TheLastGoodFight
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A while back I was on the fence about an AR or M1A.
You purists, please understand that being in my 2nd year of marriage, my pocket book won't support the AR or M1A I have my sights on; so I've opted for a Ruger Mini 14 580 series, with intentions of upgrading a thing or two to imitate a M1A.
Some of you are thinking "abomination!" For now, the M1 goes on my "retirement gun list."
For the rest of you, I'm looking at a used Mini starting with serial number 547. You'd think that would belong in the newest series, but even Ruger's serial number history doesn't clarify which series it belongs in, nor do any of the other forums I've visited. Without a solid date of manufacture, I hesitate to move on it. Any input would be appreciated.
You purists, please understand that being in my 2nd year of marriage, my pocket book won't support the AR or M1A I have my sights on; so I've opted for a Ruger Mini 14 580 series, with intentions of upgrading a thing or two to imitate a M1A.
Some of you are thinking "abomination!" For now, the M1 goes on my "retirement gun list."
For the rest of you, I'm looking at a used Mini starting with serial number 547. You'd think that would belong in the newest series, but even Ruger's serial number history doesn't clarify which series it belongs in, nor do any of the other forums I've visited. Without a solid date of manufacture, I hesitate to move on it. Any input would be appreciated.