[Freedom in theSkies]

All you M1A owners, let`s see 'em.

Here's mine....
A Norinco M305 (M1A copy) ($350.00 U.S. new):D

Shoots 1- 1.5" moa @100yds. optics vs. open sights
Boyds Nutmeg Laminate stock
Tasco Tactical/ Varminter 2.5-10x42 Mil dot Scope
Browning Latigo Sling
Harris tilt bipod

...She's my little Rock 'n Roll.....

[Politically Incorrect]

http://home.earthlink.net/~fortyfourmagnum/_uimages/M1Abipod.JPG

Springfield Armory's standard M1A, birch stock with selector cutout (Sure wish it had a selector :D ), and M2 bipod.

[Skunkabilly]

http://www.skunkabilly.com/images/shtf.jpg

[Niekamp]

Looked at a Springfield armory standard M1a the other day and the upper handguard was plastic...yuck. Do all the springfields come with a plastic upper handguard?

[Engineer]

I'll have to dig up some pictures of my M1A, but here's a picture of my Polytech:

http://www.hunting-pictures.com/members/glockboy/sPolyTechM14.jpg

Niekamp, here's a snippet from an FAQ on the Fred's M14 Stocks site.

http://www.fredsm14stocks.com/faq.asp?ITEM=1

"Got any wood M14handguards?"
The military never had a wooden handguard other than during development. Due to the M14's high rate of fire - even semiautomatically - the wood handguard would catch fire and burn merrily after only 200-300 rounds rapid.

From the beginning, the M14 handguard was made of fiberglass, although in a slotted version which is somewhat rare now because it broke easily. Some felt that the slotted handguard, designed to cool the barrel, also screwed up the sight picture with hot bubbling heat waves.

At any rate, the solid handguard which replaced it - identical at first, except that there were no cutouts - was stronger and eminently satisfactory for the entire short life of the M14 service rifle.

[Engineer]

Another pic of my Polytech at the range

http://www.hunting-pictures.com/members/glockboy/M14.jpg

[Gewehr98]

But will a pre-ban Armscorp/H&R M14NM do?

http://mauser98.com/m14nmbench.jpg

[Urban Warrior]

Here's my latest:

http://www.battlerifles.com/albums/Misc/abc.jpg

Armscorp receiver, Smith Ent, NM med barrel, muzzle brake, and scope mount. ARMS 22M68 ring with Aimpoint comp ML scope. All the internals are G.I. (TRW) except the gas piston and spring guide they're Brookfields. :) .....UW

[Nightcrawler]

STOP IT. You guys are making me want an M14 type again. I can't afford one, and my FAL would get jealous, so STOP IT.

:D

[Freedom in theSkies]

Nightcrawler...
I understand completely and hope that no one else posts a pic of their most exellent M1A rifle...'

Yeah right....:neener: :neener: :neener: :neener: :neener: :neener:

[ReadyontheRight]

Freedom -- Any idea where to get a Norinco M305 in the US? Or are they available only in Canada?

[Freedom in theSkies]

Ready...
Freedom -- Any idea where to get a Norinco M305 in the US? Or are they available only in Canada?

As far as I know, the BATF has banned imports of Chinese made firearms into the U.S.
Kind of like Cuban cigars...'Eh?

If you contact the BATF yourself, you might get some more info.
The rifle itself, you can get from www.milarm.com . You'll want to talk to Gordon.
Best of luck!

[Nightcrawler]

banned imports of Chinese made firearms into the U.S

Can't be. I bought a Norinco 98 shotgun a couple weeks ago, new in box.

However, in order for a rifle to be legally imported (semiauto, detach mag fed, that is) it has to have a certain number of US parts in order to legally accept a >10 round magazine. Otherwise, like the VEPR and Saiga AKs, it cannot accept magazines that hold more than 10 rounds (legally). This is perhaps why the Chinese M14 clones are not seen on these shores; they don't want to make a proprietary magazine for it an limit it to a 10 round gun.

[Freedom in theSkies]

Actually, mine came with 2x 5 rd. short mags. I purchased a couple of modded long mags for mine so it would look like the original 20 rd. mag.

Maybe you could check with an FFL holder to see if they can import one to the U.S.
On the reciever on the Norinco is a import stamp. I'll check it out when \I get home. It was Imported by XXXXX XXXXXX SFLD. XXXXXX (can't remember). But I will check it out for you.

I understand that Norinco SKS (Type 56) rifles are not sold in the U.S. either... A real shame.

[Mark Tyson]

Skunkabilly looks as if he has enough groceries there to last out the next ice age.

[Hkmp5sd]

Gewehr98,

If you don't stop posting that picture of your M14, you are going to cost me a great deal of money! :D I've wanted one for years and you are killing my willpower.

[Sactown]

This is my M1A Loaded.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid47/p472cd209e385b5dec99d72e27b1840ff/fcc284a9.jpg

[lilbiggun]

I've also wanted an M1A for a long time and you guys are not helping matters. Keep the pics coming though, maybe I can enjoy them through your pics.

[Gewehr98]

If you want to take it out for a test ride before going out and buying your own, I can arrange that!:D

[Skunkabilly]

SACTOWN:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid47/p472cd209e385b5dec99d72e27b1840ff/fcc284a9.jpg

Twotone...drooollll.....

[Gewehr98]

Note the weird, Kalifornia-legal thingie hanging on the muzzle of that stainless-barreled M1A. :neener:

[Hkmp5sd]

Winter Haven ain't that far from Satellite Beach...

Thanks for the offer. I'll certainly keep it in mind. Of course, I might as well go ahead and save up my money before coming to visit since I'd probably stop on the way home and buy one!:)

[Sactown]

Here's a close up of that weird thing hanging on the end of my barrel.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid47/p6152d1b5568d11813b645224d28c8cdb/fcc28506.jpg

A view from above.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid47/p848e658bc1f110142b755e2e69ffb6dd/fcc28473.jpg

[ButchG17]

Here's my first M1A wearing one of it's favorites, an E2 stock.

:)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid47/p8629a402a5275eca515fa36dc70ddeac/fcc12641.jpg

[Gewehr98]

Or is that something you put on after the fact, Sactown?

The military had a very short love affair with the slotted handguard on M14's, hence my asking.

[Skunkabilly]

That slotted handguard is purdy!!

[Frohickey]

The slotted handguard is supposed to allow faster cooling of the barrel since more of it is exposed to outside air.
If you have small fingers, I would watch out though. :uhoh:

[Sactown]

Springfield is selling the slotted handguards in brown and black. I think Fred's also had them. The only problem with the slotted handguards is if you fire a lot real fast. You can see the heatwaves shimmering off the barrel when you aim the rifle. I don't have that problem because I usually shot 5 or 10 and then wait for the shooting session to end. That's usually enough for the rifle to cool down. I dunno why I bought it, I think I was bored and hey, it's sorta FALish, since we can't have those in CA.

[Skunkabilly]

Do they have it for the Scout models?

[Gewehr98]

Since one almost never sees slotted handguards on military-issue M14's these days.

I thought about one, but since I scoped mine, the barrel heat mirage would be a bit of a problem. Is kind of a neat touch, though, especially with the contrasting stainless steel barrel showing through.

[El Rojo]

I recognized Gewehr98's M1A even thought there was no red cleaning rack holding it up.

That E2 stock actually looks worse on the gun if you ask me. It might be funner to shoot, but it just doesn't look right.

http://home.bak.rr.com/elrojo/pictures/m1acamo1.jpg

http://home.bak.rr.com/elrojo/pictures/m1acb.jpg

[Gewehr98]

An M1A is an M1A is an M1A. Kinda like a copying machine is a Xerox. Or is it?

(Camouflaged, scoped rifle in the pic above is NOT an M1A. Armscorp M14NM. M1A is a registered trademark of Springfield, Inc.)

[El Rojo]

I knew you were going to say that too! I was just too lazy to scroll back up and figure out exactly what you had. :p Scary.

[NewShooter78]

I need a new job quickly so I can afford my own M1A. I've seen the retail prices on the standard models, but what would be a realistic store price?

[10-Ring]

Dammit...I think I need one! :fire:

[Skunkabilly]

If I like the SLB2000 better I'll sell mine to ya.

[Sactown]

Damn, SLB2000? I think someone wants an HK product pretty bad. I dunno if they have a G36 conversion for the SLB2000, that would be cool.

[Blain]

Another problem with the slotted handgaurds is that they were found to be more brittle! Solid fiberglass (or even better, Fulton's new plastic ones) or walnut are the best, both in function and look.

[45R]

My closet :)http://www.hunting-pictures.com/members/45R/IMG_0001a.jpg

[Freedom in theSkies]

Here's a picture from last weekend at the range...
Notice the frost on my friends' hat...
Definately no worries about overheating the barrel:fire:

Just noticed the just- ejected case just forward and below the end of the barrel...

[Sactown]

Brrrrrr...........man that looks cold (but here in Kali, 60degress and you put on long johns). Good thing ya got gloves on otherwise when you change mags you could end up with the mag stuck to your bare hands!!

[Sven]

How about some more M1A pictures?

[Skunkabilly]

:D http://thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=200656

[Nightcrawler]

Skunky...CQB with an M14 type. Coolness....:cool:

[Braz]

The Undead had been clawing at the doors all night.

But the last hold out, the Omega Man, kept the creatures at bay until daylight sent them scurrying back into their holes.

I have an M1A that was left out in the sun and /melted into a mini-14. Does that count?

[Sactown]

I have an M1A that was left out in the sun and /melted into a mini-14. Does that count?

More like ya left it in the rain and you had a little shrinkage.

[Black Majik]

BTT...

Its a year old thread and I'm interested in one.

I know we can do better than 2 pages! :)

[Phil in Seattle]

Grrrrrrrrrrr let me repost this after I resize and it doesnt mess up the page width.

[30Cal]

M1A Supermatch
Max dimension Fajen NM stock
Other than the CA-legal neuterized muzzle thingy, a Turner NM sling, and lotsa BLO, nothing else has been added since it left SA Inc.

My match mule.

http://webpages.charter.net/tyoberg/upload/smatch%2012-2002%2012.jpg

[outdoorman63]

nice closet...damn

[geekWithA.45]

SA M1A Scout Squad, Gov't Model 6x40 Scope, Flag that flew from my house from 9/11 till last February

http://216.119.87.25/misc/dsc03514.jpg

[MaterDei]

http://thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=1001051

[JohnJames]

Check out this beauty:




http://www.m-14forum.com/viewtopic.php?t=5742

[Gator]

Here's my new one, an LRB w/H&R and SA parts and a Fajen stock.

http://img44.photobucket.com/albums/v135/Galt38/Misc/LRB_mid3.jpg

Now I want an M1A Scout!

[4v50 Gary]

45R - very impressive closet. I think you've got Tamara beat. You can arm two squads.

[artherd]

geekWithA.45- How do you like the Scout? Does it have a chrome lined barrel?

What scope mount (and do you like it?) I want to put an ACOG on mine.

[MaceWindu]

http://img62.photobucket.com/albums/v188/Triggerman/LoadedCant001.bmp

http://img62.photobucket.com/albums/v188/Triggerman/LdFrntCant001.bmp

http://img62.photobucket.com/albums/v188/Triggerman/LoadedFull001.bmp

http://img62.photobucket.com/albums/v188/Triggerman/LoadedSide001.bmp

She's a baaaaaaaaaaad muth.......:neener:


MaceWindu

[BamBam-31]

Can I play?

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=1001768

[MarineTech]

Here's mine in its German Fleck pattern stock.

[geekWithA.45]

Artherd:

I LOVE it. The fact that it doesn't have a chrome lined chamber/bore IMO is its only shortcoming.

I use the SA 3rd gen mount. I usually catch a fair amount of flack for that, with all sorts of folks coming out of the woodwork telling me about how it didn't work for them, but from followup discussions, it seems that the common denominator among the unhappy customers is that they didn't fit it properly, which is a lengthy procedure involving hammer whaps and knob tightening.

I have yet to encounter anyone who fitted their SA mount correctly complain about it.

To be honest, however, if I had it to do over again, I think I'd plunk the money down on one of the scope mounts that doesn't require removal of the clip guide. I hate losing a rifle feature, ie, the ability to recharge the mag via strippers.

As for the scout mount, for a short while I had a militarized holosight on it, but it didn't interact well with the rail, and wouldn't hold zero. I ended up plopping the holo onto my Dissipator, and it's quite happy there.

When I'm done sorting out my new home in PA, I'm going to install a ghost ring rear and a tritium stripe post front sight on it, spruce up the stock, and call it complete.