Mini-14 snobs

[acem]

Re: Mini-14 snobs

The stainless/synthetic aspect is important is such situations.

I don't know why other manufacturers don't build stainless synthetic rifles. The russians chrome plate several parts of their rifles and then paint them. I guess one could use some REALLY good paint and hope for the best on an AK.

Thx-Ace

[Tanklet]

Re: Mini-14 snobs

We kicked our own ass in Viet Nam. [/b]</font>

I agree... I was there!

Bill[/QUOTE]

Correct. The Mini-14 is no longer the rough gem it was prior to 1981. The Mini14 is not a replacement for a SIG 550, FAL, M1,a or like weaponry.

In fact, here's how I see it:

Mini-14 vs. gas tube AR= Mini-14
Mini14 vs. gas piston AR= gas pistol AR.
Mini-14 vs. stock SKS=Mini-14.
Mini-14 vs. M1 carbine=tie

[ducktail]

Re: Mini-14 snobs

my $.02....I have an older Mini-14 that is great fun to plink with, bust cans and bottles and quite a few snakes and other vermin. It is far from really accurate but it does work. Never gums up.

I bought a newer one, used. I put a weak scope on this one and it shoots. Groups are a bit over 1" but well under 2 on a good day and no coffee. It is still not a taget gun and it does everything the other one did. Just a bit better.

The kids have a blast with both.

I have had my AR's and I am glad folks like theirs. I just prefer the Mini-14. It seems to be a lot easier to handle and maintain and it works.