Shuff's Mini-G

awpk03s · 02-13-2013, 18:45

I will post a full review when I get a chance to go out and shoot it in a few weeks. Until then... here's a teaser picture, with the one comment that I think this rifle is the bee's freaking knees. Can't wait to put some rounds through it.

For those interested in what all this rifle encompasses:

http://shuffsparkerizing.com/services/the-mini-g/

My Mini-G started out as a CMP sold barreled receiver with bolt. Receiver was nice, SA, no pitting. 1.08M serial range. Bolt and barrel were both new-in-wrap SA parts from the 50s.

Stock is a DuPage Nutmeg Brown laminate, finish is Shuff's Manganese Park, sling is El Paso Saddelry 1907 leather, and front sight is Smith Enterprise Tritium Stripe.

Enjoy.

***faawrenchbndr*** · 02-14-2013, 06:34

Looks great.......would love one in 308 Win!

jdw174 · 02-14-2013, 08:56

Gotta agree. That is one great looking piece there.

MajorD · 02-14-2013, 10:29

Once this ny hysteria and legal crap dust settles ( hopefully with clarification the garand will not be considered an aw and need registration!) I plan on a 308 mini g the choice between a 308 eight shooter and a ten shot 223 seems a no brained- go full bore!

fnfalman · 02-14-2013, 13:56

Interesting. I know a dude with some CMP Garands that he is not too happy with because of the beat up conditions. Maybe he would sell me one for a conversion job.

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m2hmghb · 02-14-2013, 18:56

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Originally Posted by MajorD

Once this ny hysteria and legal crap dust settles ( hopefully with clarification the garand will not be considered an aw and need registration!) I plan on a 308 mini g the choice between a 308 eight shooter and a ten shot 223 seems a no brained- go full bore!

Everything I see is that the M1 won't be included because it doesn't have a detachable magazine.

HKLovingIT · 02-14-2013, 21:12

That's really cool.

glock2740 · 02-14-2013, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by awpk03s

I will post a full review when I get a chance to go out and shoot it in a few weeks. Until then... here's a teaser picture, with the one comment that I think this rifle is the bee's freaking knees. Can't wait to put some rounds through it.

For those interested in what all this rifle encompasses:

http://shuffsparkerizing.com/services/the-mini-g/

My Mini-G started out as a CMP sold barreled receiver with bolt. Receiver was nice, SA, no pitting. 1.08M serial range. Bolt and barrel were both new-in-wrap SA parts from the 50s.

Stock is a DuPage Nutmeg Brown laminate, finish is Shuff's Manganese Park, sling is El Paso Saddelry 1907 leather, and front sight is Smith Enterprise Tritium Stripe.

Enjoy.

Cool gun.

steve1911 · 02-14-2013, 22:48

Sweet Rifle.

1911club#410

G26S239 · 02-14-2013, 23:41

That looks great! What are the dimensions and weight now?

Nalapombu · 02-15-2013, 00:57

Man that is AWESOME!!

I recall seeing pics of what some called TANKER GARANDS and thought those looked good too. This one looks much better than those do though. Can't wait to hear more.

Thanks
Nalajr

awpk03s · 02-15-2013, 05:00

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Originally Posted by G26S239

That looks great! What are the dimensions and weight now?

36" long and 7.7 lbs.

MajorD · 02-15-2013, 07:19

The mini g is much more refined than the old tankers. The key is reshaping the bend in the op rod properly.
Cmp garands while the supply lasts are going to be your best choice

matt_lowry123 · 02-15-2013, 07:35

That's super cool!! What was the turn around time? Did they refinish the stock for you?

awpk03s · 02-15-2013, 07:54

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Originally Posted by matt_lowry123

That's super cool!! What was the turn around time? Did they refinish the stock for you?

Turnaround time was 10 days. I used a brand new laminate stock, so no refinishing necessary.

m2hmghb · 02-15-2013, 07:58

From what I recall the mini-g is about the same size as an M1 Carbine. There is no 2 inch wide front handguard to worry about.

M&P15T · 02-15-2013, 08:00

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Originally Posted by MajorD

Once this ny hysteria and legal crap dust settles ( hopefully with clarification the garand will not be considered an aw and need registration!) I plan on a 308 mini g the choice between a 308 eight shooter and a ten shot 223 seems a no brained- go full bore!

Well, except for the cost of ammo.....

KalashniKEV · 02-15-2013, 08:18

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Originally Posted by m2hmghb

From what I recall the mini-g is about the same size as an M1 Carbine. There is no 2 inch wide front handguard to worry about.

Yeah, but I'll take a good carbine over one allllll-day-and-tomorrow!

m2hmghb · 02-15-2013, 08:30

It depends on what you plan on doing with it, and where you live. Here in the PRNJ we can't have a Carbine unless it's a non military model. In addition the Mini-G would be better for hunting, and it's quite a handy rifle. I wouldn't trust it as a combat arm until several thousand rounds went down range, but to each their own.

nursetim · 02-15-2013, 08:57

I really want one in 30.06.

CBennett · 02-15-2013, 14:36

Id take the mini G over the carbine id like it in .308 please..I already got the full size Garand..The carbines ARE cool but just not my "cup of tea" I guess plus the ammo is pretty $$$$. Though id not turn down a nice Carbine its not high on the want list..Ive wanted one of the Shuffs Mini's for years now but I wanted the "original" full size first/ got that last year..

m2hmghb · 02-16-2013, 02:25

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Originally Posted by CBennett

Id take the mini G over the carbine id like it in .308 please..I already got the full size Garand..The carbines ARE cool but just not my "cup of tea" I guess plus the ammo is pretty $$$$. Though id not turn down a nice Carbine its not high on the want list..Ive wanted one of the Shuffs Mini's for years now but I wanted the "original" full size first/ got that last year..

From what I've seen 30 carbine is running about the same as .223.