KramD52

Pefect timing, I already had 2 and just ordered 3 more. I've been procrastinating on my purchase of some extra mags made by paul.....this deal lit the fire under me, ha ha.

I really like my Mini 14. I have the newer version and don't see any issue with accuracy. The only real negatives I see for this gun is with regard to the magazines, as others have mentioned.....aftermarket mags are hit or miss whether they will operate well in this gun. However, using the factory mags is the only way to be certain there will be no feeding issues but, you'll pay dearly for them compared with the less expensive aftermarket counterparts. Now with that being said, I think a good alternative to the Mini 14 is the Kel Tec SU16. I might have gotten one of these instead of the mini had I known about them (heck, I still might, LOL). They seem to get pretty good reviews and are similar in accuracy but less expensive. I do think that the Ruger mini has better build quality overall which is what you would be paying extra for. A big advantage IMO is that the SU16 takes regular AR15 style mags which are plentiful and a lot less expensive that Ruger mags. I have an AR also, so this would have been a double bonus in that I could've used the same mags for both guns. Anyway, just something else to think about.

I agree, maybe not here in the PR of NJ or Ca, but when they move to the southern and midwest states....watch out, LOL. Ha ha, me included. Its unbelievable, Iran of all countries. The UN doesn't work (for the purpose it was founded), and never will. Its a joke and all of the countries know it. Its an exercise in futility (aka circle jerk), plain and simple.

Is there a problem with the Ace skeleton stock? I'm asking because I was seriously considering getting one for my AR and now you have me thinking.......

Reading things like this, that our own government would even consider such an attack on OUR constitutional rights is ____ (insert expletive here) _____ unbelievable and frightening! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the late, great United States.

Yup....THE Villas, LOL. That makes 3 of us from the same "neck of the woods"

Hmmmm, after reading this I'm getting that strange feeling again........the feeling that makes me want to open up my wallet.

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I gotta say, a couple of those avatars are quite "interesting" Talk about a small world.....I'm in the Green Creek area.

Thanks for your replies and hope you guys had a great 4th also. Hmmmmmm, I was hoping for some good news about 15 round mags, LOL. I have done a lot of searching on the net but have come up empty with regard to 15 round mags for these guns. I suppose I'll have to go with option #2 and start e-mailing different shops to see if I can get a FFL to acquire and perform the modification on the 20 round mags for me. Though I realize that a lot are squeamish about performing the mods, so that cuts down the field considerably. The last option would be attempting it myself (out of state of course). But with limited mechanical ability coupled with the expense of the Ruger mags, it would be a crap shoot on the "chance" that I could do it right without buggering up a mag or two. If I am able to find some or someone who is willing to perform the modification, I'll definitely post back with the info. Thanks again.

I would prefer Ruger factory 20 round mags that were made NJ compliant since it can be hit or miss with aftermarket mags for these guns. Needless to say, I'm not real happy with the 10 round mags and don't even ask about the 5's, LOL. Does anyone know where I would be able to puchase these (15/20's) or suggestions for shops that could do the modifications? There seems to be several options for the AR15 variants, but none that I can find for the Mini. Thanks for any assistance you can offer. Mark

Hello everyone. I've been lurking here for a couple of months and decided to finally come out of the closet (so to speak, LOL) and sign up. Anyway, I've been gaining a lot of valuable info here and looking forward to interacting with the forum members and just wanted to say hello. Mark D.