Im falling for the M1A hard...

[leadcounsel]

Buy used. I see them frequently for $1300ish.

 

[MythBuster]

When it comes to these rifles the older the better. The older are FAR better in every possible way.

I would not pay for one built recently.

 

[GunTech]

Hey Gun Tech, how do you like that JAE?

Very, very nice, but heavy. Mine is one of the first production, and I understand there have been a number of changes made. You do need a tool to disassemble, since the trigger group no longer holds the action in the stock. The stock mad a pretty dramatic improvement in shot to shot consistency, probably due to superior bedding over the original fiberglass GI stock the rifle shipped with.

With my standard M1A test handload (168gn SMK, Mil brass, CCI-BR2, 41gn 4895) the rifle shoots right at 1 MOA. Note that this rifle started out as a 'loaded' with the stainless medium weight bbl.

 

[MythBuster]

Also people did the lack of blood in the snow tell you anything?

 

[jeepguy]

if i only had one rifle it would be my m1a, although im glad that it isn't my only rifle. im really enjoying learning to shoot this rifle becuse it is more accurate then i am. i wish i would have had a rifle like this 15yrs ago. now i want an 18" version preferably the older bush model. its a little more handy & can still shoot 600yds although i can't (yet). mine shoots both .308 & 7.62 nato surplus reliably.

 

[Justin Holder]

skipbo32:

Be careful what you say or the PETA man will come and get you.

Nice M1 by the way.

 

[XD9GUY]

Just picked up a used M1A Police Dept trade in a few weeks ago for $900. The stock is composite and is beat up a bit from riding around in the back of a Police cruiser, but the action and the barrel look brand new. It has all USGI parts and a TRW chrome lined barrel. Only had time to shoot it at the 50yd range, but it shot great and brought back a flood of memories from basic training.

I really don't think you can go wrong with one of these. I agree $1600 is a little out of my comfort zone for buying any rifle that I "really don't need", which is why I jumped on this used one.

I just think there isn't anything that compares to them if you've ever had the pleasure of shooting a couple of hundred rounds through one of them. If you do that, you're hooked.

 

[rscalzo]

The M14 was a select fire weapon, Semi & full auto.

No, that is not an accurate assessment. The M1A was a copyright by Springfield Armory Inc.

The name M14 has and is used by Norino, LRB, Fulton Armory, 7.62 Firearms and some others all use the name "M14" on their semi-auto only rifles and receivers.

 

[Dravur]

self deleted

 

[taliv]

I deleted all the arguing and name calling. It was a joke, in arguably very poor taste. It's over. Move on.

 

[RonDeer10mm]

M1A it is

 

[Al Mack 1]

Get it, if later you get lazy and want a lighter rifle. You can get it, and you'll also still have your baby.

I got my first ten years ago. Some how, I now have two. I also have a fleet of others.

When I'm asked how many more I need, my answer is one more!

After or, before you get the M1-A. Go on the Firing line forum. There is a lot of info you will need. I only knew what was in the manual that came with the rifle. If you have an M1-A you need what you can learn on the firing line. Good Luck!

 

[JNewell]

I think the post above refers to www.m14tfl.com, not www.thefiringline.com