Why are 185 series Mini-14s selling for more than 580 series!?!

[silverlance]

Everyone's heard about how Ruger shut down for over a year to completely rework the Mini-14. Supposedly the new 580 series models are much more accurate and much more reliable.

So why is it that I see beat up 180 series Mini-14 selling (and people buying) for MORE than 580s series Mini-14s on gunbroker, auctionarms, etc?

Are there actually people out there collecting mini-14s??

kev
who is stumped

and just bought a 580 mini14 for 450 =)
http://www.auctionarms.com/Search/DisplayItem.cfm?ItemNum=7921889

 

[lee n. field]

Somebody might be accumulating the 180 series (first version of the Mini). I don't see why, but it's possible. 181 to current, probably not.

 

[TexasRifleman]

Supposedly the new 580 series models are much more accurate and much more reliable.

Well, maybe they are NOT.

 

[Daniel T]

Well, maybe they are NOT.

Couldn't be worse.

 

[recole]

Mini 185 series vs. 580 series

Probably because the 180 series are 1/2 of what you pay for a 580 series. Yeah, they're not accurate. Yeah, they heat up easily. But if I'm 50feet away, I can still hit something with it. And even if I can't hit it after the first shot, I can throw it that far.
The newer Rugers are priced so much higher than what an average guy can afford anymore, that a cheap Olympic AR is a better buy now. I just want a cheap truck gun. And the cheaper, earlier Mini's are still good for that.

JMHO

Ron

 

[Gator]

But if I'm 50feet away, I can still hit something with it. And even if I can't hit it after the first shot, I can throw it that far.

The one I had sure couldn't hit anything at 50 yards....maybe I should have tried throwing it......

The new Target Mini-14s are sure the best looking Minis I've ever seen, if they shoot I might even give one another try.

 

[silverlance]

No, you guys don't understand what I meant -

The old 185 series rugers are selling for JUST AS MUCH if not MORE than the new 580 series.

For example, here's a 185 Series GB Ruger Mini-14 for $1,495.00
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=68707584

And another old Mini-14 blued steel for $499
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=68262494


Whereas on the same website a 580 series Mini-14 for 550
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=68698883

Wierd, huh?

Even counting for SS and GB model (only difference i can see is flash hider and bayo) the prices are still screwy..and apparently people are paying them.

kev

 

[lee n. field]

The GB is a cop gun, not your ordinary run of the mill Walmart Mini. You'll note that there are no bidders at that price.

 

[rbernie]

Around here, the new Mini14 goes for around six and used ones go for around four and a half.