Police Trade in Ruger Mini 14 rifles

Long1MD · Apr 1, 2015

jimbobborg said:
1. Buy said gun for $500
2. Send back to Ruger complaining about bullets going everywhere but the target
3. Ruger replaces barrel for free
4. Profit!

Didn't know Ruger did barrels for free. I will keep that in mind. I saw mini 14s not too long ago at my local Walmart for around $600 new if I'm not mistaken.

BlackBart · Apr 1, 2015

kenpo333 said:
The MD corrections gun have been shot out. Lots of problems on the ones I've seen. Many are decades old.

I've shot them................ 800 rounds 38+p each new class went through the revolvers every other month just the school alone (not including requals) minimum 4800 a year, I forget the mini's numbers... nothing like that but a lot still.

Not saying good deals CANNOT be had but caveat emptor. I have yet to buy a used weapon sight unseen, I ALWAYS carry a bullet just to put in the bore... it's a good go, no go gauge. :shrug:

BlackBart · Apr 1, 2015

Long1MD said:
Didn't know Ruger did barrels for free. I will keep that in mind. I saw mini 14s not too long ago at my local Walmart for around $600 new if I'm not mistaken.

Even if true..... is it worth it? Not to me..... 200 dollars more you get a NEW gun, less if you shop around for a used you can see, feel, touch and small. :shrug:

Long1MD · Apr 1, 2015

^^^^^^^^EXACTLY^^^^^^^^^^

Rickhead · Apr 1, 2015

iH8DemLibz said:
It depends on the gun you get.

The one I bought from Shooter's Discount looked like a new gun inside and out.

And I highly doubt tens of thousands of rounds went through any one gun.

I bought one from Lou that looked like it had barely been used. I took it to the range and it functioned perfectly. It was as accurate as any other Mini 14 I've shot. I liked it so much I bought one for my son. It was the same condition and also functioned perfectly.
Everyone has their own opinion, buying a used vs new firearm is a personal choice. Buy what you want and enjoy it while you're still on the green side.

Doobie · Apr 1, 2015

JOESTEELER said:
Maybe they have not been shot as much because LE has really gone away from mini and moved more into the community policing. Even in correctional setting

Maryland Dept of Corrections still uses the Mini...I qualify with a Mini 14 twice a year. The barrels are gauged by our armorers and when they don't meet specs, they are sent back to Ruger to be rebarrled. However, now when the Mini is sent back for rebarrel or repair, Ruger replaces them with Mini 14 Ranch rifles. The rear sight on the Ranch rifle is generic and does not hold up well at all compared to the nice rugged sight on the regular Mini. I know Ruger does this because most people seem to put optics on them these days and some Correctional Facilities in MD utilize Red dots, but some facilities still use iron sights only.

iH8DemLibz · Apr 1, 2015

Rickhead said:
I bought one from Lou that looked like it had barely been used. I took it to the range and it functioned perfectly. It was as accurate as any other Mini 14 I've shot. I liked it so much I bought one for my son. It was the same condition and also functioned perfectly.
Everyone has their own opinion, buying a used vs new firearm is a personal choice. Buy what you want and enjoy it while you're still on the green side.

I bought mine its own case of ammo because it grouped so well with that particular brand.

BlackBart · Apr 1, 2015

Rickhead said:
I bought one from Lou that looked like it had barely been used. I took it to the range and it functioned perfectly. It was as accurate as any other Mini 14 I've shot. I liked it so much I bought one for my son. It was the same condition and also functioned perfectly.
Everyone has their own opinion, buying a used vs new firearm is a personal choice. Buy what you want and enjoy it while you're still on the green side.

Almost ALL my weapons are used BUT I know for fact the bore condition before I buy it. I wouldn't be afraid of a CMP without seeing it because you're buying a graded weapon from someone reputable. CMP or a gun shop that has it onsite ain't SAMCO or the like sight unseen.

BlackBart · Apr 1, 2015

Rickhead said:
I bought one from Lou that looked like it had barely been used. I took it to the range and it functioned perfectly. It was as accurate as any other Mini 14 I've shot. I liked it so much I bought one for my son. It was the same condition and also functioned perfectly.
Everyone has their own opinion, buying a used vs new firearm is a personal choice. Buy what you want and enjoy it while you're still on the green side.

And that's the key..... you saw it first, no internet sale.

F8L_Funnel · Apr 1, 2015

SOLD OUT!

Capt Skup · Apr 2, 2015

You can pick up Mini's at Walmart for not much more money. I paid a hair over $600 each for mine last year. Just rather have new for not much more money.

j_h_smith · Apr 2, 2015

I haven't seen a mini at Walmart in years. Where are you seeing them? Just curious.

BlackBart · Apr 2, 2015

j_h_smith said:
I haven't seen a mini at Walmart in years. Where are you seeing them? Just curious.

They have it in the rotary case up thus way in Newberry, pa. Walmart.......... 700 and change. ( I think 729 to be exact)

j_h_smith · Apr 2, 2015

BlackBart said:
They have it in the rotary case up thus way in Newberry, pa. Walmart.......... 700 and change. ( I think 729 to be exact)

That makes sense. I should have said I haven't seen them in Walmarts located in Maryland for some time.

Whitey · Apr 2, 2015

j_h_smith said:
That makes sense. I should have said I haven't seen them in Walmarts located in Maryland for some time.

Mt. Airy Wal-Mart on rotating stand.

Long1MD · Apr 2, 2015

LaPlata, MD WalMart had them around Christmas

glock9mm · Apr 2, 2015

j_h_smith said:
That makes sense. I should have said I haven't seen them in Walmarts located in Maryland for some time.

They had one at North East Walmart a couple of weeks ago that I almost bought.

BlackBart · Apr 2, 2015

j_h_smith said:
That makes sense. I should have said I haven't seen them in Walmarts located in Maryland for some time.

Yes, gotta admit..... those in Md don't deserve guns like people do. :lol2:

Capt Skup · Apr 2, 2015

I have bought Mini-14's at both the Dunkirk Walmart (you may have to ask the gray haired man that is there in the afternoon, the rifle may not be on display out front but stored in the back) and the California, Walmart store.
Just a note for you that shop at the Southern Maryland Walmart stores. The Dunkirk store prices on firearms is priced considerably less than either the California or LaPlata stores. I think I know why but the reason has been disputed on here before.

Long1MD · Apr 2, 2015

Good to know...Thanks Capt. ...

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