transforming a Mini-14 into a SOCOM 16!

[ryan3326]

So as I am starting to plan my next "project gun" I need some help. I am looking to (as best I can) transform a Ruger Mini-14 or Mini-30 into the best M1A Socom 16 clone that I can.

I am thinking that I can start with the "Tactical" model Mini with the 16.12" barrel and synthetic stock and would plan to add:

• Accustrut (for looks mainly)
• Ultimak top rail/handguard
• forward optic (suggestions?)

Anyone familiar with the Socom 16 - can you tell me what else I would be missing to get "the look"? I would like to find a perforated flash hider to replace the standard Ruger bird cage - but don't know if they are available with the same threading.

As I have done in the past I will post some pics of my projects and hopefully motivate a few other INGOers along the way. Here are some of my other project guns:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...paredness/194649-invaluable_survival_gun.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/146915-kel_tec_pf9_melt_job_you_can_do_this.html

 

[IUprof]

Check out Perfect Union for all things Mini-14 Ruger Mini-14 and Mini-30 - Shooting Sports Forum

There are some similar set ups in the pics sticky

 

[sig1473]

The socom m1a has a muzzlebrake on it not a flash-hider. For that look I would just go with maybe one of the spike's comps or a BCE battlecomp. The ruger has the same thread pattern as ARs.

 

[SaintsNSinners]

Scout rail

Hingy buttpad

308 rds

 

[Hookeye]

The socom m1a has a muzzlebrake on it not a flash-hider. For that look I would just go with maybe one of the spike's comps or a BCE battlecomp. The ruger has the same thread pattern as ARs.

I thought Rugers weren't threaded, instead had the flash-hider pinned on at the front sight.

 

[sig1473]

I thought Rugers weren't threaded, instead had the flash-hider pinned on at the front sight.

Newer Ruger Mini-14 Tacticals have a threaded barrel. It is 1/2 x 28tpi.

 

[kawtech87]

I have a SOCOM 16 that Ive been kicking around the idea of selling as it tends to be a safe queen.

If your interested in saving yourself some time and possibley money give me a shout.

 

[Hookeye]

Newer Ruger Mini-14 Tacticals have a threaded barrel. It is 1/2 x 28tpi.

It'd be nice if they threaded the ranch model. Ruger can't shake being silly I guess.