[Calif Mini]

Found this and looks exciting to say the least. Found in one 582 Tactical??

I would like to take credit for finding this but I found the pic in another forum.

No other information that can be shared but expect this to be a sign Ruger is listening and responding.

 

[Hellgate]

Much beefier!

 

[Jeff F]

A 582, is that a Mini 14 or a 30?

 

[grumpy_old_man]

A 582, is that a Mini 14 or a 30?

Both. I just checked the serial # guide over at ruger.com and found 582's in both mini 14 and mini 30.

Thing they both have in common is a late 2012-2013 mfg date. I suspect that "582" means "new firing pin model", maybe other differences too.

Best,
Grumpy

 

[Jeff F]

Thanks Grumpy, I haven't kept up on the latest Mini's (mines a 185) and was too lazy to go look at Rugers site.

 

[Goony]

i have a 582 tactical ... mini 14... 2 months new... thing rips... no problems.

 

[kwg020]

I heard some rumors as well. It looks like Ruger is expanding their horizons if the rumors are true. The Mini is such a classic design and it needs more support than what the factory is giving. Not just repairs but for updates as well. I think the Mini has the capability to steal some of the thunder back from the AR's if Ruger will let it happen. kwg

 

[whofarted]

Found this and looks exciting to say the least. Found in one 582 Tactical??

I would like to take credit for finding this but I found the pic in another forum.

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No other information that can be shared but expect this to be a sign Ruger is listening and responding.

Would the beefier firing pin fit the previous models?? Past field stripping Im pretty ignorant so I apologize if thats a stupid question.

 

[Dacotua]

Would the beefier firing pin fit the previous models?? Past field stripping Im pretty ignorant so I apologize if thats a stupid question.

It should fit the older guns.

 

[Calif Mini]

FP compatibility

As far as all the Mini 14 and 30 firing pins I have seen and worked with, they all should interchange.

Tip protrusion varies only a few thousandths but enough to require fitting each individually. Ruger has done a good job keeping these about the same throughout the years.

The new FP looks a little heavier and general opinion is sturdier too.

 

[Texan]

i have a 582 tactical ... mini 14... 2 months new... thing rips... no problems.

Same here, except it's a 582 ranch rifle. Like it so much, I got on the waiting list for another one in synthetic stock/stainless.

 

[Texan]

Are the tactical models the only ones that appear to have gotten the firing pin upgrade, or is it to be found in all new 582 models?

 

[specs]

Are the tactical models the only ones that appear to have gotten the firing pin upgrade, or is it to be found in all new 582 models?

I'd like to know that too. I have a late issue 582 and my only concern with it has been over the fragile firing pin. I have considered sending the rifle back to Ruger for a spare bolt.

 

[bwraven]

I have a late issue 582 and my only concern with it has been over the fragile firing pin.

The firing pin is not fragile. Do a couple here and there break, yes. But it's rare.

I am glad to see that Ruger is improving things here and there, though.

The new design isn't going to help much with FP breakage, though, IMHO. Most FP failure occurs at the thin tip. Now, if they improved the strength of the tip, that would be excellent news.

I own several Mini-14's/Ranch Rifles, and have owned more over the years. I have had one FP failure, in a SS Mini-14 that I bought used. I put well over 10,000 rounds through it myself before the FP tip broke.