[Wildbill22]

I can understand your aversion to the AR, but in 1965 you were issued a gun fresh from the design’s first generation. 40 years of refinement can do a lot, and I doubt even the AK was flawless at first (and certainly still isn’t).

I’m selling my Mini-14 because it jams, and has poor magazines except the 5 round. My AR never has jammed yet.

Now caliber is another question altogether.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhTKrBH0B9k&feature=related

[Charles Martel]

Mini-14s aren't known for jamming problems. Some of the aftermarket mags are known to cause trouble, though.

Have you tried any of the Ruger-brand large capacity magazines?