[doorgunner]

Ruger finally moved the 5819 (stainless Tactical) from it's "Law Enforcement Only" side, over to the general consumer side. People have been eyeballing mine for quite some time, and asking me how to get one. I'm hoping that they hit the gun shops en masse, as they are damn fine little carbines.
Ruger® Mini-14® Tactical Rifle Autoloading Rifle Model 5819

 

[doorgunner]

And awesome looking! Sure wish I could get my hands on one of those!

I wonder what happened to the one that came with the Amega mount that used to be on the LE portion of the site?

Not sure about that. Possibility is that it just wasn't a big seller. I tell people that my 5819 is the ultimate "sport utility rifle"! Ruger definately got it right on these stainless tacticals.

 

[doorgunner]

When they say barrel length of 16.12" is that including bird cage? Or is the barrel alone shorter than that?

Barrel is 16.1 inches with the flash hider removed.