[LouAvul]

Ruger has modernized their line. For example, Bill Ruger didn't think that us peons should have hi cap mags. He passed. Now they offer hi cap mags.

Also, the mini line (of which I've owned three), was not very accurate. They redesigned it with a stiffer barrel. The "tactical mini" series is doing well.

Smith and Wesson, on the other hand, it still putting that idiotic clinton zit on their revolvers. They're alienating a huge segment of the market.

I'm surprised Ruger hasn't outperformed Smith even more.

[cpdiii]

Also, the mini line (of which I've owned three), was not very accurate

The original Mini-14 was a lovely rifle with a horrible barrel. At 100 yards with good ammo it was a 6 inch group. I sold it.

I have heard good things about the new Mini-14 with a descent barrel.