Colt is ending production of AR-15s

Re:Colt is ending production of AR-15s by bifrost on Thursday September 19, 2019 @08:00PM (#21021973)

Putting a scope on any Mini-14 requires a proprietary adaptor. Compared to an AR its a huge pain in the behind. Compared to any other proper tactical rifle, its terrible.

I saw the one they marketed as "tactical" and I'd def call it "tacti-cool" instead because it looks nonfunctional.

To compare the two, its Broccoli vs Potato.

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Re:Colt is ending production of AR-15s by tptacek on Thursday September 19, 2019 @08:09PM (#21022031)

I assume pretty much everything is a PITA compared to the AR-15 platform, but isn't the scope rail one of the defining features of the Ranch Rifle version of the Mini-14?

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Re:Colt is ending production of AR-15s by bifrost on Wednesday September 25, 2019 @05:44PM (#21075870)

I don't believe so. The "Mini-14 Ranch Rifle" designation is well over 30-40 years old at this point. The fact that they now have a "Tactical" model is just marketing. The scope mounts clamp onto the receiver for all models BUT the "Tactical Model #5846" has some weaver rails on it.

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Re:Colt is ending production of AR-15s by bluedino on Friday September 20, 2019 @10:56AM (#21027371)

Many AR15's have a fixed carry-handle mount that you also need a goofy adapter to mount a scope to

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Re:Colt is ending production of AR-15s by bifrost on Wednesday September 25, 2019 @05:36PM (#21075790)

If you're going to buy an old-style rifle thats true, I rarely see A1 or A2 style uppers anymore. Its about as dated as the Mini-14 design as well and thankfully eliminated.

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