Why the Weight difference????

[dullone]

Why the Weight difference????
What accounts for the 1lb plus weight difference on the Mini 14 Tactical (M12/20GBCPC) over the other longer barreled and even wood stocked versions that have 20 rd mags?

Is it the hammered forged barrel (?) on the tactical that would add the extra weight??????

 

[BlkHawk73]

Unsure...but after ppl hang all the usual crap on them, it'llbe a lot bigger difference!