Interesting Magazine for Mini-14's

[Speedo66]

CDNN has a straight 20 round mag for Mini-14, looks like an M-14 mag rather than the normal curved 20 round mags. They say it is made by the same manufacturer who makes original equipment Ruger brand mags. They're $15, about half of a Ruger brand one.

It got good reviews on another site that has a good reputation on Mini-14 matters, Perfect Union https://www.perfectunion.com/vb/ruger-mini-14-mini-30/

They also have 10 round mags by the same company for half the price of Ruger brand.

I've read they don't stay in stock long, seems like limited runs, so I ordered two of each size.

If anyone is interested, here's the link for the 20 rounders: https://www.cdnnsports.com/mini-14-223-20rd-premium.html#.XZoXiyUkrVo

 

[22-rimfire]

I may just pick up a couple for my Mini 14. Mag cost was always the problem along with good functionality.

 

[Speedo66]

 

[kBob]

actually the Way back 1970's Mini-14 20 rounders were straight and the curved is a johnny come lately.

I always liked the look of the straight ones better.

-kBob

 

[GBExpat]

Never mind ...

 

[JohnB-40]

I bought one from CDNN in the past. It did not function reliably. I even tried it with a factory follower,but the spot welded tab that engages the mag release was not dimensionally in the right position.Some people have had good luck with them. I wanted it to work just on the look of it on the rifle,but I expect a new mag to function properly without having to tweak with it. When you add in CDNN's shipping,is there really that much price difference between Ruger and brand X when Brownells or Midway has a free shipping offer? My Ruger 20 round mags have ALWAYS worked through thousands of rounds. As a retired mechanic,mine is still on my workbench as a reminder of the difference in quality between factory and aftermarket parts that I was always experienced in my job.

 

[Rule3]

The are only a good price if they function flawlessly

I learned long ago that for Rugers their mags are the best. I don't know about those for the Mini but for handguns they test their mags,

It would be nice if MagPul made Mini magazines.

 

[Nicky Santoro]

Had a Mini-14 some years ago. The only mags that were reliable were factory and PMI. Look for a tab on the back of the mag that is spot welded on and not stamped out from the mag body.

 

[Speedo66]

Magazines arrived today, look good with spot welded piece on back. Working the action by hand with a full 20 rd. magazine had all feeding well.

Will take them to the range next week for actual trial by fire.

 

[Speedo66]

Here’s what it looks like in the rifle, which has an M-14 sling on it.

Was at the range today to try them out. Both 20’s worked perfectly, as did one of the 10 rounders. The other 10 rounder had one hiccup, I marked it and will try again next time.

Even if it doesn’t work well, money wise I’m still way ahead compared to what a couple of Ruger mags would have cost. Plus, I like the look, reminds me of the M-14 I humped in the Army.