
Outfitters Score™
Excellent
Ruger scores as a value build with excellent value pricing and a bare-bones configuration.
Our proprietary rating combines brand tier, price percentile within the caliber, feature completeness, barrel versatility, retailer availability, caliber practicality, and use-case fit.
Description
Ruger Mini-14 Tactical 5.56 NATO 18.5in Blued Semi Automatic Modern Sporting Rifle - 5+1 Rounds - The Mini-14 Tactical rifle features a simple, rugged, garand-style action with breech bolt locking system, a fixed-piston gas system and self-cleaning moving gas cylinder gives unparalleled reliability under harsh operating conditions. A cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. Integral scope mounts, machined directly on the solid steel receiver, provide a stable mounting surface for included scope rings, eliminating a potential source of looseness and inaccuracy in the field. Receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting the included Picatinny rail.
Features
Picatinny
Full Specifications
Overview
| Brand | Ruger |
| Model | 5877 |
| SKU | 1787454 |
| Rifle Type | semi auto |
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Chamber | 5.56 NATO |
| UPC | 0736676058778 |
Gas System
| Operating System | piston |
Receiver
| Receiver Type | forged |
| Forward Assist | No |
| Dust Cover | No |
Handguard
| Handguard Type | picatinny |
| Free Float | No |
Muzzle
| Suppressor Ready | No |
Sights & Optics
| Optic Ready | Yes |
Finish
| Finish | gray |
Compliance
| CA Compliant | No |
| Classification | Rifle |
| NFA Item | No |
What's Included (Complete Rifle)
This is a complete, ready-to-shoot firearm.
Upper Receiver
Lower Receiver
forged
Barrel
Bolt Carrier Group
piston
Handguard
picatinny
Stock
Grip
Trigger
Muzzle Device
Charging Handle
Gas Block
Gas Tube
Buffer Tube
Backup Iron Sights
Optic
Compare Similar Rifles

Diamondback
DB15 Carbon AR15 Pistol 5.56mm/223 10" Barrel, Magpul MOE Grip, 9" M-Lok Rail,SBA3 Brace, 30rd

Radical Firearms
Forged Mil-Spec 5.56 16" M-Lok B5 Stock

Mossberg
MVP Patrol Professional 5.56mm NATO 16.25in Tungsten Cerakote Bolt Action Rifle - 16.25in - Black

Diamondback
DB15 5.56mm 7" Olive Drab Green Cerakote Heavy Barrel 6" M-Lok Handguard 7075-T6 Aluminum SBA3 Brace Magpul MOE Grip

Smith & Wesson
M&P 15 Sport III Bundle 5.56x45mm, 16" Barrel, Black, M-Lok Handguard, Duty Series Range Case, 30rd

Great
Lakes GL-15 5.56/223/223 Wylde, 16" Barrel, ORC Pursuit Green Camo, Nitride 30rd
Related Guides & Reviews

First Time AR-15 Buyer: What to Know Before You Start
Bottom Line Up Front Your first AR-15 rifle should be a quality complete rifle from a reputable manufacturer in the...

Best AR-15 for Beginners: Complete Rifles
Starting your journey into the AR-15 platform can feel overwhelming. With hundreds of manufacturers and thousands of...
One of the largest US firearms manufacturers. The AR-556 line is a solid, no-frills entry point into the AR world.
View brand profile →Mini-14 Tactical 5.56 NATO 18.5in Blued Semi Automatic Modern Sporting Rifle - 5+1 Rounds - Gray
5877
Across 1 retailer
Compare Prices
Build It Yourself
Want to customize? Build similar specs from individual parts.
State Legal Check
Prices are fetched from affiliate partners. AR15 Outfitters may earn a commission on purchases made through links on this site. This does not affect pricing or our recommendations.