If you were looking to acquire a new M1A would you go with Springfield Armory, Fulton Armory or someone else? My last and only was a Polytechnic M14S that never gave me a single problem. I've still got an early cast receiver Century CETME for a 7.62x51 auto loader so don't really need an M1A but was thinking about one and was just wondering where you all would turn to if you were in the market for one.

My other thought was going with some type of AR-10 platform. Didn't really consider an FAL but I guess that could be a possibility. Of the above options keeping the CETME and just adding a scope and mount with maybe a little tuning of some type would be the cheapest. We're talking occasional plinking at the range and of course perimeter security during the next zombie apocalypse.

The AR-10 probably provides the best platform for customization. The FAL, well I have to admit it's a classic some versions like the Canadian C2 or the HB Izzy are very sexy, IMHO.

Anyway, just wondering what you all think?