I have a close to new M1A standard set aside at a local gun shop. The price is about $1600. It comes with a wood stock, synthetic stock, a box of ammo and 10 mags of various kinds. Is it worth it or have I been had. I can still back out at this point. Input/advice please!
M1A Deal?
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KingMedicine
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I think the more important issue is, Are you happy with the deal? Because if you happy and love the gun, then the price you spent on it means little to nothing.
The M1A/M14 is one of my favorite guns, and all i have is a polytech!
The M1A/M14 is one of my favorite guns, and all i have is a polytech!
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Frankl03
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Sounds high to me. You can get a new standard for around $1400. Look on Gunbroker and Buds gun shop to compare prices.
Winston_Smith
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If the mags are CMI then you have ~$200 in those alone. If the stocks are USGI then you could possibly have another $200 in those as well. Either way, money spent on an M1A is always money well spent 
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I think the price would be high if it was just a standard without the extras. With the extras I think it's a good deal. Not a screaming deal or anything but it seems right in line with what I've seen.
I got my loaded with synthetic stock for about $1500 after shipping. The loaded is of course a step up from the standard but I also didn't get the extras you got.
I would say that unless you are more inclined to look for a loaded model, this pricing seems fine.
I got my loaded with synthetic stock for about $1500 after shipping. The loaded is of course a step up from the standard but I also didn't get the extras you got.
I would say that unless you are more inclined to look for a loaded model, this pricing seems fine.
madcratebuilder
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M1A+mags+ammo+stocks=good deal.
W.E.G.
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If its a factory-build, in factory-configuration (not somebody's home-gunsmithing debacle), the price is not out-of-line.
Figure serviceable mags, even if well-used, are worth $20 each.
Would have to know more about the "spare stock" to comment accurately on that.
We'll say $50 value.
So, you would be paying essentially $1350 for a gently-used factory rifle.
To the extent that GUNBROKER prices are representative, that figure is quite fair in the current market.
Bud's Gun Shop wants $1525 for a standard M1A
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/27445
Figure serviceable mags, even if well-used, are worth $20 each.
Would have to know more about the "spare stock" to comment accurately on that.
We'll say $50 value.
So, you would be paying essentially $1350 for a gently-used factory rifle.
To the extent that GUNBROKER prices are representative, that figure is quite fair in the current market.
Bud's Gun Shop wants $1525 for a standard M1A
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/27445
phonesysphonesys
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Yes it is a good deal.
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edSky
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with the extra stock and ammo it is about right. the magazines might be a good deal or junk, as some M1A magazines are not great. I'd go for it, or get a loaded standard or SOCOM from Bud's
Average Joe
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Its a fair deal, not a great deal.
Al Mack 1
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If you haven't gone for it yet you should. M1-A's seem to be going up in price fast here in Nevada. Springfield makes a good gun.
Sheepdog1968
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Sounds like a good deal given the extra mags and stock and some ammo. I'd say go for it if this is the particular M1A model you are interested in.
zombienerd
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Heh.. I paid $575 for mine... Scout Squad with the Camo stock.. Came with a carrying case and 5 magazines..
Then again, it was a friend discount... After that, I consider him one of my best friends ever.
Then again, it was a friend discount... After that, I consider him one of my best friends ever.
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