Originally Posted by gorenut

Though I do wonder if Ruger saw enough struts come in.. whether they'd maybe start thinking of ways to re-design the Mini with a built-in strut. They have to be at least aware of it and probably manufacturing/design costs are holding them back. I think a built-in strut that maximizes stability would be great. Of course the downside of this, the current innovators/producers won't get much of the credit and loss of sales with the new rifles (though plenty of business from retrofitters).