Who's got an M14?

[TheBigCA2x]

I'm interested in any and all opinions regarding the M14. The only place I've seen one for sale for far is Fulton's Armory. I need some feedback guys, plus recommendations on where to buy.

Thanks.

[REDSTAR]

I haven't even seen an M14 since I was in the Navy ten years ago. If you find any let me know!

[TheBigCA2x]

Fulton has em. Redstar what did you think of the weapon??

[Schuetzenman]

Actually they are M1A Springfield Armory rifles. M14 is really reserved for the select fire military issue weapons TheBigCA.

I have a loaded package M1A with carbon steel barrel. I like it just fine! With FNM Portuguese surplus ammo it's about 1.5 min. capable after I put it in a surplus fiberglass stock. It came in a used real M14 stock with the cutout for the selector knob. I still have the stock because it's a beautiful piece of Walnut, but it is not tight enough to give good accuracy.

IMO, get one in a synthetic stock for best accuracy.

[REDSTAR]

I only got to plink off a couple of rounds in basic training. I can't really remember much about it, we didn't get to blast full auto, just shoot about five rounds.

Then we shot a .22 cal 1911, I sucked wind with that.

We got to drill with demilled Garands. Those bastards get heavy after awhile. I think they filled the barrels with lead just to make them more of a burden.

[TheBigCA2x]

Thanks for the info. I sure like the look of them.

[biff]

i have an m1a, that count???

it is an ass kicking rifle, more accurate then i am. kicks more then a FAL, but it has better sights and i like the stock better. it has the sweetest trigger in the world to boot. only gripe i have about it is the price of mags $40+.

[TheBigCA2x]

Not sure, Biff. I'm learning here. I'll look up the M1A.

[neilwest]

1. I have two and until I bought an Ak-47 I wouldnt have had anything else. I still love them though. Great to shoot.

[TheBigCA2x]

NeilWest:

You were talking about M14s?? Any ideas where to get one besides Fulton Armory.

Looking to get one.

Ah, Sheutzenman, reread your post. Thanks. M1a = M14. Thanks. This is a purchase that I mentioned, but not for myself. One of three friends who want to acquire C&Rs. Two of em will get their wishes. The other guy won't.

Dealers??

[neilwest]

1. M1A's are easy to come by if you have the money. check out the for sale section in this forum. WTS a M1A is I believe the post. They usually run anywheres between 1000.00 on up depending on where you go. I recently got a good deal on a used one. I'll post pics tonight.

2. If you have a FFL you can probably get a better deal though. I would shop around.

3. They are awsome to shoot.

[TheBigCA2x]

So, these weapons are NOT C&R???

[neilwest]

1. They are still being sold as nib weapons. Again the M-14 was the military version, they are still being used in the Navy I know for sure. As such I dont believe you can get one as a C&R gun.

[TheBigCA2x]

Hmmm. More research to do. Quite frankly I think the guy should get an AK and a SKS, or something, for that kind of cash.

[neilwest]

1. They are expensive but beautiful. These are worth about 7 SAR-1's

[TheBigCA2x]

Yup the prices are up there. Hey, my SAR-1 is priceless to me. :)

Neil, your C&R is coming. I feel it.

[neilwest]

1. I was a M1A addict until I got my first AK. As you can see Im on the AK.47. net now.

2. I wouldnt trade my AK either. I would rather own the 7 SAR-1's believe me.

[Schuetzenman]

I don't know guys, I own 5 AK system rifles in 3 calibers and I still wouldn't give up my M1A Springfield rifle. Match capable sights, hard hitting round beyond 500 yards, 20 round magazines (I own 20 that I purchased just before the prices went sky high), dependable function, easy to clean.

The M1A and the 7.62 Nato round redefines what is concealment and what is cover.

[neilwest]

1. I think you know how much I love my M1A's. But not everybody can afford one. I believe it to be a superior weapon buy any standard, but the price is high for most people.

[neilwest]

1. I tried this last night but didnt work.

[TheBigCA2x]

Damned fine weapon. If buddy wants to get one that bad, looks like he'll have to FFL, since it's not C&R yet, and pay the big bucks. I want to shoot one. :)

Myself, I'll have to stick the the less expensive weapons at this particular point in time.

[slag]

M1a will cost, but they are sweet shooters...

[TheBigCA2x]

One helluva safe, Slag. :eek:

What's in each and every little case you got stored there? :)

Very sweet indeed.

[neilwest]

1. You should be alright with those contents.

[Chetnik]

OK...just making sure my flame proof suit is on....DON'T GET AN M-1A! Bought the "Loaded" model. First one had a reciever that wasn't made right, caused the op rod to pop out every 20 rounds. Sent it back to Springfield. 8 months later I get the replacement. 40 rounds later the bolts comes apart. Sent it to Fulton and they said the headspacing WAS A NO-GO FROM THE FACTORY!!!!! The gas piston had PITS on it AFTER 40 ROUNDS. Had Fulton do a rebuid with genuine GI parts...not the cast garbage that SA is trying to pull off now. The rebuid cost me $600, but worth it. One cannot compare the quality of the GI parts with the cast ones.

2 months ago I pick up an M-1A at a show and the rear arperture was not completely drilled through! Remember...it's Springfield Armory in name only. Do yourself a favor and 1) do not buy a S.A. If it must be S.A. buy the reciever and have Fulton build it for you. 2) get a DSA STG-58 rebuild, or the way I would go 3) get a Garand from Fulton.

[TheBigCA2x]

Horribly shitty luck on that one Chetnik. I'm now convinced I can buy many, many more weapons for same amount of money. Fun factor will remain the same. The satisfaction of a match grade M14/M1A won't be realized for me until I win the Lottery. :)