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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'm lucky enough to have an M1 and an M1A, they are very similar, yet very different. Love them both.

It's not bad at all.

Then again, I have 7 1911's currently, after selling 3 recently, so mine might not be the most objective opinion.

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.

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.

Heavy Metal is never a wrong decision.

JustSomeOldGuy wrote:Heavy Metal is never a wrong decision.

Do it. Life is short! You deserve it!

While in basic training in the Army I lugged an M14 for many a mile. I found it's weight to be something I got so used to that I didn't notice it.

I had an opportunity to shoot one on full auto with a bipod and found it most painful...

The M14/M1A is a tremendous rifle. Get one, and then get an M1 Carbine and life will be good.

It's never a bad thing to want another firearm, unless it's a Jennings/Bryco/Jiminez. Even though they make interesting paperweights.

Shootin a full auto M14 without bi-pods ain't for sissies

@C-dub

Abraham wrote:While in basic training in the Army I lugged an M14 for many a mile. I found it's weight to be something I got so used to that I didn't notice it.

I had an opportunity to shoot one on full auto with a bipod and found it most painful...

I lugged and M14 all over the mountains of Korea back in the early '60's as an Infantryman. No desire to revisit that experience, as my back and feet still hurt a half century later I do own a couple of M1 Carbines though.

G26ster wrote:

Abraham wrote:While in basic training in the Army I lugged an M14 for many a mile. I found it's weight to be something I got so used to that I didn't notice it.

I had an opportunity to shoot one on full auto with a bipod and found it most painful...

I lugged and M14 all over the mountains of Korea back in the early '60's as an Infantryman. No desire to revisit that experience, as my back and feet still hurt a half century later I do own a couple of M1 Carbines though.

Took real men to carry those thing around. (or young boys...)

Heck no!

Meaning, it's fine to want to add that very fine piece of hardware!



Jeff B.