Lobotomy Boy
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The M1A is probably more like the 1911 platform than the AR platform. I've been reading everything I can about the gun because I'm in the market for some sort of .308 autoloader, and the more I read, the more it seems that M1A owners deal with the same sort of issues as do 1911 owners. The higher the state of tune, the more fussy the gun.
But being compared to a 1911 is no bad thing. Having the option to tune the gun to such a high degree is an advantage. Try that with a BAR. Plus the M1A shares the same rich history as the 1911.
If these were cars, the AR would be like a modern 4.6-liter Mustang, and the M1A would be a 1969 Camaro. Both are functional, both look great--it's just a matter of personal preference.
But being compared to a 1911 is no bad thing. Having the option to tune the gun to such a high degree is an advantage. Try that with a BAR. Plus the M1A shares the same rich history as the 1911.
If these were cars, the AR would be like a modern 4.6-liter Mustang, and the M1A would be a 1969 Camaro. Both are functional, both look great--it's just a matter of personal preference.