Unboxing the A-Team Rifle Mini 14
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Ruger Mini 14 Model 5895; side folding stock 5.56 18.5" TB
Made on 05/09/2024
Growing up in the 70's and 80's the Ruger Mini 14 was a popular rifle. The TV show The A-Team made it even more popular, however if you were not Military or Law Enforcement, the Mini 14 was neutered in the 80's. In 1994 with the passing of the "assault weapon ban" further restrictions were passed, and limited options.
While current Federal laws and free states allow law abiding citizens to own firearms, the Nazi States still infringe upon the 2nd Amendment rights of law abiding citizens.
The current A-Team Mini 14 has features like a bird cage flash hider, a bayonet mount, a pistol grip, a folding stock, and 30-40 round magazines. It is rated for 5.56 NATO with a 1-9 barrel right hand twist (good for 62gr and lower bullets). The Samson stock is available, but can be model specific based on generation of rifle. Weight is 7.5lbs
The Ruger Mini-14 in neutered form is legal in all 50 states. But some models are just too scary to the far left radicals.
Great review! Thank you
No, it's not. Full of errors and false assumptions.
Ramline metal mags for the Mini-14 are well made, and I've had good luck with the Tapco polymer mags with metal reinforced rear tab. The problem with the cheaper mags for Mini-14s is the rear tab wearing down and eventually failing to adequately engage the mag release.
Great video..one thing that is not needed is to remove the grip to pop the trigger guard to disassemble the Rifle.
Thanks. I noticed that after I did the video, that they have enough relived to pop it out using a Phillips screwdriver. Which I was wondering about, as the M1/M14/Mini is a neat simple takedown.
i cant decide if i want the stainless steel or matte black stock. they both look so beautiful!
They are neat, and one can make either color work well, more so with the Hannibal rail in black or silver. Between the stock, handguard, and magazines you can make different colors pop. I like that it was done with wood over polymer. But… an aluminum folding stock chassis could be interesting.
@@CAVCOP gave in and got the stainless steel version. cant wait for it to arrive!
@@RowdyCheeksnice! They are a little pricey, but unique and I think a classic design. The stainless should hold up better and show less wear and tear.
Shirt is hilarious... after seeing the carbine it's now something I need...or at the very least want.
I owned several and a Mini 30, one worst pos rifles I ever owned was one in stainless steel top of the line Mini 14 with a beautiful maple factory stock. It would fire three rounds and dry fire no matter what ammunition was used. Long story short l traded it off on a nice 69 Ambassador SST .
Man, I bet you’re gonna have a lot of fun with that mini 14
I hope so. A buddy bought his first. Hope to get out to the range and do some shooting with him. The M4/AR is about 2.5 to 4 MOA accurate rifle (4 MOA being “milspec”), so I want to see if the newer Ruger Mini 14 barrel is 2.5 MOA or less (or more accurate than most AR’s).
U need the grey Hannibal rail for the top, that's what I put on my mini 30 tactical stainless looks AWESOME also acts as a heat sink to dissipate heat so it doesn't get quite as hot
I was looking at the Hannibal rail. Still trying to decide if I want an optic. Definitely wouldn’t do a scope (1” rings that came with it are pointless, 30mm would be better). Leaning to just the iron sights or an optic.
Did you mount a red dot on yours?
@CAVCOP vortex green dot it made all the difference in the world! Faster target acquisition. And yes scope rings aren't really worth a damn. I tried a cheap scope when I 1st got it b4 the samson stock and it wasn't what I wanted and looked terrible
If you add a Hannibal rail, be mindful once it's attached of clearance with your bolt carrier. I had to remove some material from the rail because the carrier was rubbing against the underside of the rail when the bolt was in battery, this friction was delaying the unlocking of the action.
So freaking awesome!!
Ruger finally give us regular people what we wanted since the 80’s 🤣 I am glad it’s an option, and that Samson MFG did the stock and has a neat rail too.
It's an awesome rifle, but this review is full of errors and false assumptions. Please read the manual and don't rely on this errant review.
Great video! I want one so bad!
I really do think it’s a neat option from Ruger.
It’s like M1A, M14, AK-47 and AR-15 combined.
The folding stock, with wood is classic. And with the accurized Mini 14 barrel it should be on par with the M4’s
No, it's not. This video is full of errors and false assumptions.
Very nice rifle! 😎
But the review is atrocious.
Not only can you not get one of these here in NY, you have to get a permit to purchase a semi auto and have 4 references sign off on it..then you can do your normal BATFE 4473. This state sucks! I used to live in VA and had TItle 2's...I didn't even need references for buying machineguns...just the police chief sign off on the form 4. Seems like NY is overstepping their right and restricting people, but they win their war against guns every time! Enjoy your rifle!
That sucks. Is the regular Mini 14 approved up there? I almost got arrested flying out of NY, I declared my pistol to baggage check, and they called the police. Police asked if I had a pistol in my bag, and said yes it’s in accordance with the TSA and American Airlines. They explained it was NY and did not matter. Told them it was a Glock, but I was a police officer. They told me regardless it was illegal to have a magazine over 10 rounds and more than 7 rounds of ammo loaded. I opened the box and they were amazed I had Glock 42 with only 7 round per magazine. I asked if I needed to call my Chief, and they let me go. I did check on their laws prior.
I lived in Ilion NY and I had a Ruger Mini 14 back in the 80s
@@CAVCOP NY is not part of the United States anymore.
Former Californian here that had full freedom in that state a long time ago.
Alabama now, see gun… buy gun… do the application, 20 minutes and I’m walking out with it. With mags and ammo.
I carry concealed here, no permit required but I have one. Applied for it over the internet. Got it in 5 days. We open carry here as well.
Freedom is unrecognizable when you haven’t had it for a long time.
Good luck with the people’s republic of New Yorkistan 🙏🏻
Shall not be infringed.
MidwayUSA has the 30 RD nickel mags in stock for $30 by Pro Mag. I bought one to save for a later date for when I decide to fork out $1400 for the Mini 14 with the Samson A-TM stock. Wish it was a 16" barrel instead on an 18" and had a faster twist than 1-9.
I will have to check them out. The factory Ruger magazines in nickel are hard to find.
But I am debating if I should get back into Mini-14’s and get a blued one.
@@CAVCOPif you get desperate or have a good amount of blued Mini-14 mags, you can take a couple to a plating shop to get them nickel plated or you can strip the bluing off the mag and Polish it. But as we know, never use Pro-Mag magazines unless they were given to you and you found a way to tune them to work without failure.
@@echohunter4199 I don’t know how promag has stayed in business. For 30 years they have made subpar magazines
@@PORSCHE_COUNTRY. I am surprised with all the Mini 14’s out there, that Magpul has not done something
shit i hit sub just for your shirt dude. awesome.
Thanks. This was my last video for a while. My channel was starting to do well, and I lost my voice. Doctors still trying to figure it out.
Hoping to hit 1000 subscribers and see if YT gives me any strikes for taking apart weapons and stuff. Most of my videos are on Rumble. I felt my older ones were more informative. No pushing products, just sharing information.
@@CAVCOP wish you well bro. take care.
That said, some vtubers will try to make AI or text to voice program to be their voice. it kinda get funny at times. Another method they try is to just do show as normal, but have a friend to voice over them, of course saying whatever the firend wants to say rather than following a script. That works wonders with crazy shits and giggles. Just food for thought :)
hope you have a speedy recovery.
Love to have one but I got the Andro Corporation Industries entry level AR-15 5.56/.223 at least half the price and it’s awesome! Maybe one day I can get a A-Team rifle!
In the show I remember they couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with theirs! I know it’s just 📺 TV 🇺🇸
I have a number of AR/M4’s, and I owned a few Mini 14’s before. A buddy got this one, and then I had to get it. The specs on it are neat. With the new accurized barrel it’s supposed to shoot 2 MOA. The M4 is rated at 5 MOA, with a good one maybe shooting 2.5 MOA. I am debating if I should add an optic or scope. But might just leave it as it, or get a cheap scope to play with at the range. I like the M1 Grand/M-14 style trigger and bolt in a pistol system. Kind of AK’ish. Down side with the Mini 14 is not as many aftermarket parts, but this one is well equipped.
@@CAVCOPcheck out the Hannibal Rail made by Samson. Let’s you mount a RDS in front of the ejection port so you don’t have to use that small rail section that partially covers it
@@mikeb4708
Thanks.
I did debate it. It’s aluminum in black or silver with different RMR mounting options. I was debating a LPVO in 30mm, but factory rings are 1”. The rail might raise it up a bit.
But Samson has come out with some neat stuff. My buddy bought a bunch of Specter gear for his. I might get their sling, made for Samson front side attachment.
@@CAVCOP I have not yet decided which way to go on the optics either. The Hannibal rail just seemed like it was a no brainer either way since it looks like the rifle came with it. It was a tough decision whether to go with silver or black but I went with black. Thanks for the heads up on the Specter gear sling. That’s another piece that 100% looks the part!
Nice review.....Anyone know if you can remove the bayonet lug?
Stay Free....Steve from illinois🇺🇸
@stever4651 It's a terrible review, but yes, you can remove the lug nut. You can either grind it off in-situ ... OR ... you can remove the entire sight/lug unit and order JUST a sight from Ruger and put it on in its place. To do so, remove the flash hider, tap out the sight/lug roll pin, slide it off, slide the new sight only on, tap the roll pin back in, replace the flash hider. I don't suggest using a wrench to twist off the flash hider. Use a strong slat of wood or plastic, run it through the flash hider, then run a larger slat of wood or plastic through the action (removed from the stock), sit down and hold the larger slat with your legs/knees, and turn the flash hider with your hands/arms. Using metal will inevitably put a scratch on the barrel or action. Another option is to just buy the tactical version with folding stock. It looks just like this one but without a bayonet lug, AND it has a shorter barrel, which is very cool. The tactical version has a 16-inch barrel where the A-Team version has an 18-inch barrel. I have the tactical version in a folding stock, and I always get asked at gun shows if it's an AC-556.
Nice review & shirt!
Thanks!
Not a nice review. It's full of errors and false assumptions.
oh mate love the tshirt 😂😂😂😂brilliant 🎉😂
I really want the tee shirt.
Got it a year or so ago on Facebook. Some no name company, probably out of China. Ordered a size 4xl, fits like a 2XL 😂
Nic3 review......anyone know if you can remove the bayonet lug?
Stay Free Steve from Illinois 🇺🇸
The front sight/bayonet lug is held in by a roll pin. It would need to be punched out, flash hider removed, then it could be tapped forward and taken off. Then you would need a new sight put on. Or you could cut it off with. A dremel tool. If it’s a state law thing, you can buy just the stock from Samson, and put it on a state legal one (if only the bayonet is prohibited).
Your history YOU explained tells me this one will be sold too.
No, I will definitely be keeping this one. At one time I had only two safes, and limited firearms/money. Now I have a few safes, and gun room, with decent income flow. I have well over 100 firearms. I learned to hold on to set things vs common things.
I need one of those shirts, where can I get one?
I got it off a Facebook ad about a year ago. Ordered it as 4X to be loose but fits like tight 3X. Tried 4X Hawaiian type shirt and it was like a 5X 😂
@@CAVCOP I saved your video, the Mini 14 will more than likely be one of the next two long guns I’ll purchase. You actually gave me the reason to pull the trigger. Great job
11:25 NO! You do NOT have to remove the grip to disassemble the rifle! Removing the grip VOIDS the warranty! READ your manual!
they used a 30 round mag on the A team.
That they did. And the factory nickel 30rd magazines are very rare.
Hannibal Smith would done better with a Daniel Defense with P-MAGS
Daniel Defense and P-Mags werent a thing when good old Hannibal and his A Team was saving the world!
Love the trans slinder shirt. lol.
Ruger thinks there mags are gold.......Pricey........Thats why I pass.Not sure but are 30 rounders even available for anyone other than law enforcement?
Yes, when they're in stock.
Whete?
I just want to say that Ruger makes crap firearms.
Ruger has made some of the best .22 pistol and rifles with the Mk and 10/22. Their revolvers are some of the most durable and reliable. Their semi auto center fires suck. Their bolt guns are ok. The Mini 14 was more reliable than the AR-15 until the mid 1990’s when the M4 was redesigned with better feed ramps, and specs along with improved magazines.
I only own a LCP .380 Coyote special for semi autos, as Gov Perry shot a coyote out on a run with one (labeled for Texans only). Have a few Mk and 10/22 that were great. Sold my past Mini 14’s due to lack of features and accuracy, but the new barrels show better than Milspec M4 accuracy.
S&W, Ruger, and H&K did some shady stuff for the civilian firearms sales, but still make good stuff in my opinion.
5:25 Don't take the grip off to disassemble it. If you remove the grip, you void the warranty. Read the freaking instructions. This Mini-14 disassembles just like any other Mini-14. It's very easy. Stop giving out false information.
9:45 If it's marked 5.56, it will also shoot .223. PLEASE READ YOUR MANUAL.
7:15 There you go again running down the old version of the stock when you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. Mine is 40 years old and has seen a lot of action, and it's just as tight as this one. How bout just stick to reviewing your stock and quit making false statements about the older version.
5:55. You don't need to push the button to open the stock ... just to close it. You really should be better familiar with a gun if you're going to provide a review on it.
5:25 Bullshit. The old plastic grips would not crack or fall apart. I have one that is 40 years old and it has been through the ringer and it still looks brand new. Quit be comparative and just talk about what you've got there.
Did you use the old AC556’s with the Bakelite grips? Because Texas DPS, Texas Rangers, Texas TDCJ used their Mini 14’s had issues with grips breaking. They went to wood stocks and Choate. Bakelite was not a durable plastic on the M16’s, AK’s or Mini 14’s 40 plus years ago. Maybe sitting in a safe yours is fine. Congratulations. Sorry you don’t like my information. Have a great weekend.
@CAVCOP I have, and have used, the old, original Ruger Mini-14 folding stock for many years. It is NOT a safe queen. I use it, and I abuse it. And yet the pistol grip looks almost new. I have friends who have and use the same stock. Theirs are all in nice shape. I don't know where you got the bad inteligence on Texas law enforcement, but that is false, too. Stop putting down the old plastic production stocks. It's not necessary in order the review the new production stocks.
@@garypulliam3421 we must agree to disagree. Bakelite is a substandard polymer compared to today’s thermoplastics.
We might have different experiences.
The bullshit ends and the video begins at 3:00