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PBratton wrote:
Mine is a National Match. Awesome rifle.

What stock do you have on yours?

EDIT: Oops, don't those only come with walnut stocks? And the only difference is stainless or carbon barrels?

I've been doing some more research on these today. I went out to a few local shops and couldn't find even one.

Online, it seems there's about a $1,200 range on various models. I can see why the Scout model is desirable with its 18" barrel. It's sort of a middle ground area. However, the Loaded and National Match versions also look quite enticing. They all look good, so I'll keep saving and we'll see how long I can hold out and how much I have when I don't want to wait any longer. I figure one will present itself to me wen the time is right. That's how I've come across several of the other things I've acquired.

bblhd672 wrote:

C-dub wrote:On a recent trip I spotted an M1A in an LGS. I didn't get it, but I think I might have been bitten by the M1A bug or at least gotten a nibble. I'm not sure exactly which model, but it was all wood furniture except for the top fore end piece, IIRC.

The question is, since I have an M1 Garand and a very nice custom AR-10 is it wrong to also desire an M1A?

I think I'll probably stick to the <$2k price range. Does that mean I'll be limited to the Standard and Loaded models? After poking around a few old threads, I don't think I would be disappointed with a Loaded model. Unfortunately, I think a Scout or Socom might be a little out of my range. Well, surprise surprise, I just poked around and noticed a few black socom models for around $1700. That would be cool. Is that common?

I held one in the 1800GunsandAmmo store in Arlington a while back. Very nice, but not something you'd want to carry long distances!

I'd buy one if money was right, but after I had gotten every other firearm that's currently on my wish list.

I won't be trudging through the jungle with it and there aren't many others on my WISH list. I really don't even have a wish list, but rather a couple things that have peaked my interest. I recently, last May, got my first real 1911 in .45. I'm probably satisfied in that area until I win the lottery because I'd like something from the 1930-1945 or maybe earlier time frame, but I'll have to begin gambling in that before I can win it.

I've been perusing through Springfield's website checking out all the various models of the M1A and my head is spinning. I'm not certain, but I don't think I'd like any of the pistol grip versions. The looks of the wood or synthetics of the same style are what appeal to me more. Since it is not a super precision weapon I don't think I'd be interested in any of the higher end versions. That's why I'm mildly interested in a 6.5 Creedmore or maybe one of the Tikka's like Beiruty has.

On a recent trip I spotted an M1A in an LGS. I didn't get it, but I think I might have been bitten by the M1A bug or at least gotten a nibble. I'm not sure exactly which model, but it was all wood furniture except for the top fore end piece, IIRC.

The question is, since I have an M1 Garand and a very nice custom AR-10 is it wrong to also desire an M1A?

I think I'll probably stick to the <$2k price range. Does that mean I'll be limited to the Standard and Loaded models? After poking around a few old threads, I don't think I would be disappointed with a Loaded model. Unfortunately, I think a Scout or Socom might be a little out of my range. Well, surprise surprise, I just poked around and noticed a few black socom models for around $1700. That would be cool. Is that common?