AmericanBob
Expert
i don't know about the mini-14, i've never shot one. i do however, have a mini-30. i know, same thing different caliber. my shoots great, but it isn't as accurate as an ar. it depends on what you want to use it for. if you're looking at getting into accuracy competitions where every little bit matters, go with an ar. if you want a fun to shoot, reliable gun that is accurate enough for any realistic hunting, home defense, or zombie situation, a mini will never let you down.