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mini-14 mags

tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
edited May 2012 in Ask the Experts
I have two mags that are not marked law enforcement only for the Mini-14 .223. I have been looking at some auctions and have noted that several of the mags have "ruger" stamped into the side. My mags have the ruger base plate with nothing else stamped into the side. Are these factory mags or some kind of aftermarket mag? To my knoledge, the base plates have not been switched.

Thanks for the replies

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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have read that the current minis are more accurate than the older pencil barrel ones.
    I would appreciate any comments regarding old vs new mini-14 in 223cal.
    I now own a mini in 223cal.(DOM 1980).
    I assume the 30rd mags I now have will fit a new mini.
    Is this correct?
  • redhawkk480redhawkk480 Member Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
  • Riomouse911Riomouse911 Member Posts: 3,492 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hopefully they're Ruger factory mags. Aftermarkets are hit and miss as far as functioning goes....mostly miss.
  • armilitearmilite Member Posts: 35,490 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    While the new mini's are more accurate then the old ones they come with a price. Nearly the same price as the even more accurate AR. I myself see no reason to own a mini 14.
  • gunnut505gunnut505 Member Posts: 10,290
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by armilite
    While the new mini's are more accurate then the old ones they come with a price. Nearly the same price as the even more accurate AR. I myself see no reason to own a mini 14.


    Quite a bit of difference between some AR mousegun and a Mini-14; fewer O-rings, pins, springs, and annoyances from losing a bb or some other teensy part outta yer multi-thousand-dollar "black rifle".
  • Riomouse911Riomouse911 Member Posts: 3,492 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've got 3 minis (2 -14 and 1-30) and 4 Ar's in the safes...the mini's have their plusses and their quirks... and the Ar's theirs as well. I say to each his own, as I would feel well armed with either one.
  • M1A762M1A762 Member Posts: 3,426
    edited November -1
    The Tapco Gen 2 mags work great for me. They are light and durable, you can buy three 30 round Tapco mags for the cost of one 30 round Ruger mag.

    I have a new mini 14 581 series, it is a very quick handling carbine. I am a left handed shooter, so I prefer the Garand style safety, and of course the bullet proof Garand style action. This action shrugs off dirt and grime that would jam up an AR[;)].
  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    I also like the Tapco Gen 2 magazines. The new Mini 14 Tactical is more accurate than the older 180 series Mini 14's.
    My 2 cents
  • armilitearmilite Member Posts: 35,490 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by gunnut505
    quote:Originally posted by armilite
    While the new mini's are more accurate then the old ones they come with a price. Nearly the same price as the even more accurate AR. I myself see no reason to own a mini 14.


    Quite a bit of difference between some AR mousegun and a Mini-14; fewer O-rings, pins, springs, and annoyances from losing a bb or some other teensy part outta yer multi-thousand-dollar "black rifle".




    Multi thousand dollar mouse gun??? A $700 AR will out shoot the $700 mini any day of the week period. They had to practically redesign half the gun and it's still not that accurate.
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