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Posted: 1/10/2024 5:05:28 PM EDT
https://ruger.com/products/mini14TacticalRifle/specSheets/5895.html

They might not call it a GB model but it's close enough for government work. It's kind of pricy too.
Link Posted: 1/10/2024 5:28:07 PM EDT
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Damn….i need one to fill that inner 1980’s child of mine!
Link Posted: 1/10/2024 5:42:00 PM EDT
[#2]
Want.  Don't want to pay that much.
Link Posted: 1/10/2024 5:43:20 PM EDT
[#3]
Samson mfg brought it back a couple years back
Link Posted: 1/10/2024 5:44:10 PM EDT
[#4]
$1850? What do you get, a 6 pack?
Link Posted: 1/10/2024 5:45:51 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/10/2024 6:01:29 PM EDT
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Love it when a plan comes together.

$1850 is a bit steep, but used ones go for about $1500.

Too bad it’s illegal in my commie state.
Link Posted: 1/10/2024 6:13:22 PM EDT
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The price includes a free IQ test. Because if you pay $1850 for one you might be retarded
Link Posted: 1/10/2024 6:16:30 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/10/2024 6:23:05 PM EDT
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Take $1000 off of the MSRP and I'll think about it ...
Link Posted: 1/10/2024 7:03:12 PM EDT
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Gentlemen, please. Cogburn Arsenal can provide an aftermarket solution.

https://cogburnarsenal.com/product/mini-14-gb-front-sight-pin-on/

Fitments available for any barrel once the diameter is known.

They also make a stripper clip guide for metal or Thermold type so as to load from clips if desired.
Link Posted: 1/10/2024 7:08:26 PM EDT
[#11]
If you don't like M7 bayonets, I think you could have it fitted for M14 bayonets or the Swiss 57.
Link Posted: 1/10/2024 7:52:13 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Hater:
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Definitely
Link Posted: 1/10/2024 9:14:09 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/10/2024 9:32:08 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By FluffyTheCat:
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Yup, you can buy a new stainless tactical rifle and the stock from Samson for less. Have both stocks or sell the original on ebay, if you're willing to pay that much for the gun.

https://ruger.com/products/mini14TacticalRifle/specSheets/5819.html

https://www.samson-mfg.com/a-tm-folding-stock-for-the-ruger-mini-14-copy.html

Link Posted: 1/11/2024 8:18:59 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By eric496:

Yup, you can buy a new stainless tactical rifle and the stock from Samson for less. Have both stocks or sell the original on ebay, if you're willing to pay that much for the gun.

https://ruger.com/products/mini14TacticalRifle/specSheets/5819.html

https://www.samson-mfg.com/a-tm-folding-stock-for-the-ruger-mini-14-copy.html

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Was thinking the same thing... and you'll probably have a more "useful" rifle.  I'm still watching some local shops with good used turnover for a Mini30 to do this....
Link Posted: 1/11/2024 10:34:07 AM EDT
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New rifle will run you about $1100.  The Samson stock is around $300, so $1400-ish to put one together.  Ruger tends to have a high MSRP, street price will probably be a couple hundred less.  Maybe more.  Still an expensive proposition. Probably sell a few hundred, maybe a few thousand.

Part of me wants one, I have a soft spot for Minis.  But to much other stuff on the list.
Link Posted: 1/12/2024 1:21:40 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By eric496:

Yup, you can buy a new stainless tactical rifle and the stock from Samson for less. Have both stocks or sell the original on ebay, if you're willing to pay that much for the gun.

https://ruger.com/products/mini14TacticalRifle/specSheets/5819.html

https://www.samson-mfg.com/a-tm-folding-stock-for-the-ruger-mini-14-copy.html

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That’s just the combo I put together a couple years ago, I figure it got me 90% to a GB for a lot less than this new offering. I like bayonets but I don’t need a bayo lug that bad.
Hopefully though, this means we’ll be able to buy some factory nickel 20 round  mags from Ruger soon. Stainless Minis just look right with silver mags.
Link Posted: 1/13/2024 7:53:03 AM EDT
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That’s just the combo I put together a couple years ago, I figure it got me 90% to a GB for a lot less than this new offering. I like bayonets but I don’t need a bayo lug that bad.
Hopefully though, this means we’ll be able to buy some factory nickel 20 round  mags from Ruger soon. Stainless Minis just look right with silver mags.
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Originally Posted By bishopm14:
Originally Posted By eric496:

Yup, you can buy a new stainless tactical rifle and the stock from Samson for less. Have both stocks or sell the original on ebay, if you're willing to pay that much for the gun.

https://ruger.com/products/mini14TacticalRifle/specSheets/5819.html

https://www.samson-mfg.com/a-tm-folding-stock-for-the-ruger-mini-14-copy.html



That’s just the combo I put together a couple years ago, I figure it got me 90% to a GB for a lot less than this new offering. I like bayonets but I don’t need a bayo lug that bad.
Hopefully though, this means we’ll be able to buy some factory nickel 20 round  mags from Ruger soon. Stainless Minis just look right with silver mags.

Same here, I did mine in August. Factory nickel mags would be the bomb. I got a promag just for the look and it actually runs pretty good so far.
Link Posted: 1/13/2024 10:49:58 AM EDT
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Street price is gonna be around $1300.00
I would have like to have seen 1.25” swivels rather than the 1”.
Link Posted: 1/13/2024 3:53:26 PM EDT
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This is an easy pass for me...
Link Posted: 1/13/2024 8:36:20 PM EDT
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Can it be suppressed?
Link Posted: 1/14/2024 3:25:00 AM EDT
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Yes. It's extremely overgassed though. You'll need a different gas block at the least.

ETA: Bushing not block. Brain fart.

https://www.ruger-mini-14-firearms.com/Gas-Reduction-Bushing-Kit.php
Link Posted: 1/14/2024 5:04:09 PM EDT
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Yes, 1/2 x 28 muzzle threads.
Link Posted: 1/14/2024 7:32:59 PM EDT
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Aside from the cool A-team vibe, I never found the folding stock to be very practical.  Had a stainless Mini long ago and had the Falcon folder on it, which was pretty much identical, except for the pistol grip.  Shooting with the cheek on a tube wasn’t particularly comfortable, and when folded and locked the folded buttplate left an impression in the wood around the lug it locked into.  Not for $1800, no way.

But if you want to fire folded and not hit anything, just like the A-team, I guess it’s an option.
Link Posted: 1/16/2024 4:18:39 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/16/2024 8:32:34 PM EDT
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Can confirm that you used to be able to find SS minis and the stock for cheaper than that GB.  Can also confirm that doing it that way, you get a shorter OAL, which was worth the extra hassle to me for a folding rifle.  Why get a rifle that can be compact, and then make it not compact?



But I absolutely will be buying some teflon coated mags.
Link Posted: 1/17/2024 1:00:03 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Seven-Shooter:
Can confirm that you used to be able to find SS minis and the stock for cheaper than that GB.  Can also confirm that doing it that way, you get a shorter OAL, which was worth the extra hassle to me for a folding rifle.  Why get a rifle that can be compact, and then make it not compact?

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/129976/A6B7998D-EE0D-45C1-8B1D-C53A5B0CEF9B-1679321.jpghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/129976/F58D4AEF-C27B-4CFD-9E23-729036265609-1585745.jpghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/129976/A5C2DA85-5E13-4E3B-A602-3A374A851A81-1543193.jpg

But I absolutely will be buying some teflon coated mags.
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Agree. The 16" barrel tactical is just about perfect without becoming SBR. The only reason that new 18.5" "GB" wanna be Mini has it's place is nalstalgia. But price is too too too high. Bayonet on folding stock mini was impractical back then and now too.

Link Posted: 1/17/2024 2:19:56 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By mlin:

Agree. The 16" barrel tactical is just about perfect without becoming SBR. The only reason that new 18.5" "GB" wanna be Mini has it's place is nalstalgia. But price is too too too high. Bayonet on folding stock mini was impractical back then and now too.

https://i.imgur.com/hw463Wr.jpeg
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Originally Posted By mlin:
Originally Posted By Seven-Shooter:
Can confirm that you used to be able to find SS minis and the stock for cheaper than that GB.  Can also confirm that doing it that way, you get a shorter OAL, which was worth the extra hassle to me for a folding rifle.  Why get a rifle that can be compact, and then make it not compact?

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/129976/A6B7998D-EE0D-45C1-8B1D-C53A5B0CEF9B-1679321.jpghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/129976/F58D4AEF-C27B-4CFD-9E23-729036265609-1585745.jpghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/129976/A5C2DA85-5E13-4E3B-A602-3A374A851A81-1543193.jpg

But I absolutely will be buying some teflon coated mags.

Agree. The 16" barrel tactical is just about perfect without becoming SBR. The only reason that new 18.5" "GB" wanna be Mini has it's place is nalstalgia. But price is too too too high. Bayonet on folding stock mini was impractical back then and now too.

https://i.imgur.com/hw463Wr.jpeg


Same here, sort of…Indeed, it has an 18” barrel to utilize a bayonet. Wouldn’t work on a 16”. I much prefer the 16” Mini’s, but should Ruger introduce a blued GB, I just may pick one up.
Link Posted: 2/2/2024 12:50:23 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By LIONHART:


Same here, sort of Indeed, it has an 18" barrel to utilize a bayonet. Wouldn't work on a 16". I much prefer the 16" Mini's, but should Ruger introduce a blued GB, I just may pick one up.
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Originally Posted By LIONHART:
Originally Posted By mlin:
Originally Posted By Seven-Shooter:
Can confirm that you used to be able to find SS minis and the stock for cheaper than that GB.  Can also confirm that doing it that way, you get a shorter OAL, which was worth the extra hassle to me for a folding rifle.  Why get a rifle that can be compact, and then make it not compact?

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/129976/A6B7998D-EE0D-45C1-8B1D-C53A5B0CEF9B-1679321.jpghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/129976/F58D4AEF-C27B-4CFD-9E23-729036265609-1585745.jpghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/129976/A5C2DA85-5E13-4E3B-A602-3A374A851A81-1543193.jpg

But I absolutely will be buying some teflon coated mags.

Agree. The 16" barrel tactical is just about perfect without becoming SBR. The only reason that new 18.5" "GB" wanna be Mini has it's place is nalstalgia. But price is too too too high. Bayonet on folding stock mini was impractical back then and now too.

https://i.imgur.com/hw463Wr.jpeg


Same here, sort of Indeed, it has an 18" barrel to utilize a bayonet. Wouldn't work on a 16". I much prefer the 16" Mini's, but should Ruger introduce a blued GB, I just may pick one up.

agreed

I have a 16" tactical in 300 with the blued/black Samson stock.

I've put a silencer and a primary arms 3x micro-prism on it and it's become my favorite semi-auto
Link Posted: 2/9/2024 8:27:40 PM EDT
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I had my LGS order me one two weeks ago. Picked it up today. $1340. I’ll probably just stick it in the safe. I had the nostalgia bug.
Link Posted: 2/9/2024 8:34:21 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 2/9/2024 10:09:51 PM EDT
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I don’t know how to post pics on here. I used to run photo bucket, but not anymore.
Link Posted: 2/10/2024 12:55:04 AM EDT
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@telsonman

https://imgur.com/

Link Posted: 2/10/2024 9:20:05 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By 18B30:
Damn….i need one to fill that inner 1980’s child of mine!
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Yep, I'm thinking the same thing.

ETA: Ruger also has this rimfire facsimile: https://ruger.com/products/1022Tactical/specSheets/31185.html

Link Posted: 2/10/2024 11:01:00 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 2/10/2024 11:02:26 AM EDT
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I tried posting the link in the image link thing so it would post here. Fail
Link Posted: 2/11/2024 9:09:48 PM EDT
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I tried posting the link in the image link thing so it would post here. Fail
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Posting for you. You need to include .jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/aMCM4Ux.jpeg
Link Posted: 2/12/2024 12:04:39 PM EDT
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I wish ruger made 30rd stainless mags though. All I can find are promags.
Link Posted: 6/9/2024 8:31:19 PM EDT
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I really hope Ruger will start offering the nickel-teflon magazines for sale. The Mini series needs good corrosion resistant magazines. I'd also love for Lancer to make magazines for the Mini series.
Link Posted: 6/13/2024 9:39:22 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By BuckMan123:
https://ruger.com/products/mini14TacticalRifle/specSheets/5895.html

They might not call it a GB model but it's close enough for government work. It's kind of pricy too.
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It's about time.

kwg
Link Posted: 6/16/2024 9:07:42 AM EDT
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Now that the "brace" matter should be settled for a while, I would hope for two things:

1. Ruger to offer the mini-14 in a Pistol version with the front sight top for the gas block and 11" barrel

2. Samson to offer a side folder with a tail hook instead of shoulder butt.
Link Posted: 6/16/2024 11:57:29 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By cherenkov:
Now that the "brace" matter should be settled for a while, I would hope for two things:

1. Ruger to offer the mini-14 in a Pistol version with the front sight top for the gas block and 11" barrel

2. Samson to offer a side folder with a tail hook instead of shoulder butt.
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Link Posted: 6/17/2024 6:13:15 PM EDT
[#43]
Ya--I was sort of hot to get one until I saw it was 18in.

I'll probably get a stainless tactical and buy the stock.
Link Posted: 7/10/2024 10:28:36 PM EDT
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Just pointing out that a 16" SS with the added stock allows for a sweet little setup.
Link Posted: 7/10/2024 10:28:57 PM EDT
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With an Ultimak, you can get a RDS and WML on there, to boot


Link Posted: 7/18/2024 6:08:38 AM EDT
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I had a Ruger Tactical 16 in with fact flash in stainless so I looked and looked found the new folder stock in stainless and bought on wow reel nice fit and the wood on mine is a nice dark walnut they did a great job on the remake of these stocks . fitment was very good , how do you guys attach a sling rigging on the rear sum place , I `will just use a standard black nylon type , and keep the fact front gas block , ????????????
Link Posted: 7/22/2024 7:21:39 AM EDT
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Samson makes a QD socket that works with the folding stock-

https://www.samson-mfg.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=SS-QD-ADPT

And Samson's Hannibal rail comes with a QD sling mount, and a pic rail to allow a light.

https://www.samson-mfg.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=HannibalRail

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