LEO/Military Discount for M1A/M14?

[armed85]

I'm tossing the idea around in my head, again, on getting a 308 Winchester gas operated rifle. I've wanted one for quite awhile.

The M1A/M14 is one that is at or near the top of the list of wants.

I'm a bit surprised at the price for the standard, plain jane M1A that Springfield Armory sells. $1,300 to $1,400 for the standard and $1,500 or more for the Loaded model.

Several AR-15 makers offer a pretty big LEO/Military discount to individuals. In other words, individuals buying these weapons themselves and not having to go through department or supply channels.

By chance, does Springfield Armory or perhaps a maker of some other 308 Winchester gas operated rifle have such a discount?

 

[Kharn]

I bet those AR15 makers are not paying the federal excise tax on the LEO-discounted rifles, same as Glock's ~$75 price difference for LEOs.

To buy one under that type of "discount" with no intention of using it during police work is not appreciated by the ATF, IIRC.

Kharn

 

[GRIZ22]

I bet those AR15 makers are not paying the federal excise tax on the LEO-discounted rifles, same as Glock's

The FET is paid on individual officer sales. Agency price is lower.

 

[sundance43.5]

Try Quantico Arms. They gave me a LEO price of around $1200 for a standard rifle.

 

[jamesb]

I will second sundance, I bought my M1A from quantico arms and they gave me a military discount.