Not really, if you can't have an AK, you probably can't have an AR either. If you can, then there's plenty of 7.62x39 options for the ar platform.I thought the Mini-30 might have a greater raison d'être because of all the important restrictions on the AK pattern rifles and the Mini-14 less raison d'être because of the wide availability of AR pattern rifles at every price point.
Im really surprised they havent brought back the Deerfield .44.Not really, if you can't have an AK, you probably can't have an AR either. If you can, then there's plenty of 7.62x39 options for the ar platform.
Again, If one simply wanted a semi auto .223, or x39....well basically anything that will fit....With the cost and availability, from a pure practicality standpoint, it's hard to beat an AR.
Guys that want an AK, mini, keltec etc will buy those because they want them, otherwise one can usually build up a comparable AR for less....well besides the bullpups.
Ya know, it strikes me that they could make a top-loading version of the Mini with a fixed magazine pretty easily for "reduced freedom" states. Unless maybe Ruger figures there are still too many surplus SKS rifles floating around that they would have to compete against.I thought the Mini-30 might have a greater raison d'être because of all the important restrictions on the AK pattern rifles and the Mini-14 less raison d'être because of the wide availability of AR pattern rifles at every price point.
My guess would be due to potential patent infringement between Colt and Ruger?I don't have anything good to say about the mini-14 and one question about it that I have is probably the same question others have.
Why didn't they make it to take AR mags? Even after all these years, why not refit it to accept an AR mag?
I'm rather glad they didn't. While I can understand the utility of it. The magazine release location would be awkward, and AR mags need more support as they arnt locked at the front, dictating a deeper well, and sticky out magazines.I don't have anything good to say about the mini-14 and one question about it that I have is probably the same question others have.
Why didn't they make it to take AR mags? Even after all these years, why not refit it to accept an AR mag?
I'd be all over one of those too! Tho I'd prefer the .44.Im really surprised they havent brought back the Deerfield .44.
I assume it used most of the same tooling as the Mini, and it would be an even better competitor these days against an AR for close-quarters work.
If they made a stainless .357 Deerfield, Id be all over it!
I don't have anything good to say about the mini-14 and one question about it that I have is probably the same question others have.
Why didn't they make it to take AR mags? Even after all these years, why not refit it to accept an AR mag?
I don't have anything good to say about the mini-14 and one question about it that I have is probably the same question others have.
Why didn't they make it to take AR mags? Even after all these years, why not refit it to accept an AR mag?
My guess would be due to potential patent infringement between Colt and Ruger?