Forrest Gump 9 Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Hi guys I'm in a market for a rifle. I used to have an AR15 (M16) and liked it. Should I just stick to what I know, M16 or M14 variety? Or should I branch out to the M1a rifle? Anyone have the M1A? How do you like it? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 M1A is the civilian term for an M14 (M14 has a full-auto reciever), much like M16:AR15 - you probably know this but I've been caught mixing the two. I sport a Springfield Armory synthetic M1A with just a Douglas Barrell and some goodies. I love the gun, break down is fairly simple. Main difference between the M1A/M14 and AR platform is grease...they don't need oil, just grease. You can buy them in a few variations: match, super match, etc. Most of the factory guns go for 1000-1200$, where match and super match can get up to 3,000$+. If you plan to build, I'd recommend a well known (Fulton, Smith Ent, etc) production reciever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast5gp Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 M1A >> AR15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 I have one and rarely shoot it. For target shooting, it's basically a garand that you don't have to reload quite as much. Accuracy out of my regular NON mall-ninja m1a is about what you'd expect from a factory battle rifle. I think they're far too expensive for what they are. If it was a full USGI parts rifle with a forged receiver, I'd be a little more excited but it's hard to pay $1200 for a rifle that's a compromise of quality. Kind of like a sig 556. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 M1A/M14 is a far cry from an AR15/M16 style platform. 2 very different rifles in all aspects of operation, calibers, and all around ergonomics. You'll obviously spend more for the M1A not only in the rifle itself, but on the .308/7.62X51mm NATO ammo you need to run through it. I carried an M14 in Iraq, and never had one single issue. Not to mention when hit with a 173 grain M118LR 7.62 round, you go down after the first hit. I'm picking up a synthetic stock M1A scout so I can toss an EBR stock on it, but the wood standard M1A, I'm keeping as is. -Good luck in the decision, but if you just want a "plinking" rifle go for AR15 platform. You want some of the greatest battle rifle ever made, go with the M1A platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 M1A is the civilian term for an M14 (M14 has a full-auto reciever), much like M16:AR15 - you probably know this but I've been caught mixing the two. I sport a Springfield Armory synthetic M1A with just a Douglas Barrell and some goodies. I love the gun, break down is fairly simple. Main difference between the M1A/M14 and AR platform is grease...they don't need oil, just grease. You can buy them in a few variations: match, super match, etc. Most of the factory guns go for 1000-1200$, where match and super match can get up to 3,000$+. If you plan to build, I'd recommend a well known (Fulton, Smith Ent, etc) production reciever. The M1A uses 7.62 round, while the Ar15/M16 is 5.56 round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 The M1A uses 7.62 round, while the Ar15/M16 is 5.56 round. WAT!? not sure why you quoted nate on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjxlr8 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 The M1A is a fantastic battle rifle. They aren't cheap, but it's money well spent. http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/M1A/IMG_1150.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjxlr8 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 M1A/M14 is a far cry from an AR15/M16 style platform. 2 very different rifles in all aspects of operation, calibers, and all around ergonomics. You'll obviously spend more for the M1A not only in the rifle itself, but on the .308/7.62X51mm NATO ammo you need to run through it. I carried an M14 in Iraq, and never had one single issue. Not to mention when hit with a 173 grain M118LR 7.62 round, you go down after the first hit. I'm picking up a synthetic stock M1A scout so I can toss an EBR stock on it, but the wood standard M1A, I'm keeping as is. -Good luck in the decision, but if you just want a "plinking" rifle go for AR15 platform. You want some of the greatest battle rifle ever made, go with the M1A platform. Wanna sell some M118LR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolen 5.0 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 almost bought one this week, they only had the national match in stock and i'm leaning towards the loaded model with the rail on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjxlr8 Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 I went with the MA9222, "Loaded" version. I didn't feel like waiting for 6 months (or more) directly from Springfield so I found a NIB rifle on Gunbroker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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