FedEx is mess internally. Can't tell how many times they've messed up delivering hazmat materials for work. Couldn't get a straight story on where and why the package was delayed. Seems to be a matrix of conflicting rules on what can go on a plane (or truck) all designed to randomly delay...
get and read Scott Duff's book on M14/M1A history, operations, and maintenance.
a couple of good forums to read and research are:
http://www.rifle-company.com
http://www.warrifles.com
buy lots of ammo. go shoot it lots.
the M1A is a blast to shoot. enjoy
You'll need a cheekpiece to use any of the basset mounts comfortably. I have the medium (or high) mount and it works well, Irons are clear, but the cheekpiece required to use the scope well has to come off to make the irons easy to use.
Had an ARMS mount that I really liked (very low mount)...
the old battle rifles site had a number of positive posts on using Fairtrimmers (http://www.fairtrimmers.com) after basic cleaning. I've used it on a three rifles and it's done a nice job.
I have one of the Uberti/Cimmaron Open tops - army grip, 45 schofield, 7.5 inch barrel. Its as accurate as you can imagine with the notch rear site. Very nice, smooth shooting handgun.
Savage Mk II = various configurations and budgets. good price points. accurate
CZ = sporty, well made, pricier, more classic lines.
can't go wrong with either
DSA is selling carbine uppers for around 300 depending on options. Haven't heard too much about their 223 ARs. Nothing bad anyway. The are the class of the field on FAL's though. I have heard good things about their AR uppers in 300 BLK. Great prices and they have a decent service reputation.
CDNN are great people with excellent prices.
Buffalo Arms has very good service (nice to have percussion arms shipped right to the house) and a great selection
Midway could teach many others how to run an online retail business.
The prices are absurd only if you pay them. Here there are a number of larger dealers who regularly show up with good selection and reasonable prices. you can dicker a bit, but they price low enough that they don't have much margin to mess with. The rip-offs are usually the smaller tables...
toss-up (both at original ft worth gun show):
Black alligator sling (campy at the time - looked great on the rifle - gift for someone)
Large Custom bowie knife with rams horn handle and Damascus blade - remarkable price
Both are very good. great workmanship and very good customer service. If I remember, a number of the key Nighthawk folks came from Wilson. i recommend basing any decision on the pistol design and features, look and feel, not the makers - in this case.
if I remember correctly, they had a decent magazine with some educational content, but seemed to be more of a marketing focus than customer service. way too much solicitation for my tastes.
in 45 colt, I'd recommend the Cimarron pistols. the actions are smooth and the finish is pretty nice. However, check out the pricing on CDNN for some of the Beretta (they now own Uberti) stampede revolvers. You can some times find a great deal there. If you want to shoot loads heavier than...
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