Another New Member with questions

Sniper3142 · May 16, 2003

First let me say hello to everyone.

I found this excellent forum via AR15.com.

I have a pre-ban Mini-14 Ranch with a folding stock (Butler Creek) and I need some advice on modifying it alittle.

I already order the Ultimak mount (Thanks djskit for the pics of your awesome rig). I also want to shorten the barrel to 16" or 16.5" (Thanks hadaway for your great looking rifle pics too) and maybe turn all stainless steel black with TuffKote.

I need help on where to buy TuffKote and how to apply it. I also need to know who can cut the barrel to the length but still allow me to either install different flash suppressors or pick which one to permanently attach. I currently have one similar to the standard A2 on a M16.

Thanks in advance!

djskit · May 16, 2003

but still allow me to either install different flash suppressors

sniper - you'll send me to an early grave - I worry about you guys so!

http://www.perfectunion.com/forums/showthr...=&threadid=4551

Check my thread to on my home 16.5" chop job.http://www.perfectunion.com/forums/showthr...&highlight=chop

cajungeo · May 16, 2003

Welcome to the forum Sniper.

Since you have a preban you can do more than us postbanners.

Here is a link for instructions to apply Tuff-Kote for your stock: http://www.tuffkoteco.com/tkapply.htm

Gun-Kote for the metal: http://turtletough.home.attbi.com/gunkote.htm http://www.hunting-rifles.com/guncoats.htm

Dave at DRC custom guns will be happy to cut, and crown your barrel, or you can do it your self. The instructions are right here in this forum.

arrowbullet · May 18, 2003

No, if the gun didn't have 3 evil feature before, it can't have them now. He is limited to the same laws as we. It sucks, but the ban runs out next year.....

gutpile · May 18, 2003

the post ban gun can have TWO of the evil features, but not all 3, its the way the rules are written up. i have a detachable magazine and a flash hider so therefore i cannot have a pistol grip stock. but i am still legal since i dont have a pistol grip stock. ithe 5 round magazine that comes with our minis is a result of bill ruger negotiating with the lawmakers, he didnt want his mini-14 being classed as an assault rifle.

arrowbullet · May 18, 2003

That's what I meant in my last post. I was trying to say that you can't have 3 unless, you had 3 before the ban. Thanks.

cajungeo · May 18, 2003

Your correct, except sniper already has the assualt configuration with the folder which has a a pistolgrip as well. I posted this link in another post for anyone interested. http://www.the-top.com/krink/assault_weapons_ban.htm

va hunter · May 18, 2003

If the assualt weapons ban sunsets in 04,does that mean we can add evil things to our mini preban or postban?

cajungeo · May 19, 2003

Originally posted by va hunter
If the assualt weapons ban sunsets in 04,does that mean we can add evil things to our mini preban or postban?

Bush has said he will sign the bill to restore it.

I don't have any evil on my mini except the capacity to accept hi-caps. I'd put another one on, but I don't want a pistol grip hanging down there catching on the brush, or a flashhider. Maybe a red lens varmint light?

djskit · May 19, 2003

Pre-ban don't mean squat in "SoCal, USA"

MAJORMINUS · May 19, 2003

cajungeo said:
Bush has said he will sign the bill to restore it.

It has to be introduced before he can sign it.

Mordru · May 19, 2003

Right. If we are ever going to get anything really useful done for gun owners in this post 9/11 time of increased need for homeland security that bill better not get out of committee.

Republicans have the White House and both house of congress its put up or shut up time for them.

reloader · May 19, 2003

I really hope Mr Delay will not allow it out of the House. I just want to throw out my two cents and strongly urge every last member of this board (over 18, sorry arrowbullet) to contact your Congressman about this issue. Our government is not a democracy, it is a representative republic. The ladies, gentlemen, fools, thieves, and scoundrels we've sent to Washington are there on our behalf and it is solely our responsibility to make our voices heard on matters that affect us. Please let your representative know that the passing of the ban was a mistake in the first place. Then remind them that we are watching and there are consequences, ie, the backlash at the polls in the '94 elections that gave the R's the strongest position they've ever enjoyed in the House. If they need more evidence, ask them why Al Gore lost Tennesee. Remember, they work for us, not the other way around. Conservatives tend to be less active and vocal than our komrades to the left and it shows. Our country was created in large part to protect the soapbox (like the one I'm on now.

) We do so with the ballot box, and in the direst of times, the magazine box. Of the three the ballot box is still the most powerful, no matter what you hear.

Grinch · May 19, 2003

Reloader is right. We all need to write, email, or call our reps. There are useful tools to do so on the Gun Owners of America website. www.gunowners.org
Here is a good place to keep up on news about the ban.
www.awbansunset.com

Sniper3142 · May 19, 2003

Thanks for all the info guys.

My Mini-14 is a Pre-ban in AW config and has been that way since 1993.

I'm now trying to decide between have either DRC or TheArmsRoom http://www.thearmsroom.com/ do the work on my Mini-14.

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