How faithfully did Bill Ruger follow the design of the military M14 when he produced his Mini14? What did this brilliant gun designer omit, add, or modify, and why? In direct side by side comparison, you'll also be surprised to see that the Mini14 is not as miniature as you might have thought! See how this gun was thoughtfully engineered with the sportsman in mind, and why it has remained a reliable and favorite shooter throughout the world for nearly 50 years.