Specifications
Weapon type:
Semi-automatic rifle
Weight:
2.90 kg (6 lb)
Calibre & Catrige:
.223 Remington (5.56x45mm NATO)
Rate of fire:
750 rounds/min
Designed:
1967-1973
Designer:
L. James Sullivan, William B. Ruger
Manufacturer:
Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Action:
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
In service:
1973-present
Muzzle velocity:
990 m/s (3240 ft/s)
Capacity:
5- to 30-rounds
The name Mini-14 is used because it resembles a smaller version of the M14 rifle. Since it was manufactured it became popular with enforcement and civilian shooters because of its weight and handling characteristics.