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Preban Mini 14? whats the diffrence? why would you want one??
« on: February 03, 2012, 12:58:40 AM »
Whats the benifit of a preban mini 14 in ct??
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Re: Preban Mini 14? whats the diffrence? why would you want one??
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2012, 01:04:19 AM »
Quote from: distorted3192 on February 03, 2012, 12:58:40 AM
Whats the benifit of a preban mini 14 in ct??
If your switching to a synthetic/polymer stock it can be foldable or collapsible, threaded barrel...same as any other preban. I'm not an M14 expert but I don't think it matters if your keeping the original stock, unless you want a flash hider.
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Re: Preban Mini 14? whats the diffrence? why would you want one??
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2012, 02:23:31 AM »
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Whats the benifit of a preban mini 14 in ct??

With anything pre-ban, the AWB in CT doesn't apply, unless it is specifically named in the ban list.

This being said, I'm kind of fond of them the way they are stock. I find the wood stocked, stainless versions particularly charming as is.  :)
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Re: Preban Mini 14? whats the diffrence? why would you want one??
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2012, 07:45:51 AM »
Thanks for the info thats what i thought.
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Re: Preban Mini 14? whats the diffrence? why would you want one??
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2012, 08:47:25 AM »
Quote from: distorted3192 on February 03, 2012, 12:58:40 AM
Whats the benifit of a preban mini 14 in ct??

With a preban mini-14 you could put a pistol grip adjustable stock on it and still have a flash hider.  :)
I assume, providing the preban Mini-14 isn't the banned by name "Ruger Mini-14/5F folding stock model only" you probably could put a folding pistol grip stock on it too.

Frankly I like my vintage mid 80's pre-ban with the wood. To me Mini's just don't look right with tach cool aftermarket stocks.
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Re: Preban Mini 14? whats the diffrence? why would you want one??
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2012, 05:48:17 PM »
Quote from: sbhaven on February 03, 2012, 08:47:25 AM
Quote from: distorted3192 on February 03, 2012, 12:58:40 AM
Whats the benifit of a preban mini 14 in ct??

With a preban mini-14 you could put a pistol grip adjustable stock on it and still have a flash hider.  :)
I assume, providing the preban Mini-14 isn't the banned by name "Ruger Mini-14/5F folding stock model only" you probably could put a folding pistol grip stock on it too.

Frankly I like my vintage mid 80's pre-ban with the wood. To me Mini's just don't look right with tach cool aftermarket stocks.

Agreed. I've seen Mini's with AR collapsible stocks, and they look uglier than Hell. Totally out of character.

On the other hand, my pre-ban Mini looks just fine with it's polymer, pistol gripped stock. And it digests reloads like gangbusters. That's why I keep it.
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Re: Preban Mini 14? whats the diffrence? why would you want one??
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2012, 09:59:09 PM »
The only way i would get a preban mini, is if i were able to get an original ruger folding stock, and slap it on. Then i have the banned mini, but legal>:D

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Re: Preban Mini 14? whats the diffrence? why would you want one??
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2012, 12:35:16 AM »
  Can someone tell me if I have a pre-ban?  If it is needed, I will get the #. I am guessing it is a possibility. Its a 188 something
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Re: Preban Mini 14? whats the diffrence? why would you want one??
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2012, 08:07:46 AM »
Quote from: icanthitabarn on February 12, 2012, 12:35:16 AM
  Can someone tell me if I have a pre-ban?  If it is needed, I will get the #. I am guessing it is a possibility. Its a 188 something


It's not preban it was made between 99-00. Here's a link to the serial number chart.

http://www.ruger.com/service/productHistory/RI-Mini14A.html

And for any other ruger guns

http://www.ruger.com/service/productHistory.html#
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Re: Preban Mini 14? whats the diffrence? why would you want one??
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2012, 08:24:55 AM »
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It's not preban it was made between 99-00. Here's a link to the serial number chart.


dont be so sure, some ranch models were made in the era of pre ban, and some after the AWB

http://www.ruger.com/service/productHistory/RI-Mini14Ranch.html
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Re: Preban Mini 14? whats the diffrence? why would you want one??
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2012, 08:41:42 AM »
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It's not preban it was made between 99-00. Here's a link to the serial number chart.


dont be so sure, some ranch models were made in the era of pre ban, and some after the AWB

http://www.ruger.com/service/productHistory/RI-Mini14Ranch.html


Huh, ya shee(mobster voice)......you're so correct and with his 188 serial number it could be a ranch model...

Used my own link against me  >:( LOL it's all good I'm glad you corrected me....

icanthitabarn: Is it a ranch rifle? You could also always contact ruger and they will give you will help you out.
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Re: Preban Mini 14? whats the diffrence? why would you want one??
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2012, 08:55:47 AM »
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Used my own link against me  >:(

doesnt it suck when that happens 8)

it happens to the best of us
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