The Mini is definitely handier, and easier to maintain. I briefly owned a Springfield Saint, and it would do 1 1/2-2” at 100 with Fiocchi factory VMaxes, scoped. That’s good enough for its purpose, but if I can do better with the scope, it’ll be a bonus. Right now, I have a PA Cyclops 1x prism on it, and can shoot five-shot groups of about 1 1/2” at 50 yards, sometimes better, with my loads. Planning on Burris rings with inserts as well. That moves the front ring away from the receiver a bit. I removed the rings and installed the included rail. A tech at Trijicon assured me their scopes will stand up to it as well. Tried a SWFA 6x42, and it took it just fine. I don’t think the scope was damaged, just moved. I had POI shift with a Hawke Endurance 2-7 before I installed the buffer.
Wouldn’t be surprised if a good part of the accuracy issues are due to the op-rod impact making the scope erectors jump the track. A buffer for the operating rod cushions the blow from that, reducing wear and the scope-killing whack. A port kit will let you tune the gas system to reduce fliers and the scattering of brass. The new ones are definitely better, and a couple of cheap mods make them better yet. I bought a SS Ranch rifle last year, after reading a couple pieces about them from Brian Pearce.
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