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Spartan198

02-20-2012 08:37 AM

Relation between the M14 and the Mini-14?

Is there one? This has been bugging me for a while now, since both rifles share a similar physical appearance and name. Was the Mini-14 designed as a "downsized" M14 in a smaller caliber or is it just a superficial similarity intended for marketing toward fans of the M14/M1A rifle?

Yournamehere

02-20-2012 08:54 AM

The bolt assemblies/actions look pretty similar from the outside but I believe the Mini-14s is smaller overall so the parts aren't interchangeable.

k9870

02-20-2012 02:22 PM

The relation is in the looks only, the mini 14 actually is more related to a m1 carbine.

Rockwolf66

02-21-2012 07:54 AM

Bingo,

I have a copy of the M14 History and Development and the Mini14 is not mentioned in it as it's not a true M14 varient.

Markost

02-23-2012 10:10 PM

According to wikipedia:

Quote:

Mini-14 is derived from the military M14 rifle implying a miniature version of the M14. Ruger used the M14 as a model for the new rifle while incorporating numerous innovations and cost-saving engineering changes.

The Mercenary

02-29-2012 12:50 PM

Isn't the wood furniture the same? With the folding stock variant it looks almost identical.

If not then i'd say the M2 automatic carbine was used.

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