Category Archives: Mini-14

Custom Tactical Mini-14 Ranch Rifle (197 series)

Posted on 02/20/2013 by

I wanted to post some updated photos of my never-ending tactical Mini-14 project. I’ve owned the gun for a decade now, and it has undergone many transformations. The gun currently weighs 7.4 pounds, as shown (minus magazine and sling). I … Continue reading →

Posted in Firearms, Mini-14, Preparedness, Ruger | 1 Comment

Gun Laws that are FUBAR

Posted on 02/28/2012 by
Posted in AK Series, AR, CA Guns, community, Franklin Armory, Gun Politics, Mini-14, NFA, Preparedness, Ruger, YouTube | 2 Comments

Archangel Sparta

Posted on 02/08/2012 by

It looks like the Archangel Sparta stock is finally starting to become available to consumers (it was introduced at SHOT Show 2011). The Archangel Sparta stock will compete directly with Troy Industries, Tapco, ATI, and Sage International stocks already available. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Firearm Accessories, Gear, Magazines, Mini Thirty, Mini-14, Ruger, Tactical, Tapco, YouTube | Leave a comment

Tapco Gen II Mini-14 Magazines

Posted on 12/28/2011 by

Cheaper Than Dirt has made a video about Tapco’s Gen II Ruger Mini-14 magazine. The first generation magazines had a tendency to wear out at the magazine retention/release hole in the front of the magazine body. Tapco has apparently remedied … Continue reading →

Posted in Firearm Accessories, Gear, Magazines, Mini-14, Tapco | 1 Comment

CA Long Gun Open Carry

Posted on 11/02/2011 by
Posted in AK Series, AR, CA Guns, community, Firearms, Gun Politics, M1A, Mini-14, Mosin-Nagant, Police, Preparedness, Shooting, YouTube | 1 Comment

Front Sight Firearms Training Institute

Posted on 05/05/2011 by

We will be taking a much needed break from blogging to attend Front Sight Firearms Training Institute in early May. The staff will be attending the 4-day Practical Rifle and 4-day Defensive Handgun courses. We will try to update readers … Continue reading →

Posted in AR, Firearm Accessories, Firearms, Firearms Industry News, Front Sight Firearms Training Institute, Glock, Gun Politics, Just For Fun, Mini-14, Reviews, Tactical | 5 Comments

Custom Tactical Mini-14 Ranch Rifle (197 series)

Posted on 03/07/2011 by

This is a custom tactical Ruger Mini-14. It was purchased new in California. This is the Ruger Mini-14 (197 series) Ranch Rifle, chambered in .223 Remington. Since this model is no longer being produced, and used examples have dropped in … Continue reading →

Posted in CA Guns, Firearms, Mini-14, Reviews, Ruger, Tactical, Uncategorized | 17 Comments