Ruger Mini-14 2-Shot Okay... BATF!
 

Purloined from "The High Road" forum: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=62411

QUOTE:
"Some years ago, I spoke with a man selling hammers for the Ruger Mini-14 rifle. I was told that the hammer would alter the gun so that it would fire once when you pulled the trigger and then again when you released the trigger. He stated that since pulling and releasing involved two functions of the trigger, it was legal.

The functional relationship between the hammer, trigger, and secondary sear would be changed in the following manner. When the trigger on a standard Ruger Mini-14 rifle is pulled and held to the rear firing the gun, the bolt will cock the hammer. The hammer is held in its rearward position by the secondary sear. When the trigger is released, the hammer drops to the primary sear surface on the trigger. The gun then fires when one pulls the trigger rearward again."

As modified, the gun in question would fire once when the trigger is pulled at which time the secondary sear would hold the hammer to the rear. When the trigger is released, the hammer is not stopped by the primary sear surface on the trigger but instead falls striking the firing pin. At this time the bolt would be held back by the primary sear. Essentially, the two separate actions of pulling and releasing the trigger would result in two distinct shots being fired assuming there are rounds remaining in the magazine.

The central question revolves around what constitutes a single function of the trigger as defined in section 5845. b. of the National Firearms Act. Since pulling and releasing the trigger constitutes two separate and distinct functions, it would seem that it would be legal to modify the weapon as outlined. Can a semi-automatic weapon be altered so that it will fire once when the trigger is pulled and a second time when the trigger is released while still complying with laws and regulations? This question applies to all semi-automatic firearms to include rifles, shotguns, and pistols that may be so modified.


Me: Not sure the mask is BATF approved but here is the letter:

Re: Ruger Mini-14 2-Shot Okay... BATF!
 

Wow
That is very interesting


PS: how is your new mini?
Have you had a chance to play with it much?
How is the accuracy

Re: Ruger Mini-14 2-Shot Okay... BATF!
 

I am waiting to find out, too.

In the meantime, here is a review: http://www.rifleshootermag.com/featu...07/index2.html

Re: Ruger Mini-14 2-Shot Okay... BATF!
 

Thanks will go read it now.

Re: Ruger Mini-14 2-Shot Okay... BATF!
 

No complaints from me either mine is a stainless rancher with the laminated stock, it is a rugged and accurate weapon. Bought it 2 years ago at the same gun show that I'm going to this weekend......prices have gone up $300 since I bought mine

Re: Ruger Mini-14 2-Shot Okay... BATF!
 

They interpret it however they want.
and then if they feel slighted in some way, they simply interpret it differently.
Look at what happened with the Akin's Accelerator. They issued a ruling that it was A-ok. then he spent all the capital getting it to production and sales. then decided to change their mind.

Re: Ruger Mini-14 2-Shot Okay... BATF!
 

Nice find Silvercity. Thanks for posting this.