The Ruger Minis are cool. My Dad owns both the 14 and 30. I even gave him his Mini-14 and it was the first time I saw my Dad almost cry over a Christmas present. He always wanted one but the family finances necessitated focusing on more practical firearms for putting food on the table, so no room for fun guns. But now he has both of his dream guns and greatly enjoys them. Life is too short to be stuck on Team AR v AK or Team Glock v 1911. There are a lot of fun pewpews out there that need a good home.
So fun fact, Technically Starship Troopers was a mini 14/ AC556 movie. A friend was the weapon designer for that movie, All the Morita Mk 1 Assault rifle was built on the Mini-14/AC556 with a Ithaca 37 underbarrel.
When i found this out I bought the muzzelite bullpup stock they used as the base prop to build the morita off, it looks cool but it shoots like SHIT haha. The trigger wall is more of a trigger room and it eats casings every 3 rounds, It was on one of my minis for exactly 1 range trip 😂
All Mini 14s, with the exception of the "target" model, were chambered for 5.56 NATO. Concerns about the .223 vs. 5.56 debate in relation to the Mini 14 are unfounded unless one possesses the relatively uncommon target model featuring a heavy barrel and harmonic dampener. The notion that there would be a difference in magazines between .223 and 5.56 is perplexing.
"The notion that there would be a difference in magazines between .223 and 5.56 is perplexing." The reason he said that is because he, like all of these guntube people, is desperate to be seen as some kind of expert. They don't want to do the reading to be learned, they don't want to do the work to be experienced, they just want to appear smart to impress people they don't even know. The gun community has gone straight to hell because of how widespread this is.
“You take it all so seriously” *proceeds to film a movie worthy scene of a man going in to a tunnel and finally finding his Indiana Jones-esque identity with final-boss level music playing.
A couple of things-first, I just bought a folding stock Mini-14 for myself for my birthday coming up in a couple days. Next, Hard Rain is a guilty pleasure of mine. It’s not the best movie in the world, but I really like it. Mini-14s, a stainless P226, Morgan Freeman, Randy Quaid, Minnie Driver, Betty White. And, riding jet skis through the halls of the local high school. I ask you, sir, what’s not to like? Great video, man!
Dude, I LOVE that movie. No, it's not "cinema" like The Godfather or Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, but it is a GOOD movie! So much fun! To anyone that hasn't seen it, do yourself a favor and watch it now.
AC-556 Is the main gun of one of the bad guy's for the TV movie In the Line of Duty: The FBI Murders(1988). It's the story of the Miami Dade FBI shootout.
@makevelicustoms I "think" Platt's was just a regular semiautomatic Mini-14. They think he got it off of a shooter that they murdered earlier for his guns in the Everglads. It's a good thing Platt incapacitated Matrix with his first rounds. They might have escaped and killed more law enforcement if both were able to function. Don't shoot a rifle off right next to your partner's head, they hate that.
I loved the intro. I just stated earlier that I feel way too many people in the 2A (content creator) space are about "You need this rifle and this plate carrier to make it home safe when the North Koreans invade!" "Without these nods you'll die during your lunch break when Chinese paratroopers break through the skylight" "this new PCC will make sure you're infant son won't be an orphan when the border wall inevitably breaks!" "Urgent! Buy a suppressed 300 blackout with 1500$ in optics if you want to see 2025!" "Penetration test, will this .338 destroy humans in suburban environments?" Way too few people are just about enjoying guns and shooting as a hobby, something that is fun, that takes your mind off the daily grind, to enjoy the history, the mechanical aspects, them just being lego for people into firearms. Swapping out accessories, painting parts, trying to hit targets well.
I agree. We’re going to bring fun back to gun collecting. Yes have the necessities for serious use, otherwise what exactly do I need 10 identical ARs for
@@1911syndicate It also helps the 2A rights in general I feel like, it brings it back to the argument that a firearm isn't just a weapon. It's a tool, a knife can kill, it can cook, it can cut cloth. A hammer can be used to built, to repair and to attack somebody. Nobody thinks "Oh he probably has the 2 inch wrench in his garage to defend himself with, probably used to repair that project car in the garage." if people thought "Oh there is a gun safe in the corner, he probably enjoy target shooting" the acceptance and a more positive mindset towards firearms (and a healthier one) would just be a good thing all around. If people keep being pushed more into a "Fear me, I am the NVG goon with the decked out SBR" direction, the perception will just get worse. I also agree that it still needs to be practiced safely, whatever you collect. Plus if you collect something you buy because you like it, you'll likely end up being more proficient with it than some dude who buys a gun specifically for home defense and only does the bare minimum their favorite content creator tells them to do. Earned a sub from me. (I bet you love it when a plan comes together like this?)
Got another movie for you, “The Marksman” with Liam Neeson. He rocks an M1a in the beginning of the movie then switches over to the Mini when he needs to restock on some weapons.
True but that movie absolutely drove me nuts! First I don't like Liem Neeson because he's a giant hypocrite saying nobody needs guns then making millions using guns. (Then again that's pretty much everyone in Hollywood) That move had so many odd advantages (for the bad guy) coincidences and holes it drove me nuts. That and No "Marksman" would choose a mini-14 on purpose. The old version before Ruger put a heavier barrel in it was atrociously inaccurate and the new one isn't that much better. Granted it's good enough for most things, but "Marksman" really? Just about any AR will be more accurate. Maybe I'm getting cynical in my old age. I used to like movies even when they were dumb.
For some reason if I could ever get a full auto transferable I would want the ACC-556. Other stuff is cool, but I like that fact that a full auto version would more than likely be underestimated.
I grew up around what are now known as Fudds. They didn’t “see the need” for an AR, but they were all okay with the Mini 14. So, I never had access to an AR until I was well into adulthood, but as a teen I shot several Mini14 and 30 variants, and found them all to be very “meh” at best. Later, a friend got the “new and improved” one, which was not discernibly better. Maybe the boomers were right about semi autos. Many years later I bought a used RRA AR and it is much more accurate and handy, even without a free floated barrel and it’s a stock RR trigger.
It was my dads dream gun when he was a kid so i saved up and for Fathers Day bought him a Ruger Mini 14 and its awesome to shoot. Its always fun and accurate
First saw the mini-14 as a kid watching The A-Team in the 1980s. For some reason I have never picked one up though. Now thats got me thinking. Romancing The Stone is a great movie! I just dont remember the Mini-14 in it. Now I need to watch it again!
This is not a joke, got my stamp to cut my 10/22 "B team" sampson to 11 inches last weekend. Turnaround was three days for sbr. Awesome. I really like what you did. However , the stock is cool, but a little over the top for me. I wouldve opted out of that one. Great choice man...
Man, I had forgotten about so many of these movies! Now I have to go back and re-watch them. Ruger should throw you some sales commissions after this. I went from forgetting the Mini 14 existed to wanting one.
AC556 is the best value transferable MG. I plan to get one in the next couple of years and have it converted to 300blk and set up nearly identical to this just without the stock engraving
I literally watched Romancing the Stone earlier this week randomly and then bought a stainless Samson A-TM stock. And now I'm here. The algorithm is wild.
I've got one of those Federal Ordnance underfolders on a 10/22 that I installed back in the 80s/90s. Cool looking stock but not overly comfortable to shoot (I'm a lefty also). As for the fun factor in firearms. I don't overly think too much in the defensive use of most of my firearms. They are range toys mainly. Some are readily adaptable to a defensive/offensive role if need be but that can be said about most any firearm. Even larpers build mainly range toys. After all after you've built your ultimate larper firearm would you actually want to carry it 24/7 with all the gadgets on it. After a month or so I imagine MANY folks would be down to possibly an optic and maybe a light left on it. All that gear looks cool until you have to lug it everywhere you go. Also where is it written that a defensive firearm has to be an AR/AK? Lever actions were the hot ticket for many years. Shotguns were also widely used and still are today. Bolt actions were the mainstays of most countries during both world wars. AR just happen to be the "flavor of the month" as it were and will be supplanted when technology advances in firearm design. So don't be afraid to be different when it comes to the firearms you enjoy.
Garand Thumb. LOL For those of you who did not get the intro, I think he was referring to them. Mini 14, A.K.A. Ranch rifle makes me think of the A-Team and I love it when a plan comes together! Thank you and God Bless!
Dude, you have Mr.T from the A-Team in the back, above the trigger, above the title for broken arrow. That DEFINITELY Mr.T, and the guy with the cigarette in the frame next to him, I'm not sure if that's from Broken Arrow or if that A-Team TV show. Hannibal, maybe? Now, on the opposite end, the very last frame where someone is holding up a rifle. That has to be Red Dawn, the original. I don't know if the m14/mini-14/ac556 was used in that movie or not, but to me it's clearly Red Dawn. It's a beautiful rifle and that wood work is incredible. Very impressive. Someone worked really hard on that. Although, they did get the Boondock Saints tittle "backwards" on the (shooter's) left side on the gun. It should be backwards, like it is on the right side. Because it's being read from the backside on the film. I dought anyone but that one a-hole on the internet (me, I'm that a-hole evidently) will notice.
Great video boys! I still discover the Mini-14 in old movies or TV shows once in a while. I spotted one in Death Wish 4 a few days ago. Those MK3 Minis are awesome too!
As a Gen X who watched every episode when it was new... I approve!!! As a kid in the 80's the mini 14 was superhuman to a kid watching the A Team !!! ... Going to pick up a BCM, GEISLE, LMT, KNIGHTS, etc. today. Thanks for the nostalgia. Carry on.
I have one on the way with the chrome finish...the engravings MK3 did are amazing 👌🏾. Also like the rail on top for accessories. This is the best looking mini14 I've seen. Will be leaving mine stock for now.
You know Randy Quaid played Randy Weaver in a Ruby Ridge movie? Randy Weaver had a Mini-14. I haven't seen the movie yet probably going to be hard to find.
@@thelastminuteman7513 The daughter had a Choate pistol gripped stock stainless Mini-14 in the TV movie as well. Choate Stocks was the MagPul of the 90's
1- the studio is awesome! 2- that mini 14 is now becoming a wish list item! thanks for another episode of reckless spending with the syndicate boys! P.S. Bourbon and banana coconut rum. Try it and thank me later. Cheers!
For authenticity sake, George Lucas for his movie based IndianaJones on Roy Chapman Andrews who was in fact a Real Life Adventurer. And he did have favorite firearms. One was 1903 6.5 Mannlicher Carbine and the other was a Savage 99 lever action in 250/3000. I don’t know for sure but it may have been a takedown. Andrews actually was used in Advertising for Savage.
I had a Mini-14 back in 94/95 that I paid $350 for. I loved that rifle, except for the fact that I was lucky enough to get one that shot year of angle. I ended up trading it in for a Steyr USR
@@J.Huff76I guess you’re too young or stupid to know about the older Mini-14 and its inability to hit where you want it to. There’s a reason that joke target exists that they outside of the circle say “Using Mini 14”.
@@NewbombedTurk i have two. one made in 97 and the other made in 94. The worst they do is 3MOA, not fucking year of angle. Plenty of videos of me shooting my Mini's on my youtube channel for proof. So what's your fucking problem Annie Oakley.
The Mini 14 was developed from the beginning to fire both 223 and 5.56. Mr. Ruger built it that way on purpose. Lots of cheap ( really cheap) surplus ammo was available. I think he put 223 to be “ politically correct “ at that time. But the gun was built to handle both. I have a few, but then - I am a fan of all things Ruger. Watch your channel all the time. Keep it up. Richard
I completely agree I wanted one myself. I finally got a Springfield M1A Sage EBR & I had it for a long time now. I got it as a backup for my Remington model 700 However I use my Sig Sauer 716 G2 DMR the most when I shoot 308
- Honestly I thought the A-Team movie wasn’t half bad. It’s a decent action flick. - 9-Hole had a video with a suppressed mini-14 ages ago. - That’s not the Wilhelm scream boss, though it IS another famous stock sound effect. The Wilhelm scream is usually when someone is falling off of something.
@@idontwanttoputmyname403 The other scream is colloquially known as the Howie Scream. Funnily enough, it originated from Broken Arrow - specifically, the scene where Kelly (Howie Long) is booted through the side of a train car and off of a bridge into a ravine.
the wood engravings are so cool, its like americas Pre AK with the wood and that mag. but better. so historic. if california made this the only semi auto rifle you could have, id be ok.
@@Chrisblau I grew up watching the A-Team, all those bullets and nobody dies! It was a great show though. The mini 14 to me, is the grandpa of the 10-22 and my buddy had a Ruger with the same concept as the 10-22 but it was in 44mag, that was fun to shoot! Thank you and God Bless!
The Mini 30 will feed steel case. The issues usually are from Berdan primers not getting touched off by the stock firing pin.I ask myself why people insist on feeding their mini 30s that Surplus garbage that the owner's manual says quite clear to avoid when brass boxer ammo is readily available for literally pennies more.We also have domestic made steel case now with the proper boxer primed cartridge..It would be nice to know the brand of the failed ammo.There also is some info about why brass is the desired material to work with over the steel. The Mini would be a better brand without the Hollywood legacy. It could definetly use a makeover.
They have a mini 14 in 300AAC. You could make a fun and quiet home defense firearm. Also, James Reeves did a video about what home defense firearm will get you thrown in jail and the mini did better than most of the other ones lol
You got down to #3 and I'm thinking, "if this magnificent bastard doesn't include The American in this list of ruger mini 14 movies....." for me it deserves the #1 spot, and good call it was.
Dude I want one. The mini 14 has been a bucket gun of mine for several years. Never ever seen one in a shop or show. But the modern updates are awesome
"We" actually looked at (tested) these things to be a primary weapon system for some of our pilots and drivers in 'Mobility'. I was so disappointed when it failed with flying colors. Long story short is that it probably could have been a great Combat Rifle IF Ruger would've progressed the development of the rifle to that end (from back then to now) instead of what they did. But for what it is, it's a great rifle but it's like the opposite of my best friend in that I would trust my best-friend with my Life, but NOT my money or my wife. This rifle I would trust with my money and my girlfriend but I wouldn't trust it with my life, unless I had a stack of 55gr loaded Ruger Factory Mags! Anyways, the way your particular rifle was put together is the optimum lay out for this particular platform (I believe) for it to run like a combat rifle. I think that's really the thing about it being 'issued' on a semi-large scale it's more of an individual niche weapon system. It's the perfect rifle for the example of The Rifle is only as good as the Rifleman. There is my shiny nickel from your Ole Uncle Brad, you're welcome Internet Carpe Noctem Brothers RLTW
I love the Mini-14 for two reasons. First, The A-Team (Obviously). Second, it is 50 state legal. Living in a recently turned Ban State has given me a new appreciation for the Mini-14. While I prefer ARs, I won't feel the least bit unarmed with a Mini-14. I plan on taking it to a rifle class in a few months.
