I am a fan of the Ruger mini-14 and also have been a fan of the original M-14 for a long time. When I picked up my Mini-14 581 series a couple years back, I was hoping to be able to create a fairly close look to the original. Being that I live in California I am restricted to some items that can be added to the rifle to complete the look, and I was forced to compromise on some parts but all in all, thought it looks pretty close at the end.
I would like to see some other folks' efforts to create a true M-14 clone based off of the Mini-14. -- How close did you get?
Here is mine, sitting next to it's big brother, my FedOrd M14SA for comparisons.....
I have on the following upgrades made to mine: the Tech Sites rear site, SOCOM accu-strut, John Masen muzzel brake (it says it wont fit a 580 series but fits perfectly on mine), John Masen large body magazine, USGI carbine sling, Federal Ordnance upper slotted hand guard, and hand stained and refinished OEM stock.
Let us see some of your results!
I would like to see some other folks' efforts to create a true M-14 clone based off of the Mini-14. -- How close did you get?
Here is mine, sitting next to it's big brother, my FedOrd M14SA for comparisons.....
I have on the following upgrades made to mine: the Tech Sites rear site, SOCOM accu-strut, John Masen muzzel brake (it says it wont fit a 580 series but fits perfectly on mine), John Masen large body magazine, USGI carbine sling, Federal Ordnance upper slotted hand guard, and hand stained and refinished OEM stock.








Let us see some of your results!