DougB
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I've been thinking of getting an M1A (probably the "Scout Squad" model). I don't have much experience with these rifles, and I have a few questions:
- I live in California, and so, will have to get the muzzle break version, but I believe this question would apply to the flash suppressor as well: Is there a way to remove the muzzle break/flash suppressor and have only a front sight? Or possibly a much shorter muzzle break? I prefer shorter rifles, and would prefer to have either extra barrel length or nothing. It bugs me to have to have an extra couple of inches of muzzle break on the end of the barrel.
- I've heard Springfield stocks criticized. I would prefer a synthetic stock, although the walnut stocks look nice. I see an outfut called "Freds" sells a bunch of surplus M14/M1A stocks. Would some synthetic stock other than Springfield's be significantly better? I'm considering getting the wood stock for looks, and then buying an after-market synthetic for every day use.
- Are there any particular problems with the Springfield "scout" (forward) scope mount? I'm aware of the general pros and cons to this position, but I'm undecided about how best to attach a removable scope to an M1A (I want the iron sight option as well).
Thanks in advance for your help with any or all of these questions.
Doug
- I live in California, and so, will have to get the muzzle break version, but I believe this question would apply to the flash suppressor as well: Is there a way to remove the muzzle break/flash suppressor and have only a front sight? Or possibly a much shorter muzzle break? I prefer shorter rifles, and would prefer to have either extra barrel length or nothing. It bugs me to have to have an extra couple of inches of muzzle break on the end of the barrel.
- I've heard Springfield stocks criticized. I would prefer a synthetic stock, although the walnut stocks look nice. I see an outfut called "Freds" sells a bunch of surplus M14/M1A stocks. Would some synthetic stock other than Springfield's be significantly better? I'm considering getting the wood stock for looks, and then buying an after-market synthetic for every day use.
- Are there any particular problems with the Springfield "scout" (forward) scope mount? I'm aware of the general pros and cons to this position, but I'm undecided about how best to attach a removable scope to an M1A (I want the iron sight option as well).
Thanks in advance for your help with any or all of these questions.
Doug