Bill Ruger and Jim Sullivan developed a compact rifle. In the early 1970s just about every sensible gun aficionado disliked Colt's M-16. This included the trigger guard, mounted safety lever and feeding from box magazines. This short and handy semi-auto firearm combined a tried-and-true Garand-style rotating bolt and a simplified gas system with the simple military style of the M-14. The Mini 14 brought the shooting public all they liked about the M-14 and the M-1 Garand. The outward style of the "old time" military rifles was an attempt to evoke the nostalgic appeal of the 7.62mm M14. The InspirationĪs a miniaturized version of the legendary M14, the Mini 14 follows the company’s pattern of borrowing design details from past and popular military firearms. The Mini 14 is one of the guns that has continued the legacy of Bill Ruger and his partners. They produce rifles, shotguns, revolvers and pistols - and various types of each. To this day, Ruger represents a piece of American gun culture. Only Smith & Wesson makes more pistols/handguns as of 2015, and only Remington manufactures more rifles. They are one of the biggest manufacturers of both types of guns. These two early creations become the foundation for their continued success. This Connecticut company first produced a. best known simply as “Ruger” - was founded in 1949.
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