Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Gen 1: Classic Semi-Auto .223/5.56 Rifle, 18.5" Barrel vs Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport Gen 1 .22LR Semi-Auto Rifle - Tactical Black
The short answer
The Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Gen 1: Classic Semi-Auto .223/5.56 Rifle, 18.5" Barrel and the Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport Gen 1 .22LR Semi-Auto Rifle - Tactical Black are both semi-automatic rifles. The Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport Gen 1 .22LR Semi-Auto Rifle - Tactical Black is the more affordable option, starting at $419 versus $899.99. On the spec sheet, the Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport Gen 1 .22LR Semi-Auto Rifle - Tactical Black carries more rounds (25 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport Gen 1 .22LR Semi-Auto Rifle - Tactical Black is lighter (76.8 oz vs 112 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Gen 1: Classic Semi-Auto .223/5.56 Rifle, 18.5" Barrel and the Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport Gen 1 .22LR Semi-Auto Rifle - Tactical Black?
- They differ mainly in caliber (5.56 NATO vs .22 LR), model (Mini-14 vs M&P 15-22 SPORT), capacity (5 rounds vs 25 rounds) and magazines included (0 vs 1).
- Which is cheaper, the Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Gen 1: Classic Semi-Auto .223/5.56 Rifle, 18.5" Barrel or the Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport Gen 1 .22LR Semi-Auto Rifle - Tactical Black?
- The Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport Gen 1 .22LR Semi-Auto Rifle - Tactical Black is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $419 compared with $899.99 for the Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Gen 1: Classic Semi-Auto .223/5.56 Rifle, 18.5" Barrel. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Which holds more rounds, the Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Gen 1: Classic Semi-Auto .223/5.56 Rifle, 18.5" Barrel or the Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport Gen 1 .22LR Semi-Auto Rifle - Tactical Black?

