The original factory folder is coming back...

[blfuller]

Samson Manufacturing will be bringing it back to life with the help of Ruger.
https://www.guns.com/news/2019/11/01/the-old-school-ruger-mini-14-side-folding-stock-is-coming-back

 

[fredboat]

Thanks for the info, I had not heard about the folder being made. I have an AC556F
and a new stock would be good.

 

[anm2_man]

Samson Manufacturing will be bringing it back to life with the help of Ruger.
https://www.guns.com/news/2019/11/01/the-old-school-ruger-mini-14-side-folding-stock-is-coming-back

Actually this is very good news as long as they will sell parts. Because today if one owns a AC556 folder, and the bakelite grip breaks, your SO, along with all of the springs and pins that make up a original folding stock (Actually x2 because it was available in blued + Stainless).

 

[Poacher]

I can't wait for this to be available.

 

[ateamrob]

very, very cool. Even though I have an original AC556F with an original factory folder and an early stainless 80s Mini 14 with the stainless factory folder (A-Team replica even down to the exact federal ordnance flash hider) I may grab one of these

Rob

 

[Lima]

For those waiting to buy, looks like orders are now being accepted at $279 with shipping in 4-6 weeks.

https://www.samson-mfg.com/a-tm-folding-stock-for-the-ruger-mini-14.html

 

[A&P Mech]

I got the chance to handle one of these at the SHOT show this year. It is very well made. I was impressed with it. The fit and finish was better than my OEM stock currently on my AC556F.

 

[Mackjack]

''Q: How close is it to the original?

A: Cast components are coming off the original Ruger molds and wood is also supplied by Ruger. New production wood is Walnut instead of the original Birch, and pistol grips are Polymer where the originals were Bakelite. The retention screw uses an Allen-head instead of the original slotted head design. Other than that, it is the original stock.

The A-TM stock has a length of pull of 13.5” just like the original.''

From FAQ on website

 

[ScottinTexas]

I'm guessing originals are going to drop in value.

 

[kanewtervalve]

If they make it blued I'll buy, I have no reason to put a stainless folder on a blued gun and I don't like the Mini 14 enough to buy another.

 

[A&P Mech]

I did ask when I saw it at SHOT. They said that they were not planning to produce a blued version.

 

[slimshady]

A few manufacturers sell bake-on gun paint...

I think I like the 10/22 "B-Team" version! Add a peep sight to the rear of the receiver (or use a T-C clone) with a short bbl and graft on an AC556 front sight gasblock to tie it all together.

https://www.samson-mfg.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=10-00037-00

 

[nklf]

There is a Cerecoat color that looks like a deep blue. I don’t remember the name but I used it on a rifle build for my grandson and it looks great.

 

[nklf]

How much work is it to inlet a Mini14 stock to fit an Ac556?