The Tapco brand offered aftermarket furniture, specifically stocks and handguards, designed for the Ruger Mini-14 rifle. These components, typically constructed from composite materials, were intended as replacements for the original wood or factory synthetic furniture. A common example was the Tapco T6 stock, which offered a more modern, tactical appearance and features like adjustable length of pull and pistol grips.
Replacement stocks and handguards offered potential advantages to Mini-14 owners. They could reduce overall rifle weight, provide improved ergonomics, and accommodate accessories like tactical lights or bipods. Further, some users simply preferred the aesthetics of these aftermarket options. During their period of popularity, these aftermarket furniture options became a common sight among Mini-14 enthusiasts.
