Lots of Ruger mini-14 use in San Bernadino.

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    I thought Mini-14s were second best or even considered obsolete crap to those who really depend on their weapons to protect and serve?
    This one has the tapered barrel so its at least from 2008 and the Stock upgrade???
    It might be brand spanking new.

    I don't think this is a case of wearing out old equipment before replacing. I think some depts. prefer them.

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    Pre-2008 All Weather Ranches. Safety on. upload_2015-12-4_19-2-39.png
     
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    Less scary looking (politically) than kitting up with AR's, I suppose. The problem is after those Mini barrels heat up the POI goes all over the map. That's why I sold mine off. :rolleyes:
     
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    Not having that problem with my taper barrel.
    I am starting to re-think the ear blasting that a Mini gives over an AR though.
    Haven't shot either without plugs but I'm thinking it may be true. I'd love to see some Data.
    In a situation earplugs may not be inserted yet.
     
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    I shot my AR with a Miculek comp on the barrel. Without ear protection.
    I though I blew out my drums. I've shot 12ga, my 9mm, and .40 cal and nothing was like that AR.
    It hurt bad, I fired off about 4 rds. Never do that again.
     
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    I cut back my barrels to 16" and installed the birdcadge/front sight combo all to stiffen the barrel:mad:
    Let me assure you when SHTF you will experience aural shut down and not hear the gun fire
     
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    The tactical Minis have forged barrels and will shoot as well as a AR, maybe better depending on optics
     
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    I just noticed in post#2 the Mini in the back ground is a lot older. The rear sight gives it away.
     
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    Wow!, that folder is an oldie. They don't waste tax money on new rifles in SB anyway!
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    Ive always wanted a Mini-xx. I still can't decide between a 14 or a 30. I've always leaned towards a 30 since they are proprietary mags anyway, might as well have one in 7.62x39. Then I hear the stories of inaccuracy and it slips down the list. :oops:
     
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    I hear the mini-30s don't like steel cased.
     
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    Me too, back in 82!
     
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    Wonder if his is select fire?
     
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    What's SBCO?
     
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    So much cooler than an ar in my opinion 20151203_203715.jpg
     
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    Thanks I have had multiple ar15s and ar 10s but they never did anything for me, I have been much happier with my mini 14
     
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    ... Says the generation who grew up watching the A-Team

    Everybody and their dog has an AR anymore.
     
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    Lol I am 25 A team is before my time
     
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    same with my surefire procomp on my AR
     
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    Cool trumps reliability and ruggedness.:D

    WAYNO.
     
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