Ruger Mini-14 Tactical Rifles
Ruger have announced two Tactical Mini-14 models.
Mini-14 Tactical Rifles Model 20GBCPC
The 20GBCPC model features a flash suppressor, synthetic stock and 16 1/8″ barrel. It weights 8 lbs. It has an MSRP of $894.
Mini-14 Tactical Rifles Model 20CF
The 20CF model, which we saw previously, has an ATI Stock and a 16.12″ barrel. Oddly enough, it has no flash suppressor. The 20CF weights: 7.25 lbs. MSRP is $872.00.
Both feature an “Improved receiver with rounded contours.”, 20 round magazine and 1:9 barrel twist.
For $872 you can built your own AR-15. I know I did. Actually I built my AR for $750 after FFL transfer fees and shipping which gave me an extra $120 to spend on mags.
Impact Guns has a photo of a stainless model as well. They call it the “Mini-14 223 TACTICAL GOVT SS”, and the site says they are ‘taking orders’
“http://www.impactguns.com/store/5829.html”
I believe there is no flash suppressor on the stock 20 CF model as a safeguard against the possibility of the “Brady Bill” being reenacted. Under the legislation weapons manufacturers are limited on the number of tactical features they can sell out of the box. This model already has a pistol grip and a collapsable stock. A flash suppressor would almost certainly make it illegal should Congress decide to renew the legislation. Ruger is actually thinking strategically and being proactive here. One can always modify the weapon after market, but check the laws in your state and community first. I doubt we’ll see a renewal of Brady any time soon as it is a politcal hot potato and there are more pressing issues at the moment. I’m not a big fan of more gun laws, but I don’t always get my way. Hats off to Ruger for being savvy enough to foresee this potential pitfall in the tactical weapon marketplace.
I have seen the finish listed as actually black over stainless steel on some descriptions. I am a bit confused as to which one it is or maybe both.
SonicBoom, where did you see that?
It says so on the Impact site. and on a local gun dealer list also.
But I emailed Ruger and they said it is blued alloy steel.
link:
http://www.impactguns.com/store/736676058471.html
Will the .224 WSSR fire in a .223 Ruger without barrel burnout?
Tom, what is a .224 WSSR?
Actually I meant to say will a .223 WSSR fire in the Mini-14 without barrel burnout?
Please excuse the error, as it is late and my brain is burned out.
No problem. I thought you probably meant that.
Nope, the WSSR cannot be fired from a Mini-14. You should never try firing cartridges in a firearm that it was not designed for. Barrel burn is not the problem, most likely it will simply not fit in the chamber, and if it does you could have your gun explode.
I purchased a new Mini 14 Tactical for $618. I got an incredible price. I also purchased a foregrip and two thirty round pro-mag magazines. I am taking it to the range in a week and I must say that I love how the weapon feels and looks. The folding stock and the fact that it telescopes is a great function. The weapon is relatively light. I am a happy man.
I have an NRA Mini14 and wondered if there are any differences between it
with it’s 16 1/8 tapered barrel and the tactical mini14. My gunsmith set it up for me and then added a Millett reddot sight. He told me he had a sub moa group
after setting up the millet, An old soldier wants to know what he meant by sub
“MOA”. when I was in the army in 1964 the word was never mentioned in my training or 6 years of service. I did notice I hit every can I shoot at.
Steve
I always keep my politics to myself, it is too polerizing and counter productive
to the subject at hand. I have a slight scratch on my Mini NRA’s barrel and found
some grill and woodstove paint goot to a 1000 degrees is it going to work as a repair on my rifle barrel?. I tried it on a piece of steel and it matches perfectly in
color and sheen. I have no idea what the original black finish is anyone know?…
Stevenj
$618!! Where did you get the gun for that price?
I purchased the Mini-14 Tactical from Gt Distributors. They have two offices, one in Texas and the other in Georgia. The one in Georgia had the gun in stock while the Texas one did not. I went to the range and put about 200 rounds through the mini-14 tactical and it was an absolute pleasure to shoot. It did not have any jamming or feeding issues. I want to get a red dot scope on it. I tried to shoot it with the folding stock folded, but the range would not let me. I highly recommend attaining a foregrip on it, it give a lot of added control.
By the way, shipping was $25 and the FFL fee was $30. All in all, paying approx $670 for the weapon to be shipped and delivered is a great price.
Hi Guys:
Anyone know what the finish on the NRA and
Mini Tactical. Need to fix a small scratch and
no one seems to know if it is hi-temp paint
or teflon. If anyone knows I sure would like
to know.
Stevenj
I have found a place to get the Mini-14 Tactical Rifles Model 20GBCPC
for about $556. What is the average shipping cost to a FFL dealer?
Ive noticed the Tactical Mini 14 with heavy barrel and flash supressor is $25 to 50$ cheaper then the original. Why is that?
It’s too bad the 20CF doesn’t have a flash suppressor on it. I saw that a previous poster said that it is probably because that would make it illegal if the “assault weapons” ban was reinstated, but that’s not true. Under the old assault weapons ban, the 20CF would already be an illegal model to sell because it has a detachable magazine along with 2 qualifying features…in this case a folding stock and pistol grip. Considering that and the fact that it would be cheaper for Ruger to manufacture just one type of barrel rather than multiple styles, I don’t understand why the 20CF doesn’t feature a flash suppressor as well.
Keep looking around. I found my Mini 14 with ATI stock and a flash supressor on it marked for $675 at a gun show. After a little wheeling and dealing i got it for $620. It is not blued or black as some are. All metal parts are stainless. I have since added a Knights Armorment grip and and NStar red dot optic. It shoots true with a 1″ group at 100 yds. I just wish i could find .223 at a good deal.
If you wanted a flash hider and folding stock you could just buy one with a flash hider and add an aftermarket stock.
So would you guys recommend getting one? I found one for 750 at a gun shop. I think I will trade my Universal M1 carbine for it. The M1 is in great shape and comes with almost 600 rounds, 3 30 round mags, and 3 15 round mags. What should I get for that much on a trade in as far as money?
I purchased the Mini-14 Tactical from Gt Distributors, it was shipped to me for under $650. $750 seems a bit high, you can do better.
yea if you cant get them to go down it would be good. i wouldnt recommend trading your M1 for it. Unless you dont like it for whatever reason. If its a pawn shop i would steer clear of any trades there. They almost always shoot way below its true value. If your Universal is a pre 1970’s it prob has some if not all USGI parts. That will drive the value up. I would def find the exact value before you go trading anything. The Mini is a great gun and i love the ati set up. The only downside is the rails could be extended over more of the surface of the weapon. Any good smith could install more of them for you. If you can afford it i would purchase the mini and keep the M1 but with the economy… you get the point. Well hopefully this helps your decision. just remember, research, research, research!
i bought a new mini14 tac. 20gbcpc at my local gun shop a couple months ago for less than $700 including tax… in NC
I’m all for saving $, if you really save, but the problem with gun prices is that they vary from one area to the next……but playing Devil’s Advocte…..If your local dealer has one for $699, plus tax, you could spend, if you’re honest, another 10 hours or more looking for cheaper prices on the Internet or driving to area gun shops, lookin for the big discount. Did I mention plus gas? So what have you really saved? If you spend 12 hours (roughly) from start to finish, which includes driving time to local gun shops, etc, and you save $50, less the $4.00 for the 2 gallons of gas you used, that comes out to a saving of $4.00 per hour. Even if you save $100.00 dollars, it’s only a net savings of 96.00, which means the savings comes out to $8.00 per hour. I’m worth more than that. I’ll spend the extra and save myself the aggravation. My hat is off to those of you who got a cheaper price, but I think gun discounst, unless they are substantial, are “pie in the sky.”
I am The proud and happy owner of an NRAmini14 with the rubberized stock that shoots subMOA when I have a good day.
Last Monday I ordered an ATI stock from ruger, then a few days laiter it was no longer offered by Ruger I think my part number is 18000 and it is nowhere on the Ruger site. The rifle with the ATI stock is now only sold to the military and police.
I really wonder what is going on at Ruger. I double checked at Ruger and the nice lady said my ATI stock shipped same day. You go to their site and that part 1800 is no longer listed. You can get tactical looking stocks but they dont fold and they are not ATI…………
Guess they no longer sell the ATI folding stock just to police and military.
The stocks they offer are not folders, somebody got to them to have such a change with no notice or comment. Mine arrives on Monday the 28th, and I was lucky. I really wanted that stock with the Ruger logo on it, I guess I got the last one. Somebody tellme it was a mistake!…..
I’m not sure what StevenJ has happened into but I just purchased a mini-14 with the ATI stock directly off of Ruger’s website and picked it up at a local Ohio dealer for less than $700. I love it but am disappointed that it did not come witha flash suppressor but Choate makes one and NCStar makes a muzzle break that will fit the new barrel. It came with the 20 rnd mag and scope rings. My next purchase will be a red dot and probably a fore grip. Don’t think I need much else really.