SpringField M1A

WheelHead · Aug 27, 2013

Have been thing about an M1A before dooms day.
I have not been able to find one local and was looking at this auction. Price does not appear to be to out of control. Who has one and how much do you love it?
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=362361995

Boonie Hat · Aug 27, 2013

Find the best price and don't look back. They are wonderful platforms that can be used for a wide variety of applications, depending on preference. I purchased mine off gunbroker and I love it. Don't worry too much if you're set on walnut vs polymer, it's an easy swap. If you're thinking about it, you probably want it, why deny yourself that luxury?

Sundazes · Aug 27, 2013

I know it's a haul from snow hill, but call Duffys. They had some in stock and a number of members have got them there. 8 day release. Great place to deal with.
Like Boonie said. Don't look back. You don't have a lot of time.
Btw I have a NM and love it. Out shoots me every time.

eddiek2000 · Aug 27, 2013

WheelHead said:
Have been thing about an M1A before dooms day.
I have not been able to find one local and was looking at this auction. Price does not appear to be to out of control. Who has one and how much do you love it?
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=362361995

Not a bad price. I spent similar amount to that on the same model a few months ago for a new/old stock (never shot in a collection).

ItsGarand · Aug 27, 2013

If you can get a cheap transfer, that is a good price for the M1A "Loaded" if it's NIB.

llkoolkeg · Aug 27, 2013

Check this'n out while still in stock=> http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/50242/c/firearms/brand/SPRINGFIELD

ItsGarand · Aug 27, 2013

llkoolkeg said:
Check this'n out while still in stock=> http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/50242/c/firearms/brand/SPRINGFIELD

That is the standard model with out the national match barrel, trigger, and rear sight.

rbird7282 · Aug 27, 2013

WheelHead said:
Have been thing about an M1A before dooms day.
I have not been able to find one local and was looking at this auction. Price does not appear to be to out of control. Who has one and how much do you love it?
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=362361995

Call Duffy's. That's where I got mine. He's got more coming in. Very nice people and easy to deal with.

gabe72 · Aug 27, 2013

Well I've been busy with work and life schedules,but I've been trying to get my ad up in the classifieds and armslist ,I have 3 m1as I'm gonna offer up for sale,national match loaded stainless,scout,and Socom16,placed couple ads this week for the first time and I can't get the pictures to upload,but gonna try and get them up on Wednesday.

shoreshot · Aug 28, 2013

Larry's Trading Post in West OC had one on the shelf Saturday when I was there. Think the price tag was $1600.

WheelHead · Aug 28, 2013

I work about five mes from Larry's. I'll see what he has tomorrow. Thanks.

Bafflingbs · Aug 28, 2013

Try these guys... I've found them to be extremely reasonable. If not the cheapest supplier out there, period...
http://www.gtdist.com/ProductDetail.aspx?PartNumber=SPRF-MA910X

Arcamm · Aug 28, 2013

I just talked with a buddy who has a SA Loaded. He loves it, but he said it was bit harder to find accessories that fit the Loaded compared to a standard.

Is the extra cost for the Loaded worth it? I'd like to set one up for long range, but not make so heavy it's only good on a bench.

blindnoodle · Aug 28, 2013

Arcamm said:
I just talked with a buddy who has a SA Loaded. He loves it, but he said it was bit harder to find accessories that fit the Loaded compared to a standard.

Is the extra cost for the Loaded worth it? I'd like to set one up for long range, but not make so heavy it's only good on a bench.

Loaded is the same as the standard except different barrel, trigger, flash hider, and NM sights.

What "accessories" can't go on one or the other? I think you're friend might be confusing one with the SOCOM or scout squad, which have rails.

And about weight, have you carried one? Its no AR by any stretch of the imagination even when new and unloaded.

byf43 · Aug 28, 2013

Arcamm said:
I just talked with a buddy who has a SA Loaded. He loves it, but he said it was bit harder to find accessories that fit the Loaded compared to a standard.

Is the extra cost for the Loaded worth it? I'd like to set one up for long range, but not make so heavy it's only good on a bench.

That is the ONE thing that I don't like about my beloved M1A.

Without a magazine, my M1A weighs a couple of ounces less than 15 lbs!!!!
(It's a good thing my youngest son is young and strong. He'll have to be my weapons bearer, if we ever have to 'bug out'!)

The Kreiger Heavyweight match barrel weighs this rifle down!!!!

That's one reason I've wanted to buy a Scout/Squad.

Arcamm · Aug 28, 2013

I'm looking for the best comprimise between weight and accuacy. I'd like to be able to take it hunting without having to hire a Shearpa to carry it around for me. I'm not getting any younger. So after I add an optic and a bi-pod, I'd like to be closer to the 10 lb mark than the 15 lb mark. If possible.

mcbruzdzinski · Aug 28, 2013

I got mine about a month ago from Joe Bobs!

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