mini 14 aftermarket parts

"Before" Pictures: "After" Pictures: I decided to give LaFawnduh a new hairdo. So, here's what I did: 1. Bought a Fiberglass M14 upper handguard from TreelineM14. 2. Chopped the back end of the handguard off until it was to length. 3. Ground down the side-bottom areas of the...

I have been reading up on the 10/22 and have been amazed at the availablility of parts and 3rd party rifles that are essentially a 10/22 (VQ, etc...) The Mini-14 does not get this availability hence the posts on spare firing pins, bolts, etc.. For those more knowledgable, why are 10/22...

Hello, I am thinking that I would like to buy and mount an A1 Optic Halo Red Dot Reflex sight on my 1 year old Mini-14 .223 Tactical rifle. It says that it mounts to a 7/8" Weaver style rail or mount. I'm not sure what that is and how it would mount on my gun. I have a lot of guns but don't...