What are the mechanical and/or functional weak points of the Mini 14? I always hear about their durability and toughness but often wonder if the platform has ever really been put to the test. The AR has been wrung out pretty well in all conditions and circumstances so it's a pretty well known and understood platform. But has the Mini 14 ever really been subjected to an unbiased test where the rubber meets the road? I've owned two Mini's and quit on them because of the terrible trigger and mediocre (at best) accuracy. I don't remember them ever failing to function.

Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.