Ruger Mini 14 --- is it really black?

[G-Force24]

Hey guys, I don't own one, so I'm asking purely out of curiosity. Also this may instigate a bit of a flame but...........

Is the Mini 14 really a black rifle? If so, what makes it so, compared to its competitors and others in this black rifle class, isn't it "a little plain toast" Is there many accessories to make it "black"

Not trying to offend, or insult the firearm, I am sure it is a quality product.

 

[Power Pill]

not in my opinion

 

[american lockpicker]

Not really.

 

[polococta]

I seen some done up minis which look and shoot well. But its not a black rifle.
Besides what else is there available in semi non-restricted under $1000 in 223 ?
(no reds)

 

[Until the Angels Fall]

To be a "black rifle" does it have to be a barbie doll of a rifle? Meaning you can throw $1000s of dollars of stuff on it to look more ninja for your pictures?

 

[saskcop]

I suppose it can be considered a black rifle. Why wouldn't it be? Is it because it doesn't have that uber-cool coolaid look of modern rifles?

 

[Epoxy7]

No it's not a black rifle. It's actually a ranch rifle.

 

[fireball]

No.

 

[Until the Angels Fall]

I suppose it can be considered a black rifle. Why wouldn't it be? Is it because it doesn't have that uber-cool coolaid look of modern rifles?

And a super high price tag for a range only toy

 

[gallen270]

if it was, would we have to deal with ninja farmers?

 

[omegaboost]

well i think its 'black'(as in scary) here in canada because of polytechnique but personally I find it looks cute!

 

[J0HN_R1]

if it was, would we have to deal with ninja farmers?

 

[pirate604]

My idea of a 'black' rifle is one with a large (banana if you will) magazine, Pistol grip, and predominantly black features. Most semi autos can be made to look this way with enough after market support. But the one that come with these features stock are IMHO the 'true' black rifles.
However I think the term 'black rifle' is more of a media/anti 'buzz word' such as Semi auto assault rifle, sniper rifle and high capacity magazine.

A rose by any other name.

 

[chanman]

Hey guys, I don't own one, so I'm asking purely out of curiosity. Also this may instigate a bit of a flame but...........

Is the Mini 14 really a black rifle? If so, what makes it so, compared to its competitors and others in this black rifle class, isn't it "a little plain toast" Is there many accessories to make it "black"

Not trying to offend, or insult the firearm, I am sure it is a quality product.

Well, speaking in a literal sense, As long as you go for the synthetic stock or invest in a can of spray-on bedliner....

'sides, they use them over in Bermuda

 

[diananike]

It's not a Black rifle it's a miniaturized battle rifle and one that's a pretty old style.
I mean the stock being a chassis for the rifles pretty outdated.

 

[300Spartans]

Sometimes, they are stainless.

A lot of the time, blued.

Does it really matter? Just shoot it.

 

[gagreflex]

However I think the term 'black rifle' is more of a media/anti 'buzz word' such as Semi auto assault rifle, sniper rifle and high capacity magazine.

Don't forget "High-power Rifle" and "Modern Firearm".

Modern firearm? The 1911 is celebrating its 100th Birthday! When the gun is older that anyone you know how can you call it modern!

 

[mlehtovaara]

Tapco:

And the heavy hitter IMHO, Sage:

 

[american lockpicker]

Doesn't the mini 14 suck at sustained fire?

 

[mlehtovaara]

Doesn't the mini 14 suck at sustained fire?

Yes. It is know to not be able to remain accuracte when the barrel heats up, but if we are talking <50m run and gun stuff, coupled with the 5 round mag capacity it really isn't gonna make a huge difference.