Mini-14 muzzle threading?

'75scout · July 7th, 2006, 08:11 PM

I might be purchasing a Ruger Mini-14 for a decent price from a family member. I'll be able to test it thoroughly before I buy it. If it proves to be very reliable and accurate enough to hit a man sized target at 100 yards then I'll get it. It's only use is for fun plinking and shtf duties. So inherent accuracy isn't important, only practical accuracy matters.

It's an early model and is blued. I won't go to crazy with mods. Only add a buttstock spare mag holder, sling, and maybe a Surefire. I do want to add some form of flash hider, but I refuse to use the crappy pin-on ones from cheaperthandirt.com. So is there any way I can thread the muzzle and add a Vortex flash hider? Or will this be tgotally illegal?

QKShooter · July 7th, 2006, 08:34 PM

No it would NOT be illegal to add a threaded flash hider onto your Mini~14.

Actually, some of the pin on flash hiders are quite good.
Like anything else...it just depends on exactly which one you buy.
Some of the better ones are so nicely machined & fit so close that they will never work loose and they work just great.

That being said Yes, you can have a threaded flash hider installed on your Mini~14.
Truthfully, you can have ANYTHING done to your Mini 14 these days.
The full blown Mini~14s are a sight to behold!

CLICK ON THIS MINI 14 LINK

You really must check out the above link to that total custom "14" page.

It's a LONG page. Scroll down to the pics!

RH822 · July 7th, 2006, 09:02 PM

http://www.veriforcetactical.com/tac...cessories/622/

I know it's a pin on, but it works. I have had one on my Mini for 20 years.

RH

HotGuns · July 7th, 2006, 09:15 PM

Around here lots of people are putting 1/2-28 TPI on them.

Thats the same thread as the AR and it opens up a lot more options...
even so, lots of people put the standard birdcage flash suppressor on them. It looks pretty good.

'75scout · July 7th, 2006, 10:47 PM

QKSHOOTER you are killing me with that link. Since I've seen those rifles I will now have to spend half a years gun money to make my Mini-14 (if I get it) into one of the coolest tactical rifles on the planet.

How does this sound? Standard Package blued. Get the 16" bull barrel with the linear brake. Add a 3 blade tritium front sight. "Urban Brawler" handguard, might be the single coolest mod for the Mini-14 and I can add an EoTech or Aim-Point to it. Replace the factory stock with a black/grey laminate stock. Also have a small picitanny rail added to the side of the stock for a Surefire light. All coated in a black Duracoat or whatever they have thats black and durable.

Sounds about perfect, but a little expensive. I better start saving my pennies.

QKShooter · July 7th, 2006, 11:30 PM

Yep, join the club...start saving!
That sounds real good.
They do nice tight work.

I've not ever had any work done by them but, I have handled a custom rifle done by them.
Beautiful workmanship & the owner was extremely happy with it....if that info helps.

'75scout · July 8th, 2006, 01:18 AM

Yeah some of those Minis are really cool looking. And a little more unique than an AR.

P95Carry · July 8th, 2006, 01:25 AM

My old Mini has a brake (forget source) which is secured by four set screws - not ideal initially but I machined four ''dimples'' at 90º and then did the thing up on those with locktite - it has never moved. While front sight was off (boy, was that ever a **** to remove!) added a ventilated handguard also.

I could have set the thing up in lathe to thread it but was too darned lazy!

'75scout · July 8th, 2006, 02:03 AM

That's a good lookin Mini.

July 7th, 2006, 08:11 PM	#1
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	Mini-14 muzzle threading? I might be purchasing a Ruger Mini-14 for a decent price from a family member. I'll be able to test it thoroughly before I buy it. If it proves to be very reliable and accurate enough to hit a man sized target at 100 yards then I'll get it. It's only use is for fun plinking and shtf duties. So inherent accuracy isn't important, only practical accuracy matters. It's an early model and is blued. I won't go to crazy with mods. Only add a buttstock spare mag holder, sling, and maybe a Surefire. I do want to add some form of flash hider, but I refuse to use the crappy pin-on ones from cheaperthandirt.com. So is there any way I can thread the muzzle and add a Vortex flash hider? Or will this be tgotally illegal?

July 7th, 2006, 11:30 PM	#6
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 20,001	Yep, join the club...start saving! That sounds real good. They do nice tight work. I've not ever had any work done by them but, I have handled a custom rifle done by them. Beautiful workmanship & the owner was extremely happy with it....if that info helps. __________________

July 8th, 2006, 01:25 AM	#8
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	My old Mini has a brake (forget source) which is secured by four set screws - not ideal initially but I machined four ''dimples'' at 90º and then did the thing up on those with locktite - it has never moved. While front sight was off (boy, was that ever a **** to remove!) added a ventilated handguard also. I could have set the thing up in lathe to thread it but was too darned lazy! __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

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July 7th, 2006, 08:34 PM	#2
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 20,001	No it would NOT be illegal to add a threaded flash hider onto your Mini~14. Actually, some of the pin on flash hiders are quite good. Like anything else...it just depends on exactly which one you buy. Some of the better ones are so nicely machined & fit so close that they will never work loose and they work just great. That being said Yes, you can have a threaded flash hider installed on your Mini~14. Truthfully, you can have ANYTHING done to your Mini 14 these days. The full blown Mini~14s are a sight to behold! CLICK ON THIS MINI 14 LINK You really must check out the above link to that total custom "14" page. It's a LONG page. Scroll down to the pics!

July 7th, 2006, 09:02 PM	#3
RH822 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 46	http://www.veriforcetactical.com/tac...cessories/622/ I know it's a pin on, but it works. I have had one on my Mini for 20 years. RH

July 7th, 2006, 09:15 PM	#4
HotGuns Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,180	Around here lots of people are putting 1/2-28 TPI on them. Thats the same thread as the AR and it opens up a lot more options... even so, lots of people put the standard birdcage flash suppressor on them. It looks pretty good.

July 7th, 2006, 10:47 PM	#5
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	QKSHOOTER you are killing me with that link. Since I've seen those rifles I will now have to spend half a years gun money to make my Mini-14 (if I get it) into one of the coolest tactical rifles on the planet. How does this sound? Standard Package blued. Get the 16" bull barrel with the linear brake. Add a 3 blade tritium front sight. "Urban Brawler" handguard, might be the single coolest mod for the Mini-14 and I can add an EoTech or Aim-Point to it. Replace the factory stock with a black/grey laminate stock. Also have a small picitanny rail added to the side of the stock for a Surefire light. All coated in a black Duracoat or whatever they have thats black and durable. Sounds about perfect, but a little expensive. I better start saving my pennies.

July 8th, 2006, 01:18 AM	#7
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	Yeah some of those Minis are really cool looking. And a little more unique than an AR.

July 8th, 2006, 02:03 AM	#9
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	That's a good lookin Mini.