to your house in NY.

[@ronnichols884]

I love my mini 14. I chose it for my primary rifle because I bought it after the Clinton gun ban. Due to the fact that it would take 5 and 10 round magazines. The gun itself was not banned, only the large capacity magazines were. I found that the gun is very accurate. I was able to hit a two and a half inch spinner at 100 yards with the open iron sights. Pretty good shooting with no scope at that distance. Love this rifle.

[@AlfredoBondigas22]

I love the sound it makes when you work the action.

[@fiveowaf454]

I agree on getting the Mini in it's traditional form with the 18.5" barrel and then IMO keeping it that way. It is what it is and wonderful, trying to turn it into some tactical AR15 type clone defeats it's reason to exist, and if that's what you want, there are better platforms to start from. I have AR's and also a Mini 14 and Mini 30. The Minis are fantastic all round rifles, very compact and well balanced and fun to shoot. They can do it all from plinking, hunting through to self defense while not attracting the same unfavorable and unwanted attention an AR can drum up in certain places. I would however advise getting the stainless steel model, in the real world it costs little more than a blued one, but gives you the benefits of an all stainless barrel and action, which for me justifies the price better as few, if any, contemporaries offer that feature. I like the stainless option, great for when a Mini finds a home in my boat cabin, or anytime you are outdoors for extended periods, where things get wet and a thorough cleaning isn't going to happen.

[@martinmonfee7974]

Sir, this is by far the best and most informative video on KZbin covering the mini 14, very plain and simple, no nonsense! Thank you for posting!

[@bensatterwhite5694]

I bought my first mini 14 in the early 90’s and later sold it. Always regretted selling the rifle and later bought another one in stainless with synthetic stock. The mini is my favorite rifle. You can buy an AR in many configurations but there is only one mini14 that I know of. It even has its own sound even though it shoots the same ammo as the AR. Yes the mini 14 is more expensive and than most AR’s, and not as tacti-cool, but is a great shooter. My newer mini is better that the older one and will never be sold.

[@alharrison1038]

This guy's great. To the point, informative, and somehow keeps it interesting, in a conversational style sort of way. He earned my subscription.

[@wtfdoihavetodohere]

While shooting with my friends it's really nice to have a variety of different guns for people to try out and discuss. Most people show up with an AR and some kind of black polymer pistol, and that's where a Mini comes in. People are fascinated by the action and the classic feel. It's fun to shoot, is reliable, handles well, and the performance is perfectly fine.

[@davidhayes7596]

Dig the gunnery sergeant break down. No non-since . It's really well thought out.

[@roberta.collins3963]

Excellent review. At my tender age of 77 I think this rifle will suit my needs perfectly.

[@ballisticintegrity9741]

I never was a huge fan of the Mini-14,I bought a stainless Ranch rifle years ago and have no issues with it. I’ve only run 55 grain rounds through it, it’s handy little varmint gun around the ranch.

[@tymobyrne4451]

I love my pa's old mini 30, haters are just going to hate, seems to hit well and hard. Big ups to the Mini.

[@chrisandsteve5238]

Great review. I learned the ‘stick to Ruger magazines’ lesson with my mini-30. Won’t make that mistake with the mini-14.

[@LockBarrelLounge]

Some of the best reviews on KZbin. Love the attention to detail and history lessons. The Mini-14 is awesome.

[@1MahaDas]

A very concise review and detailed analysis of the Ruger Mini-14! Thank you, OE Outfitters!

[@danh1738]

It's nice to see people taking interest in the Mini 14 again there are a few after market upgrades available. Adding an extended mag release lever makes mag changes so much easier. A front stabilizer mounts to the barrel and gas block tightens groups at 100yrds & beyond. Synthetic and folding stocks to replace wood stocks gives blued models an all black look

[@bodazaphfa]

I’ve had the tactical model for over 10-years and I absolutely love it. I chose it over an AR platform. Just a personal choice. If you buy one, you’ll not regret it. Very accurate, easy to shoot, eats anything, and I’ve never had any failures or malfunctions. Edit: my GF has the beautiful Chevron stock and it’s absolutely gorgeous and shoots the same.

[@shockwave6213]

Mine is in an Archangel Sparta Chassis. 10/10 Would recommend. Especially if you choose the Mini to be an AR alternative. One motivator to buy a Sparta Chassis was the fact that I got it for a steal because the front and rear sights were already damaged. Some idiot tried to pound off the front sight with a bare steel hammer, gouged the hell out of the sight block and stripped the rear sight assembly retaining screw with undersized bits. Since those are removed for the Sparta Chassis anyway, I went for it. That said, I think I'm gonna pick up an 18.5 inch version to keep in the classic stock for its look and feel.

[@chrislang5659]

First "Real" rifle I ever shot. First rifle I ever bought! Dad had one when I was growing up. Before the AR became the standard. I got mine for sentimental reasons and fell for it all over again. Just really fun to shoot!

[@josephwintrich7294]

55 grain is fine, if you want a heavy bullet get the mini 30. I'm tired of AR15s. I fell in love with the M1 Carbine long ago and always liked the M14 therefore this one fits. I still like the AR15 but if I had to choose one for utility and sporting I choose THIS because of the flare and style. Available in both Blued as well as stainless with plenty of wood stock options. AND as you can see it has a very nice slim and narrow profile.

[@dannyo6699]

I'm currently making payments on my 2nd Mini 14. My first I bought when Walmart first started carrying rifles in store again, early 2010's. It was around the $700.00 range in-store at that time. As a Walmart employee, I got my 10% discount, and for working Black Friday, we were given an additional 15% discount for 25% off the price. It ended up costing me just under $600.00. My current rifle costed around $850.00, not in Walmart, but the local pawn shop brand new as well, they had ordered one in and I grabbed it. My first Mini was a serial number 581, so it wasn't the first generation of the 580 series. It's been almost flawless in operation. I did have 1 failure to extract and had to force the bolt open because of it. After cleaning the rifle, it's been flawless since. I purchased one of the ATI stocks for it, which does improve the ergonomics somewhat, but it does add extra weight to the rifle. It doesn't completely turn it into an AR, but it feels more like one. I've had it on and off the rifle, but I do prefer the wood stock. I also found a used Hogue stock on ebay and it's pretty nice too. I put a 3-9X40 Bushnell Dusk and Dawn illuminated scope on it with the Ruger Rings, the 581 series preceeds the drilled and tapped receiver. That came out on the 582 or 583 series. I also added an aftermarket muzzle device. So it's set up pretty nice as is. The 581 did come with 1, 5-round magazine, probably specifically for Walmart, and it does work just fine with that mag, and I've purchased 3 more since, but I've also invested in a few 20-round magazines a couple of which are factory Rugers, but the remaining were Pro-Mag 20-rounders. It's been fine using the Pro-Mags. I believe some of the imrovements done for the 580 series were to address the issues running aftermarket mags in the rifles, or the improvements that were made, inadvertantly remedied the issues they were having because it's as reliable with those as with the factory mags. Side by side, the Ruger mags and the Pro-Mag mags look identical, except for the base plates. No, you can't put a Ruger base plate on a Pro-Mag magazine, I tried it. As for the new Mini I'm paying for, I believe it's a 584 series, I don't know for sure what I'll do with it, I've even entertained thoughts of leaving it as is, just like the rifle in the video here, or just putting the rail on and running a red dot. I'll see. I do have AR-15's too, and have home built (assembled) several of them. Love both the Mini's and the AR's. If a SHTF situation happened and I have to give out my AR's to family and friends for their own protection, and I'm left with just my 2 Mini 14's, I'd consider myself well armed.

[@My3nMy4]

I have one of the pre-580’s from the 1980’s; it was the next-to-last rifle my dad bought (last was an SKS he got at Bill Goodman’s at Hara Arena for $89 with ammo!). Haven’t taken it out in quite a while but I really should. This was when the scope mount screwed into the side of the receiver. He fitted it with a flash hider that has a bayonet lug. Quite a piece! Thanks for posting this, Alan.

[@jeffreywoods5091]

I inherited my mini from pops. It’s a late 80s version. I shot it well enough to cause serious damage at 300yds. I love my mini. My friends keep telling me I need an AR… I don’t think so. I will keep my mini. Thanks

[@floydteter4323]

Great review. Love mine: classic look, easy to handle and run, and looks less threatening to those folks afraid of the "scary black rifles".

[@fjb4932]

Floyd Teter, Something about scaring those that are afraid of the "scary black rifles" pleases me . . .

[@metroman8185]

My first mini14 in the 80s.Great platform..

[@SailfishSoundSystem]

Great review. My friend has a Mini-30 and I love that gun. I've debated on pulling the trigger on one of these. Now I will. Additionally, we had some cheap junk Egyptian 7.62x39mm ammo and the SKS couldn't handle it. Three stovepipes. The Mini-30 had so issues at all. Excellent design. The Royal Bermuda Regiment has used the Mini-14GB/20 as its standard service rifle since 1983. Original wooden stocks were replaced with Choate black plastic stocks about 1990.The regiment received L85A2 rifles in August, 2015, and the Ruger was phased out in January, 2016

[@tedmaas3588]

Plain and simple....I love my Mini-14

[@markp6062]

Great job, Alan! I've kinda wanted one of these for a few years now. After seeing this video, I may just have to break down and get one now!

[@BigRed-oi6ky]

At almost 1k right now. It's really hard to justify the price. But I do like it.

[@michaelshaffer8451]

It’s hard to justify spending more than $600. on a Mini, especially for old farts like me who payed LESS than that for one just a few years back… yet, here we are and the price isn’t ever going to go down to what MOST of us would consider to be “worth it” again. Even IF the price were to go below $800, who knows what kind of hoops you’d have to go through to get one at that point in time. If you can swing it, and you don’t mind taking heat from the Mrs. for a couple of weeks, you’d be better off getting it over with than waiting too long and not being able to get one at all. The nice thing about a Mini is that it’s very well made and will last you a lifetime, if you take care of it. Add to that Ruger’s awesome warranty and 2nd to none customer service, purchasing one is more of an investment than just any old gun purchase… not to mention that it will get one HELL of a lot more use than that $300 pair of shoes, or the equally expensive Coach purse your wife snuck in after that mall trip with her girlfriends… you know too, because every man in here has had that bombshell show up on the credit card statement from time to time. Items like that get used once or twice and end up collecting dust in the corner of her closet that’s filled with “nothing for her to wear”. Something to consider, IF you are up to dealing with a cold shoulder and a dry month, or two…😏 ***DISCLAIMER*** I am not a lawyer, a doctor or a cop, (anymore), nor do I portray any of the aforementioned on TV, or on the Silver Screen. I’m NOT your wife’s husband, nor do I, nor will I accept any responsibility for any decision that YOU make without your wife’s approval. Any suggestions made are purely and solely to stimulate the inner “single man” that’s trapped inside the heart of any married man who reads and heeds any motivation to stimulate individual thought processes that MAY serve to undermine any and all training received by the wife of a man who may act upon the impulses of motivation or free thought prior to, or in lieu of consultation and approval of his wife. Any negative consequences that may result from following any advice from said author rest solely on the married man who chooses to act upon the advice of the author. Some restrictions apply, not available in all states, for a limited time only, and the next hundred to act within 15 minutes of reading this WILL NOT receive a Pocket Fisherman, a 20 piece Ginsu knife set or a K-Tel deluxe record vacuum. Must be 18yrs of age, or older and YMMV by state or local restrictions.

[@robroman1773]

I bought a mini-14 in 2009 and it’s a great tool. Light and dependable. I’m not shooting over 200 yards and this rifle groups within 1.5” at 100 meters easily.

[@mattbeebe1288]

i love the mini ruger series, i finally got my hands on a ac556 it is so cool. gonna get a supresser and see what happens

[@johnshields9110]

I commented on other Mini 14 reviews, but I have set two different ones up to use as varmint rifles. One was a stainless Ranch rifle, the other an early model requiring a B square side mount. Mini 14 are easy and fun to shoot, and with every screw set to proper torque, plus proper gas piston operation, they will shoot consistently. The rifle stocks butt plates were very slick, and unless you really school yourself, they will move as you close down your grip on the wrist area as you squeeze the trigger. Eliminate that, and with a good load you're at 1.5 inch groups at a 100 yards. I recently bought back the same early model mentioned from my long retired brother. The scope is a little grayer, but it put the 62 grain handloads still in the MOA as in the '80's.

[@Fractal_blip]

Im now subbed. Liked the style of the review

[@TommyboyGTP]

I have a 580 series (that's when it got all the updates) stainless tactical that came with a 10/22 styled black plastic stock. I put on one of these wood stocks which adds some extra length of pull and it's been a great shooter. I also installed a Choate hand guard which helps ventilate more heat. It was a police trade in I got for a steal.

[@davidcbrainard]

I have a 580 series stainless and love it. Samson Manufacturing offers the original folding stock. It’s a beautiful mix of modern tactical and old school wood. Pricey but gorgeous and well made. Enjoyed the video.

[@jerryhammack1318]

Own both M1- carbine and mini 14 as well as the mini 30 hunted coyotes,deer , feral hogs with no issues! Never had any problems unlike ar 15s that I have owned and sold! Yes use ruger magazines and enjoy!

[@donaldduck4867]

I love my Mini-14. My Dad loves the M1A I bought for him. He had an M-14 when he was drafted in 64. Great video. Stay safe Brother. 😎🇺🇸

[@alexrain1188]

I bought a tactical a decade ago but kinda wish I had gone with a wood one. Man I love this rifle. Absolutely beautiful and classic.

[@bykrydr21]

Have the Mini 14 in Walnut with the Stainless I get more comments on this set up than if I take my AR 15 to the range. Actually, more fun to shot!!!

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

100%! Mini 14 rules! I know it upsets the AR 15 guys, but it is my opinion. Take it or leave it. I have a few mods on mine. It will shoot with most AR's. To each your own.

[@johncox2865]

The safety is my favorite feature. You can’t flip it off accidentally and it’s always there when you need to. But don’t remove that plate on the left side! You will NEVER find that tiny spring. As for mags, I have two nickel 40 cap mags that haven’t given me any trouble. Got em at a gun show 25 years ago. Don’t know the brand and you can’t have them. Great video. Wish I could like it more than once. Thanks for the coverage.

[@sterlinggray4027]

Great review, Simple, concise, and no BS.

[@mattcavanaugh6082]

Love mine for all the reasons you highlight. Absolute dream to shoot.

[@MyRanger12]

I have the 300 Blackout, love it.

[@scorchedearth1971]

great video. really liked it.always wanted a mini 30 but never got the chance...

[@Elwood.P.Suggins]

Great video, Allen. All straight and essential info with no garbage.

[@sturisa]

Have a Mini-14 Ranch Rifle from '99, it is also chambered in .5.56 NATO although on the receiver, it is printed CAL. .223. Ruger had a target version of the Mini-14 chambered in .223 Remington only. I changed out the wooden stock on my Mini for a black Hogue over molded stock and put a 3X9 variably powered scope on it. The only problem is that it has the thin pencil barrel and not the much improved barrel they make today. It is still a great and fun rifle to shoot and utterly reliable.

[@RANDY12764]

Love my mini I will never let it go!

[@cabragooncabulous4082]

Always on my list. Should've gotten one before things have been inflated. Great lefty shooter. Stainless but I may just grab one just like this before theyre gone

[@ericj1332]

Great vid. Thx for taking the time

[@jimthornburg9394]

Love my mini 14 with wood stock

[@TommyboyGTP]

I'd like to add that on Ruger's website, older models marked "Cal 223" can all shoot 5.56 ammo with the exception of the Target model which is .223 only. So, if you have an older model you're good to go to shoot 5.56 and mine has been eating a steady diet of XM193 for many years with 100% reliability

[@PackAddict]

Thanks so much! Such an informative video without all the extra bs footage tat doesn't show you accuracy for anything else important. Well done! I have also seen so many people struggle with the magazine load and unload, yours was smooth as butter!

[@rebelyankee4910]

Love the look! Unfortunately I bought an early gun! LOL Couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with it, and the empty casings ejected straight back, down my shirt blistering my chest. Away it went. Replaced it with Bushmaster AR, never looked back. My Tula SKS was far more reliable, and accurate. Late models I've shot are excellent. But like you said, mags ain't cheap being proprietary, to be reliable.

[@jamjedi1972]

I own several ARs AKs ect ect. Just something about my mini 14 I love. Mines the ranch 580 serial number series, which has the little thicker barrel. The damn thing still gets hot fast lol, but lots of fun to shoot.

[@buckleymordecai9605]

Good video, professionally done; liked the frequent camera angle changes. Good presentation, no muss no fuss.

[@davidma6616]

What an excellent, informative, and well paced review! Bravo!

[@lit549]

Couple of years back my older friend in my car club said he had a rifle for sale, went and looked and it was a stainless mini14 with a perfect wood stock. Made in 94 so its a pencil barrel, had maybe 100 rounds ran thru it. I paid 500$. It even has a strut system installed and i also added a Lpvo on original Ruger scope rings. Love it!

[@prop352]

Owned mine since 1979. Think it was like $175.00 brand new. Still love it.

[@dwayneelizondomountaindewh6073]

one of my all time faves

[@masjut1]

Got a soft rubber stock for mine. Love it so much. Will never sell it.

[@DJChrisArgueta]

THAT is how you do a review. Sir, thank you for this informative video. I appreciate the info about the 1:9 twist wanting lighter ammo. I did not know that. Thanks.

[@DJChrisArgueta]

Liked and subscribed.

[@EchoSigma6]

Never owned a Mini 14 but always liked the way they looked and enjoyed their trigger when shooting. However, that price is a bit too high for me.

[@paulmarino8810]

Get a hand guard replacement site mount rail for it, and a scout rifle scope. Beautifully functional combo.

[@cogburn1565]

U can use a small triangle file to make a cut in the top of the aperature to bring in light,removes fuzzy look for some and gives second aim point for 200 yards or so.

[@phishno2767]

Great video! Kind of snuck up on me. Wasn't looking for it but popped up in my feed, and I really like Allen's brass-tacks presentation style. 👍

[@gud2go50]

I am so glad to hear they fixed the accuracy issue. I had one of the old ones and did everything I could to improve it. I really liked the rifle, but the accuracy issue finally made me sell it and buy an AR-15. My AR-15 is very accurate, so I am pleased to own it, but I wish I would have been able to keep my mini, because I like the way it looks and handles better than an AR. Plus, people don't think you are some kind of commando when you pull it out to shoot it. Wood stocks are also very cool in my view. I am to old and on a fixed income, to try again with a new one. I have an M1A which I enjoy as well, but it ain't near as handy as the mini. Thanks for doing your video.😉

[@stevennewman4778]

The barrels were too thin on the older Mini 14’s. No amount of adjustments could fix the accuracy. The new ones are good to go.

[@magiccarpetrider4594]

They fixed it 30 years ago

[@fiveowaf454]

While I'm aware of the accuracy issues with the older Mini 14's, I've noticed is that it is still labelled inaccurate because it isn't an MOA rifle, while an AR15 automatically is, and yet KZbin is full of videos of folks shooting nothing like sub MOA groups with a variety of AR15 platforms. It seems to be something that won't go away, partly because a lot of people seem threatened by anyone choosing to own a Mini, as opposed to their AR15 and have to rubbish it accordingly. I own a Mini 14 and a Mini 30 along with two very accurate AR15's, but see no conflict, they are for me two different firearm concepts and one isn't automatically better than the other - it depends on the intended use. While AR's can definitely be more accurate than Mini's, the current Mini's are not inaccurate and IME will be more accurate than most shooters are going to be. I agree with your points on the Min handling better than a AR, they are very well balanced. I also have an M1A which I love, but it's quite the beast compared to the Mini.

[@alanrogs3990]

This is a very professional review.

[@erosionhead420]

Excellent review. I love any rifle that’s Steel and Wood. 🇺🇸

[@MrSupertim996]

Like you video. I own an older model from the 90s . It has a SS barrel and I added a flash suppressor. I only use the stock sights. Is a cool simple rifle and I like it.

[@tomwillmore1740]

Another gr8 review, concise, clear, well done. Thank you.

[@gman8648]

Just got a new subscriber. Really enjoy the direct and informative presentation. Thanks

[@clintster4945]

Just like mine, 69GN Sierra is deadly and 5 shots inside a quarter! Love this rifle..

[@stevest.martin3940]

I wish the Springfield M1A1 wasn’t so damn expensive, I should have bought one years ago. I did finally buy a mini 14.

[@bodazaphfa]

Absolutely love my short barreled tactical model and my GF loves hers with the Chevron stock. Look up the mini-14 with the wooden, chevron stock. Absolutely beautiful.

[@traviscochran6280]

I am a fan of the Mini 14. I picked up a late 80's version from a police surplus auction. it's stainless steel, birch stocked, and came with 20 round magazine marked "For Law Enforcement use only." I picked up 2 Ruger 5 round mags for it as well. With the 55 grain ball ammo it will easiy deal with a coyote at 100 yards. It's also fun to shoot. It's like my M1 Carbine, but cheaper and easier to find ammo for.

[@scottkoehler5374]

Love all my Rugers. Mini 14 and mini 30

[@danabogue1804]

I own an A-R 15, and I like that it's modular, but I wouldn't complain if I had a Mini, cause they're kinda cool, and Ruger fixed the accuracy problems! Plus, it uses the same ammo.

[@chuckvt5196]

Great rifle and a great review!

[@chrisbohanon403]

Watch gel test done with the 55 grain and it is pretty amazing for such a lightweight bullet!!

[@stanviers8792]

I just love these.... it almost always gets chosen to take out over others..

[@megatrends]

One thing you didn't touch on and I feel is important anyway is how easily one can change the furniture on the Mini-14 in less than a minute literally. I use the black polymer stock that came with my 5812 Law Enforcement model with GB Gov. Barrel as well as a wood stock like thie one in your video when I feel like it and I also use an ATI Strikeforce Tactical stock which has a folding adjustable stock like the AR platform. The bonus is it can be fired with the stock folded which I have heard you cannot with the AR format because of the buffer tube.

[@bigseff23]

I love my mini! It's never let me down

[@cbwelch4]

Love your presentation. Subbed and liked. The Mini is a great carbine. Very reliable. You don’t have to remove the rear sight to scope it.

[@johnc1256]

I left my rear sight on my mini 30 mainly so I would keep track of it. Had to send back the mounts it came with an ruger exchanged them for the taller ones because the brass was banging my scope body on the way out and marring it.

[@adamthomson5264]

Excellent review. Thanks.

[@andrettski8686]

Love my Mini-14 and 30. There just something different to shoot than an AR or AK all the time. I plan on another 14 with the 16" barrel to put my A-Team Samson stock on it.

[@fiveowaf454]

Like many things, there is that intangible X factor that massively increases the appeal of something beyond facts and figures and for that reason I find my Mini 14 and Mini 30 much more engaging and fun to fire and handle than my AR15's.It's great to have a choice and to be blessed to own both.

[@hushpuckena2637]

Practical and to the point; thank you, sir.

[@shanebrown9683]

Thank you for a great review.

[@Grendelbc]

Now that was a great review.

[@jon1801]

What more do you need in a semi auto? Excellent platform.

[@ChileMiPais]

I bought mine back in 1983 . Stationed at Ft. Wainwright Ak. Back then approx $200. Sold it years later , yes at a profit. It's a fun weapon to shoot.

[@jamescalhoun4588]

Love the 580+ series mini in wood !

[@gilligancharliebrown399]

Started a Ruger shooter (GP100, 10/22, .357 LCR) will always be a Ruger shooter Getting my Model: 5801 this Friday! Woo Hooo!

[@jimbosammy4255]

Funner than the AR to shoot. And it breaks down easy. I'm on my third one. Great review. I'm guessing that was 223 in the video. When I shoot 556 it seems to be twice as loud and powerful.

[@phillipfritz7014]

Excellent presentation, thanks.

[@CaspersCave]

Even in 2022 the Mini (in either the 14 or 30 versions) is still an excellent choice and typically more reliable than the direct impingement operated AR. Overall the factory mags are the best/most reliable choice (in 5 or 20 versions) but I have both heard and read many complaints about the factory produced 10 round mags. No doubt those issues are receiving greater attention due to more states deciding that it's illegal for their residents to own a device with a capacity greater than 10 rounds. About 4 or 5 yrs back, Samson began offering a licensed modern version of the original factory folder made famous by the A-Team and it's worth a look if Mini owners are interested in a more compact option but want to avoid the plastic aesthetic displayed by other stocks 🇺🇸

[@michaelshaffer8451]

I have a Mini 14 Tactical with the A-TM stock from Samson and I absolutely LOVE the way it looks and shoots. The pistol grip and lower aim point with the A-TM brings a whole new dynamic in shoot ability. The control is greatly improved with the introduction of the pistol grip and the flash hider helps reduce flip for faster follow up shots. It’s really the best configuration for a Mini, IMO.👍🏻

[@thelastminuteman7513]

The Samson stock is friggin awsome. They have them stainless and new this year black.

[@farklestaxbaum4945]

they are not more reliable than an AR lol

[@nelsonr1467]

Not more reliable that is Fudd lore

[@wyattcoop0218]

Well spoken, quality content, And educated. Subscribed to your channel my friend

[@hectorr2081]

My dad has had his mini14 since I was a little boy growing up and he still loves it, thats the first reason I decided to buy me one, every time I shoot it, just brings alot of good memories, I carry it everywhere I go, is always there, is always ready and it wont let you down, just saying…