That's good info Lenno. I think there are still some things Ruger could do to elevate the Mini to a "near combat zone capable" rifle and keep it competively priced. All in all, if I found myself in a combat situation I think I could depend on my Mini's to hold up long enough to keep me safe until the calvary showed up. I'm sure they will outlast me and get passed on down to my kids and grand kids. Mil-spec or not. kwg