[Waher]

Ah I see the STG must have the same diameter muzzle ring as US pattern bayonets because of STANAG (NATO) flash hiders being a standard size to fit (STANAG) rifle grenades. Makes sense the bayonets for 5.56mm NATO rifles would have a common muzzle ring diameter from having a common muzzle device diameter.

 

[Marlin 45 carbine]

I've never measured the i.d. of the ring. had to hone it a bit for a snug slip fit over the just coincidental o.d.of the Eagle (IIRC? no longer made AFAIK) break and H-K style front sight combo. I've got a Burris mil-tac 2x7 glass mounted, good clarity but the etchings aren't as pronounced as I'd prefer. the sight is a perfect match for the aperture of the Williams rear. really enhanced using the irons.
I've got more mags, a couple Triple K 30, couple more 20 and my favorite couple more of the no longer made s/s 'American' brand 10 round. the balance/handling is perfect with the 10 round.
the bayonet is made by Wenger, the quality and fit up of the metal cannot be overstated. I'll very likely never have to mount it in anger (hope not anyway) but the intimidation factor and usefulness of the blade is very high. this blade takes and holds a razor edge.

 

[sixpikker]

If you want to go to the trouble and expense, probably the least hassle is to dismount current front sight, and substitute a Choate flash suppressor/front sight unit: Mini 14 (580 Series) Cage S.S. for barrel diameter of .625 – Choate Machine & Tool – Choate Store Home

Then add approprite rear bayo lug for M-7 (M-16) bayonet, which is by far the least expensive of the US bayonets, and almost identical to the other ones mentioned. Get a less expensive M-10 scabbard for the bayo.

DO shop around.

Military Bayonets: M-7

Military Bayonets: M-7 information and photos from Olive-Drab.com

olive-drab.com

In the unlikely, but possible event you ever mount an under-barrel strut to your Mini, the bayo lug will need to be removed in most cases.

 

[rice paddy daddy]

Everyone that has been trained fully in The Spirit Of The Bayonet, raise your right hand.

US Army, Fort Gordon, 1968, with the M14 rifle. And pugil sticks.

 

[deadeyedick]

I picked up this combination flash hider/front sight/bayonet lug at a gun show about a thousand years ago; I think it's a Masen but I'm not sure. It fits an M7 bayonet perfectly.

 

[imarangemaster]

MIni-14 GB Model

 

[kwg020]

Everyone that has been trained fully in The Spirit Of The Bayonet, raise your right hand.

US Army, Fort Gordon, 1968, with the M14 rifle. And pugil sticks.

MP school or Basic training ? I was at Ft. Gordon in August through October 1973. 45 auto training but no bayonets.

kwg

 

[Sparkie]

FT. Campbell 101st M14 bayonet trained 1968.

 

[imarangemaster]

Spirit of the Bayonet! YES! Fort Ord, CA, early 1974: M16, bayonet and Pugil stick trained, MP School at Ft. Gordon GA, later in 1974, 45 auto and even a quick M60 training. Criminal investigation school, Ft McClellan, .38 revolver trained.

 

[moyaski380]

What about the modern Mini-14 with the 16" barrel and factory flash suppressor? Will the cogburn one piece bayonet lug ring fit? will it let you mount a bayonet on those rifles?

 

[mlin]

What about the modern Mini-14 with the 16" barrel and factory flash suppressor? Will the cogburn one piece bayonet lug ring fit? will it let you mount a bayonet on those rifles?

Cogburn will fit on 16" barrel new Mini. But bayonet will not since it's too short on the barrel / flash hider distance to seat a bayonet properly. for 16" barrel, you need XXL flash hider which defeat the purpose of having shorter barrel.

 

[A/J/S/USNRet]

The M4 is probably the most correct, the M7 is probably the most economical, yet the M9 is probably the easiest and most functional.

H-H Coronado NAB/MAA-Brig Chaser NS Ford Island HI. Army Training, USMC training, and Navy training vary significantly in curriculum and course schedule. USMC & Army got Bayonet training in Boot camp, the Navy set select personal to prerequisite courses after Boot camp. Seabees & NSW all received Small Arms Training.

Now an 18 inch stainless Mini-30 with an all wood butt stock, bayonet lug, and fiber optic/tritium iron sights with a Scout rail would open my purse strings. The ultimate M1 Carbine. JMHO. Beyond just "Kool", functional.

 

[rice paddy daddy]

When I went looking for an M4 for my Carbine, it was darn hard to find.
Luckily I did find a USGI one, still new, that set me back $90. Without scabbard.

 

[Marlin 45 carbine]

The M4 is probably the most correct, the M7 is probably the most economical, yet the M9 is probably the easiest and most functional.

H-H Coronado NAB/MAA-Brig Chaser NS Ford Island HI. Army Training, USMC training, and Navy training vary significantly in curriculum and course schedule. USMC & Army got Bayonet training in Boot camp, the Navy set select personal to prerequisite courses after Boot camp. Seabees & NSW all received Small Arms Training.

Now an 18 inch stainless Mini-30 with an all wood butt stock, bayonet lug, and fiber optic/tritium iron sights with a Scout rail would open my purse strings. The ultimate M1 Carbine. JMHO. Beyond just "Kool", functional.

AS THIS 189 SERIES? Wenger bayo, colburn mount.

oops dual pik insert. no glow sights precision apeture

 

[cavtrpr340_8774]

AS THIS 189 SERIES? Wenger bayo, colburn mount.
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oops dual pik insert. no glow sights precision apeture

I Use a U.S. M4 Bayonet and lug from an M1 Carbine. Fits and works well with my old 185 Series Mini 14