Samson Mfg and the Mini-14 Folding Stock

**Tokarev** · 05-04-19, 10:47

https://m.facebook.com/SamsonMFG/pho...pe=3&source=48

Could this really be happening? Some version of this is long overdue in my opinion.

Reported on TOS the price will be $250 or so. And the production model will have a pistol grip that looks more like the original.

I wonder if we'll see a side swivel gas block.

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**ramairthree** · 05-04-19, 11:36

I have spent 15 years wondering why the hell Ruger has just not starting using the stock again.

I have spent five years wondering why they don’t sell a pistol version of it with a brace on the end of the folder.

And factory SS large capacity magazines.

The mini 14 has a large legacy market of shooters and collectors.

**Tokarev** · 05-04-19, 11:41

Originally Posted by ramairthree

I have spent 15 years wondering why the hell Ruger has just not starting using the stock again.

I have spent five years wondering why they don’t sell a pistol version of it with a brace on the end of the folder.

And factory SS large capacity magazines.

The mini 14 has a large legacy market of shooters and collectors.

Yes. I agree on all points.

Ruger is making an AR pistol now. Maybe that means some type of Mini pistol will come to market. I'm assuming Ruger will partner with Samson and sell a complete factory firearm although the majority of sales will likely be current owners wanting to retrofit.

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**SteyrAUG** · 05-04-19, 15:34

Are they literally chopping a wood stock and bolting that thing to the rear?

The picture looks like crap.

**jsbhike** · 05-05-19, 15:57

Originally Posted by SteyrAUG

Are they literally chopping a wood stock and bolting that thing to the rear?

The picture looks like crap.

One of the comments brought up the grip gap and their response was stay tuned.

Been awhile since I have handled a Mini, but I kinda doubt I could manipulate the safety while holding on to the grip as it is pictured currently.

**GNXII** · 05-05-19, 16:50

I went through a "Mini Phase" with 2 Mini14s and a Mini30 in 80's-90's. At the time, I was looking for a reliable, accurate long gun and finding a decent AR was difficult but Minis were abound in LGS. I couldn't get the Mini 30 to run right, no matter what I did! It wasn't fun at all so was sold with full disclosure to guy who thought he could get to run right, didn't happen. I used the funds to buy an early Bushmaster and it was all over then. The Bushmaster ran and ran all the time, was accurate and easy to shoot/good ergos. The Mini14s were used as trading fodder as both were picked up in "divorce" and "moving" sales respectively for good prices along with accessories etc. I used the proceeds of one to buy an Eagle Arms EA-15 Dissipator that came into a LGS and (finally!) a Colt SP1 thats 50% A1 50%A2 in Colts weird and peculiar way of making Civy Rifles during that time period. I never shot the Mini 14s due to the negative experiences with the Mini 30. I regret that a little now as I do get a bit nostalgic about them when I see them in movie or tv show. Who knows, I might be inclined to pick up a stainless one, get that stock and just have a little mindless fun at the range one day!! Sometimes you need to just have a blast at the range!!

**SteyrAUG** · 05-05-19, 20:28

Originally Posted by jsbhike

One of the comments brought up the grip gap and their response was stay tuned.

Been awhile since I have handled a Mini, but I kinda doubt I could manipulate the safety while holding on to the grip as it is pictured currently.

It's not just that. On the original GB model the hinge is well into the stock up to the trigger group.

That gives you a stable folding stock. If you just bolt some crap onto the back of chopped off wood you are going to have crap. A Choate folding stock is literally 100 times better than this crap, and Choate Mini folding stocks suck.