Ruger Mini-14 Folding Stocks Back on the Market

[Bailey Guns]

I never heard of this from any Shot Show updates this year. A company by the name of Samson Mfg, under license from Ruger, is making the original Mini-14 folding stock using Ruger molds and wood. Aside from using walnut instead of birch, and injection molded plastic instead of Bakelite for the pistol grip they're true to the original design. There are some minor changes like hex nuts instead of slotted screws, too.

They seem to be a little pricey until you find one from the 80s. $280 doesn't seem too bad compared to $1000 or more. There must be big demand because apparently they're 20 weeks out on fulfilling orders. About the only complaint I've seen is that the coloring on the walnut is hit or miss. Ruger calls it the A-TM (A-Team) folding stock...kinda funny.

Apparently the stocks fit all Mini-14/30 serial number ranges except those that start with 180. Their website says "all ranges" but apparently that's not correct. Ruger website says no to fit on 180 series.

The company is also making a newly engineered stock, similar in design to the Mini-14 stock, for the 10/22.

https://shopruger.com/Ruger-Mini-14-...uctinfo/13006/

[SideShow Bob]

Cool beans !

Had one of those on a stainless Mini in the mid 80’s. Now if they’d bring back the M-14 style flash suppressor/front sight combo again I’d think about accessorizing another Mini, but I would go Mini-30.

[beast556]

When they finally catch up and have them in stock I will buy one. Been wating very patiently since they announced it a year or two back.

[Bailey Guns]

I have a 181 series GB but it's blue. They only make them in stainless. I've ordered two...if I didn't order I'm sure the price would go up $50 or something. They don't charge you until they're ready to ship to that's cool. I'll have to figure a way to color the stainless to more closely match my rifle. I'm sure right after I get one they'll start making them in blue.

[beast556]

I have a 181 series GB but it's blue. They only make them in stainless. I've ordered two...if I didn't order I'm sure the price would go up $50 or something. They don't charge you until they're ready to ship to that's cool. I'll have to figure a way to color the stainless to more closely match my rifle. I'm sure right after I get one they'll start making them in blue.

I saw a interview with the owner of Sampson and he said they will be making blued ones when things calm down.

[Bailey Guns]

I saw a interview with the owner of Sampson and he said they will be making blued ones when things calm down.

Yeah...figures.

[BPTactical]

Folding stocks have been available for shotguns for quite a while.

[Irving]

Folding stocks have been available for shotguns for quite a while.
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That's funny.

[Fentonite]

Endorsed by you-know-who:

[Martinjmpr]

I pity the fool who pays nearly $300 for a folding stock.