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“So is a plastic gun ... LOL

But my SST Mini-14 goes bang every time you pull the trigger.”

It’s not the “go bang” part, but the .223 chambering vs 5.56 and general low quality/accuracy coupled with Bill Ruger’s support of gun control. I’m glad you’re happy with your Mini. The AR is vastly superior to it in every way... for at least my purposes.

[Tarpon]

Ahhh yes "for at least my purposes"

And isn't that why they have different manufacturers? I find no problem with the chambering for 223, most new ARs are marked for both, and as to accuracy no complaints here.

However Bill Ruger did do the gun control thing, which wasn't very pretty. Now you can get Ruger factory mags and all manner of improvements.

I still think blowing hot gas and carbon into the rifle's action was dumb from the start. Garand had a much better design.

I admit, it used to be cheap, which was one of it's more endearing qualities. Now not so much so, but I have switched to 12 ga as my main defense gun.