[JohnKinAK]

They’re carbines with a Garand rotating Bolt and Gas System firing sub-rifle cartridges (.223 and 7.62 Russian), where as the Garand and M14 are full size rifles firing full size cartridges. The Minis are much easier to pack whether on foot, horse, atv, snowmachine or small plane.

[sonofagun]

They’re carbines with a Garand rotating Bolt and Gas System firing sub-rifle cartridges (.223 and 7.62 Russian), where as the Garand and M14 are full size rifles firing full size cartridges.

True.

Like I said!

Not basically an M14.