French Mini14s Galore

[Oh Shoot]

Anybody else notice all the Mini14s in evidence in coverage of the French terrorist chase? A few pics:

 

 

 

 

 

- OS

[Garufa]

From what I've heard that's a Mousqueton AMD.  A 3 round burst variation of the AC556/Mini-14.  Note the M1 carbine style sling cutout, fancy checkering and rubber buttpad.

Edited January 10, 2015 by Garufa

[Raoul]

I noticed those earlier in some of the TV footage.

[seez52]

it does have the happy switch on the back of the receiver right side.

[Raoul]

Actually Mini 14's for the French seems totally in character.

[Erik88]

At least they finally broke out the long guns. During the first day I never saw a single one. Hell, I think the poor cop that was gunned down in the street wasn't even armed.

[Oh Shoot]

Far out to see fancy stock checkering on service rifles.

 

Here's specs for the French model apparently:

 

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=fr&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nolasco.fr%2FAMD.htm&edit-text=&act=url

 

More pix from the recent action:

 

 

 

 

 

 

- OS

Edited January 11, 2015 by Oh Shoot

[Peace]

1st off... that 1st cop in the picture is a BIG fellow.  - makes the mini-14 look like a toy.

 

2nd.  Muzzle Discipline Guys!!  - whew!  :)

[Garufa]

Actually Mini 14's for the French seems totally in character.

 

Those rifles have a pretty strong lineage. 

[Moped]

I would think the FAMAS would be a better choice, but then again, after owning two of Mini 14s, my opinion of them is pretty low.

[Ugly]

Good find OS,

Good price too

[Glenn]

1st off... that 1st cop in the picture is a BIG fellow.  - makes the mini-14 look like a toy.
 
2nd.  Muzzle Discipline Guys!!  - whew!  :)

It's O K. They probably don't have any bullets

[seez52]

what is the other rifle that many were carrying? it was a bullpup with high sight rail

[gregintenn]

I know I can't have the fun switch, but I would like to get my hands on one of those stocks.

[Murgatroy]

what is the other rifle that many were carrying? it was a bullpup with high sight rail

[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAMAS]FAMAS[/url]

[mike243]

Looks like some very basic weapons handling training is needed to me,

[seez52]

FAMAS

hum.... I'm thinking I'd rather have the mini 14.

[TGO David]

Looks like some very basic weapons handling training is needed to me,

 

These guys probably don't get much time behind a stick like that.  Many of the patrol officers opt not to carry handguns.

[whitewolf001]

hum.... I'm thinking I'd rather have the mini 14.

Actually, I'll take the FAMAS.

Sent from the future using a flux capacitor.

[Moped]

Actually, I'll take the FAMAS.

Sent from the future using a flux capacitor.

 

So would I.

[Guest mechanically]

I've tried a couple 2 and 3-round burst devices. In my experience, they're actually pretty effective. I like Mini14s, and would LOVE to try one out!

 

'Spose the stock would fit a regular old Mini14? They really do look sharp!

[Garufa]

 

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/1137970.htm

 

Sold out right now but I wonder if this is something they normally have in stock.