I have long owned a Ruger GB Mini-14, 182 series, Shoots just fine for me. 'Course, I'm not looking for cloverleaf groups: 1½" groups are okay by me. If that won't do, I'll just have to "Spray & Pray." L.W.
Nothing wrong with the accuracy of modern Mini-14s. Different animal from the 1970s and 1980s models.
Why suffer the Mini 14 compromises in ergonomics, reliability, and suppressor use when compared to the AR-15?
From a practical standpoint none. From a collectible standpoint and when you already have a dozen or so AR’s it’s a cool niche gun to own.
Collecting is not my thing but I can see if that's your jam it is a neat niche rifle.
It would almost be more interesting as a 5 MOA rifle.
To each their own.
John Burns
I have all the sources. They can't stop the signal.
L.W.