a Letter im sending to the Sturm Ruger & Co

[Badger Arms]

So, you had one screw loose and your rifle ejected its brass positively? Hmmmm, sounds like a minor annoyance. That might have been your problem as you stated that it happened 'while you were attempting to zero the rifle' which implies that you were making adjustments to the rear sight. The gun has such low recoil that I seriously doubt that it would have shot a well tightened screw loose. Had it come from the factory that way, all you have to do is tighten it.

Other problems seem to be of your doing. Why'd you need the Choate suppressor anyhow? This ins't an M-16, it's intended to be a rugged, cheap, plinker. The design was finalized in its present form 25 years ago or so before AR-15's were as common as they are now. It was intended to be a compromise between the M-14 and M-1 carbine in terms of recoil, accuracy, and utility.

If you want accuracy, buy a bolt gun. If you want to reload, again buy a bolt gun. If you want cheap mags, pay the extra couple-a-hundred for an AR-15. You got just what you paid for, a plinker.

 

[Houndawg]

Albanian,

Nixon was NOT impeached. Only two Presidents have been impeached, Andrew Johnson and Clinton.


willyjixx,

Your letter is very poorly written. I'd suggest you take a writing class.

 

[wanderinwalker]

willyjixx,

First, I agree with Houndawg. You my friend need some writing instruction. (This is not meant to be a put-down. Most people could use help in their writing. It's a fact of life.)

Secondly, why the %^@! didn't you get an AR-15 in the first place?! Honestly. Mini-14s are great in theory, but I have yet to see one on the range as accurate AND reliable as my AR-15. (And my personal AR-15 is a match-prep-ed Service Rifle, which I can say has absolutely NO reliability issues and WILL shoot sub-MOA out to 200 and 300 yards.) They are a cheap plinker. Sell your Mini, get an AR and be happy with life.

Good luck and good shooting.

 

[Joe Demko]

The gun has such low recoil that I seriously doubt that it would have shot a well tightened screw loose. Had it come from the factory that way, all you have to do is tighten it.

Doubt no more. I owned a Ranch Rifle and the rear sight self-destructed twice under nothing more than recoil forces. Ruger charged me for replacement parts both times.

 

[mini14jac]

willyjixx wrote:

an i have yet to find a Ruger magazine worth a crap for less than 10-20 that an AR mag cost. please let me know your source

I frequently see new-in-wrap AR magazines for $30-40.
(I wouldn't pay that, but I've seen them for that.)
When I had an AR, you could only get worn out mags for $10.
I doubt that the market has changed that much.

CDNN investments has new PMI mags for the Mini 14 at $39 last time I checked.
If you shop around, you can find used ones for $25-30 each.
I just bought 2 John Masen 30rd mags, in very good condition for $45 shipped.
When you throw in the fact that these mags are made of steel, vs. aluminum for AR mags, it looks like an even better deal.

So, there are good mags available.
There are solutions to the loose screws.
There are solutions to the brass flinging.

You just need to ask the right questions, and you can enjoy your rifle.
Mine will even shoot Wolf ammo into ~1" at 25yds!

Or, if you really want an AR, get one.
They are certainly two different guns.
(An AR will cost quite a bit more than a Mini 14, by the way.)

Be warned though,
I had a Bushmaster that was flawless, even with Wolf ammo.
But, you'll find people that have needed repairs on Bushmaster's, Armalite's, Colt's, etc.
That's just the nature of mass-produced machines.

 

[wanderinwalker]

Originally posted by mini14jac
But, you'll find people that have needed repairs on Bushmaster's, Armalite's, Colt's, etc.

Here's to that. I know a guy who had to send a National Match Armalite back because the chamber was never finished! No kidding.

And regarding 1" at 25 yards: I've seen numerous pistols that will do that. My dad had an Old Model .357 Blackhawk which would dump 6 wadcutters into one hole from 25 yards with a rest. Give me 1" at 100 yards and I'll start to notice that rifle. 1" at 200 yards and it's outstanding.

Oh yeah, and for AR-15s the few steel magazines I have are far inferior to the 20-round aluminum USGI and Colt models. At least the GIs and Colts feed when loaded to the brim.