The Ruger Mini-14® Tactical Model 5819 is a compact 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington semi-automatic rifle engineered for reliability, fast handling, and all-weather performance. Featuring a 16.12-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, factory-installed flash suppressor, matte stainless-steel construction, black synthetic stock, and Ruger's proven Garand-style fixed-piston operating system, the Mini-14 Tactical 5819 delivers dependable performance for recreational shooting, ranch use, training, and defensive applications.
At the core of Model 5819 is Ruger's fixed-piston, self-cleaning gas system paired with a Garand-style rotating bolt. This time-tested operating system is designed to provide reliable cycling while reducing fouling and maintenance compared to many direct-impingement rifle designs.
The rifle features a 16.12-inch cold hammer-forged barrel chambered for 5.56 NATO, allowing it to safely fire both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington ammunition. The barrel uses a 1:9" right-hand twist and includes 1/2"-28 muzzle threads fitted with a factory-installed flash suppressor, making it compatible with many standard 5.56 muzzle devices.
Model 5819 is built with a matte stainless-steel receiver and barrel paired with a durable black synthetic stock. This weather-resistant combination offers excellent corrosion resistance while maintaining a lightweight overall weight of just 6.7 pounds. The rifle measures 36.75 inches overall with a 13-inch length of pull, making it quick to shoulder and maneuver.
For sights, Ruger equips the Tactical model with a protected blade front sight and an adjustable ghost ring aperture rear sight for rapid target acquisition. The receiver incorporates integral scope bases, and Ruger includes a set of scope rings for mounting optics.
The rifle ships with two Ruger factory 20-round magazines and utilizes a traditional cross-bolt manual safety located at the front of the trigger guard. Ruger factory magazines are specifically engineered for the Mini-14 platform and are widely regarded for their dependable feeding and durability.
Combining a compact tactical barrel, threaded muzzle with flash suppressor, matte stainless construction, weather-resistant synthetic stock, and Ruger's legendary Mini-14 action, the Ruger Mini-14 Tactical Model 5819 is an outstanding American-made rifle built for dependable performance in virtually any environment.
Key Features
- Chambered in 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington
- 20-round capacity
- Semi-automatic operation
- Ruger fixed-piston, self-cleaning gas system
- Garand-style rotating bolt
- 16.12" cold hammer-forged barrel
- 1:9" RH twist
- 1/2"-28 threaded muzzle
- Factory-installed flash suppressor
- Matte stainless-steel receiver and barrel
- Black synthetic stock
- Adjustable ghost ring aperture rear sight
- Protected blade front sight
- Integral scope bases
- Ruger scope rings included
- Integral sling swivel studs
- Cross-bolt manual safety
- Includes two 20-round Ruger magazines
