1. So far as I know, the only difference between Mini-14 and M-16 mags is that the latter have larger locking lugs. Shouldn't it be possible to adapt a Mini-14 receiver to accept cheap, reliable surplus M-16 mags?
2. Is there any technical reason why it would be impossible, or a bad idea, to use an M-16/AR-15 barrel on a Mini-14? I realize it would require a lot of work--but could it be done, and would the barrel be substantially better than the Ruger factory barrel (I ask this because I want a better barrel, but I don't like heavy barrels)?
2. Is there any technical reason why it would be impossible, or a bad idea, to use an M-16/AR-15 barrel on a Mini-14? I realize it would require a lot of work--but could it be done, and would the barrel be substantially better than the Ruger factory barrel (I ask this because I want a better barrel, but I don't like heavy barrels)?