Sell mini-14 and buy AR-15?

[indiver]

I have a mini-14 with a Choate folding stock, all black that I bought 15 years ago private sale. Should I sell it and get another Spikes AR. or keep it. Options please. Thanks.

 

[jd4320t]

It's up to you. If you don't shoot it and want something else you can sell it. Since you already have a Spikes AR maybe you could get something else.

 

[Bonez87]

If it were me I would get another AR. You have way more options with an AR.

 

[sloughfoot]

How much do you want for it?

 

[littletommy]

Don't ever sell a gun to get another. You WILL regret selling it.

 

[EvilBlackGun]

Do you know how to ...

... reload .22 rounds? I didn't think so. If you like it, keep it. "Don't EVER SELL one gun to buy another." DON'T EVER SELL ONE GUN TO BUY ANOTHER! AR- types are a dime-a-dozen, or from $400 up. Your Mini- fills a niche that no other gun can fill. KEEP IT. (How much are you asking?) EBG

 

[Colt556]

Do what ever you wanna do. Personally I don't like Mini 14s so I'd sell it and get something else. YMMV

 

[Mad Anthony Wayne]

If you already have an AR, buy another upper in a different caliber, 300 blackout, 6.8, 7.62x39, ect...

 

[Mosinguy]

I sell guns to fund others. If you're ok with it you won't regret it. OP do what you want

 

[SaintsNSinners]

I'd keep it. the mini is a gorgeous rifle

 

[littletommy]

I repeat....

Don't ever sell a gun to get another. You WILL regret selling it.

 

[BluDeuce]

I agree keep the mini. My mini will fire every time. Doesn't matter if it is dirty or crap ammo! It's not as accurate as my AR, but its a reliable rifle. The best way to acquire a nice AR is to build one. That way the cost is spread out.

 

[indiver]

Alright the mini is not a junk rifle, looks great plus its 2.5 inches shorter than my AR when the stock is folded, you have to love that! Since I don't have to have another AR maybe it would be fun to build one and like you say the cost would be spread out.

 

[ISP 5353]

The mini is a cool gun, but if you want an AR more then get one. Your mini should sell for a good price. Take the money and build a AR. I like the AR better, but that is only my opinion. Either rifle is a good one to have.

 

[Hookeye]

Mini or AR?

Tough call..... what with exhibition grade birch on one and seamless plastic to metal fit on the other.

 

[Hookeye]

Ya want cool factor, good accuracy, AR mags and short package..........

 

[Tombs]

If you want an AR, get one. If you have to sell the mini to get one, then go ahead... But one note.

Don't cheap out if you decide to sell the mini to fund an AR, or you will miss the mini. If you end up with a good basic AR, like the colt 6920, you'll be very happy about the switch.

 

[Disposable Heart]

With the recent reintroduction of factory 20 rounders, I see no real reason to ditch the Mini. I will not say that a Mini is better than an AR, it's not. But it's a quality rifle that serves it's purpose: Defending, feeding and entertaining the Ranch.

Yeah, accuracy nuts will poop on the Mini. Cryotreat the receiver and barrel, get an adjustable gas plug and get plenty of reliable mags, you are set with the Mini. Yes, you can get a lower end AR for that amount when it's all said and done, but to me, the Mini feels better, handles better, feels more "handy". But that's all preference. Both rifle forms will serve most purposes, but it's up to you what YOU want.

I like to put a bit of work into a rifle, call it my own and shoot away. Some folks like to piece an AR together and run with it.

 

[tyler_durden]

I have a mini 14 and was thinking of selling it to buy or build my first AR. I instead decided to keep it and build an AR so I just bought a stripped lower yesterday. Keep the mini. They are cool and super reliable.

 

[Rocknhawk]

Been thinking about a Mini-14.... ")