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All i know is if you read it on the internet... it must be true

 

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I got one in March at Big 5 Sports, but I apparently got lucky as they have only seen a handful all year.

It's been flawless. No FTF, FTE, etc. and it shoots great.

Their distributor told them to not expect ongoing, significant quantities until August.

Best thing is to get on waiting lists at a few different shops.

I put myself on the list for a stainless Mini 14. As long as I get it by December, I'm happy. Minis may well be banned here in California as of January.

you should stock up on those evil 10/22s we are trying to ban here. I heard they were specifically designed to kill fluffy white puppies and special needs children.

 

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I know OP is probably not from CA but I'm gonna go off on a tangent anyways...

If we ban the mini here that will be the biggest tragedy of all. I had bought my mini about 5 years ago because I didnt want an "evil black rifle". I knew the Bullet Button would eventually be challenged and thought I would be safe buying a Mini-14. Nobody in their right mind would take an American classic like that out of the law abiding communities hands. Welp... looks like I was wrong. The only thing that keeps running thru my head is CA has finally gone "full retard"

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Things are looking up with Ruger y'all.

Got a call from Big 5 in Daly City, CA today. They got several Ruger units today including wood stock Minis and 10/22 models. They never took me off the list when my first Mini came in, so I could've gotten another one today. That wouldn't be right though as others have been patiently waiting and I already got the wood stock one I reserved.

I am on the list for a stainless Mini 14 and a stainless 10/22. Looks like the wait may not be as long as I'd expected.

Hey Texan.. is your Big 5 actually displaying them? Ours down here havent been putting out any semi autos on their shelves