Sandy 44 Posted April 29, 2012 I got my new to me shortened Ruger Mini 14 rifle stock yesterday , installed it today , can't WAIT to shoot it now that it fits me! I took it to the range Friday before I got the new stock..I have such short arms I had to unshoulder it and dig the stock into my side just to rack the bolt for the first round. Ted took 3 inches off of a take off stock I got for it and ground down the butt plate to fit nicely . I can reach everything now! I can rack the bolt , reach the trigger with my arm bent properly. Can't wait to try it out Junkmanted did a really nice job. The rifle looks a little street bad a$$ with a super short stock on it ..but hey , that is how a person who needs a 10 1/2 in LOP rolls lol . It is legal overall length though , no worries When Pete comes home from Ireland tomorrow I'll have him take some shots of me shouldering it so you can see the difference. Anyway , just wanted to give a shout out to Junkmanted who took some time to fix a stock for me , just to be nice Thanks Ted! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 44 Posted April 30, 2012 My husband is in Ireland and my tripod is on a job site..he'll be back tomorrow and I'll have him take some. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkmanted 54 Posted April 30, 2012 Glad you like it ! I didnt think the post office would ever get it right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 44 Posted April 30, 2012 I was laughing when I saw all the labels , scribbles etc. My house seems to be a postal black hole lately. The last 3 things I had shipped from or to me took a sideways ride and came back multiple times! I mean , who can't figure it out if you cross out "From" and put "To" ? Must be something up with my sorting center or something. I was impressed with how nice and normal the butt plate looked ! Thanks Now the RO's won't be shaking their heads as I have a hard time racking my Mini 14 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
halbautomatisch 60 Posted April 30, 2012 Ted, I think we are going to make you the patron saint of the NJ gun community. Always helping someone in need. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubberBullets 65 Posted April 30, 2012 Why is it the photographer posted about her new stock with NO PHOTOS?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 44 Posted April 30, 2012 Self portraits are the most trying lol . I need pics of me holding it ., for perspective I am so short .. the 9 year old down the block lost his ball in our yard today ( playing stickball in the street with tennis balls and an aluminum bat lol ) .. I was helping him look and I realize he is like an inch taller than I am. If I do ever get a tactical shotgun it is going to have to be a tricked out Little Buckaroo or something ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtown223 12 Posted April 30, 2012 +1 for the pics! This was your mini with the awesome tiger stripy wood? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 44 Posted April 30, 2012 Yep , and truth be told , the take off stock I got is nice and stripey ( or is it stripy?? ) too. The stock junkmanted fixed for me is actually just as nice and has more pronounced tiger striping than the original I have. I guess a bunch of people who buy or get Minis from relatives want the tactical type stocks so they swap them out often. I got the new stock on Ebay for like 23 bucks plus shipping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtown223 12 Posted April 30, 2012 Probably shouldn't have told me that, add another rifle to the list.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XDJohnTact 49 Posted May 1, 2012 And another big thumbs up for Ted. He is awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted May 2, 2012 Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... pics? C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted May 2, 2012 Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... pics? C @ Topher - Did you say your boy has a 10/22? I have to look around..I may have a shortened stock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 44 Posted May 2, 2012 Pics are coming! I took some of the rifle..will post later this afternoon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted May 2, 2012 Awesome! Can't wait to see it. C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 44 Posted May 2, 2012 Pictures ! I have to get Pete to take some of me holding it , and the stock one , for comparison. But for now , check it out It now has a 10 1/2 inch LOP . Nice tiger strip wood on this stock too Thanks Ted !!!I'll get to shoot it tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sigman 41 Posted May 2, 2012 Sweet looking shooter! Nice job JM! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XDJohnTact 49 Posted May 2, 2012 Wow, that looks awesome! Congrats on a job well done. Great work, Ted! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkmanted 54 Posted May 2, 2012 I hope its comfortable ,, and thanks for all the kind words everyone ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colnar 0 Posted May 2, 2012 That is some beautiful wood on that stock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 44 Posted May 2, 2012 I hope its comfortable ,, and thanks for all the kind words everyone ! It is comfortable to shoulder It will be nice to rack it without having to bury it into my side and being careful not to point it up , etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted May 2, 2012 Very nice looking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted May 3, 2012 Whoa, Hanibal Smith would love that bad boy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtown223 12 Posted May 3, 2012 Whoa, Hanibal Smith would love that bad boy! LMFAO A-Team did love them some Mini's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hiker88 22 Posted May 3, 2012 Wow! Your new stock matches your table. The stock looks awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubberBullets 65 Posted May 3, 2012 beautiful rifle... worth the wait. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 44 Posted May 3, 2012 I need a scope for it now. Or something. Something small. Any suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted May 3, 2012 Hey S. THAT is sweet! Good on you and good on Ted for doing such a beautiful job. Gorgeous. As to the scope, how small is small? I was up at Ramsey and they have a tiny little red dot in a silver housing that would look great on that gun. Just a thought. C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites