Paramilitary-style carbine chambered for .223 Rem. and on a limited basis for .222 cartridge. Has an 18.5" barrel and gas-operated. Detachable magazines originally offered held 5, 10 or 20 rounds. High-capacity magazines are now discontinued. Prices for them are what the market will bear. Mini-14 has a military-style stock and aperture sight. Introduced in 1975. 20-round magazine added 2009.