Mini are just one of those guns that seem to get alot of crap. I dont know why, there pretty well made, and very reliable (mines thrown 1000rnds w/out a hicup). with a scope on it, mine will shoot 2" easy at 100 and I can put 20 holes in a paper plate, off hand at 50 w/ the peep sight, who could ask for more from a gun like that, that cost 500$ new?(not any more)

Ive had my ranch rifle for about 7 years and its the oldest gun in my safe , I really have little use for it, and I havent shot it in about a year, but for some reason ,I just cant part w/ it cause I know Im gonna need it someday for something. That said, if I was really into tactical/target shooting w/ a semiauto ,Id probably get an AR or a M1A.