[Texan]

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.

 

[Texan]

Yep. I told some folks at the range that .22LR semis are up for banning. No one besides the range officers knew a thing about it.

Unfortunately, most rifle owners in this state don't have a clue what the politiscum in Sacramento is up to. It's a disgrace that so many are so absolutely clueless.

 

[Texan]

It was at the Daly City store near Serramonte Mall. I was on the list for a wood stock Ranch Rifle. It took under two months to get it.

 

[Texan]

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.

 

[Texan]

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

Nope. They're just going down the waiting lists. Same thing when mine came in.

They do have some .22LR semis on display, but nothing worthwhile.

 

[Texan]

No. It's not the only one. Sadly, even the 10/22 and every other centerfire or rimfire semi-auto rifle of any kind is on the Sacramento chopping block. I'm still getting another Mini while the gettin's good.