A store in the area has Mini-14s on sale for another couple of days. I bought some stainless steel magazines (20s and 30s) before they were banned here in California, so I'm more-or-less locked in to getting a mini. They have both the Standard Mini-14 and the Ranch Rifle (with built-in scope mounts). I haven't had much chance to examine them. I will probably use iron sights most of the time, but I might want to mount a red-dot sight or a scope at some time. Is the folding sight on the Ranch Rifle fully adjustable? Is it as good as the sight on the standard? Are there any other differences? Would the mounts and rings that come with the Ranch Rifle accomodate a red-dot sight? I'd appreciate any pros and cons to consider in choosing between the standard and the Ranch Rifle.
Also, the prices are (I think) as follows:
Standard Blue Mini-14: $400
Standard Stainless Mini-14: $440
Blue Ranch Rifle: $430
Stainless Ranch Rifle: $480
How are these prices? I haven't had much chance to shop around, but this sale will only last a couple of days, so I'll need to make a decision soon. Thanks.
Doug
[This message has been edited by DougB (edited February 27, 2000).]
Also, the prices are (I think) as follows:
Standard Blue Mini-14: $400
Standard Stainless Mini-14: $440
Blue Ranch Rifle: $430
Stainless Ranch Rifle: $480
How are these prices? I haven't had much chance to shop around, but this sale will only last a couple of days, so I'll need to make a decision soon. Thanks.
Doug
[This message has been edited by DougB (edited February 27, 2000).]