M1A on its way!

[engineerbrian]

Just got home from work, and the first thing to do was order the M1A. Of course there out of stock now!

 

[smdub]

Yeah, the problem with Fulton is that you're spending an extra $1200 for a Krieger barrel and the labor to hand fit everything.

A Springfield M1A Loaded gets you 90% of the way there for half the cost.

Im a M1A newbie but from what I understand the fultons use more USGS or milspec parts whereas springfield makes their own. I did a quick calc for the parts that go into the fulton and it seems like a decent deal *IF* you want more original parts. Me: I'll never notice the difference. Agreed, those last 10% are always the expensive ones...

just ordered ... and two 20 round mags.

http://www.44mag.com/ has CMI mags for $30ea shipped. Cheapest I could find and have 4 on the way.

I really doubt the better barrel would make much of a difference with me shooting it. I'm the weak link in the chain not the rifle.

x10 w/ me! But Im a sucker for high precision toys. I never get to blame the equipment so I *KNOW* how bad a shot I really am

 

[pez34a]

That's a nice price. They have a really good price on the polymer-stocked ones, but of course, none actually in stock. Doh.

Standard with black composite stock is back in stock now

 

[sailskidrive]

If you plan on putting glass on it, you're going to want a cheek riser as the scope will sit way too high for any sort of cheek weld without one...

 

[stu929]

http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/50244/c/semi-auto-rifles/brand/SPRINGFIELD

This one is in stock and is a good price.

I picked up this one and will put a USGI stock on it once I bring it home!

 

[mcsurgeon]

thanks for the heads up

Im a M1A newbie but from what I understand the fultons use more USGS or milspec parts whereas springfield makes their own. I did a quick calc for the parts that go into the fulton and it seems like a decent deal *IF* you want more original parts. Me: I'll never notice the difference. Agreed, those last 10% are always the expensive ones...


http://www.44mag.com/ has CMI mags for $30ea shipped. Cheapest I could find and have 4 on the way.


x10 w/ me! But Im a sucker for high precision toys. I never get to blame the equipment so I *KNOW* how bad a shot I really am

without this thread i could not have gotten my "michelle," now i have to memorize the rifleman's creed,thanks and am glad to say that i beat the ban!

 

[pez34a]

Big white box truck dropped the new toy off at the FFL today, so I rushed over after work to do the paperwork. Time to hurry up and wait!

 

[rockstarr]

browning guy is quite the bully, and from what i hear he has a stable of ponies he combs daily!!!

 

[Major03]

If you plan on putting glass on it, you're going to want a cheek riser as the scope will sit way too high for any sort of cheek weld without one...

That's a nice cheek riser! Where did you get it? I've been using foam matting and rigger's tape...functional but much more low rent.

 

[sailskidrive]

I believe the company is called Bradley Cheeks. The riser is really solid, I doubt it even wiggles an eighth of an inch.

 

[smdub]

Thanks. How hard is it to put glass on one? I like peep sights but I have a bunch of scopes I could use to see how good it really shoots (vs my old eyes.) I briefly read both the SA receivers might be a little off and require fitting the mount, and the SA mounts aren't very sturdy. Any truth to those? Is there a recommended mount?

 

[sailskidrive]

The Springfield Armory mount sucks, I went with an A.R.M.S. #18 (Swan). The SADLAK and Smith Enterprises mount are also very good. Springfield had a brief production period where they made out of spec receivers that have mount compatibility issues. Using some Google-fu you should be able to locate that range of serial numbers.

You're going to want a good quality scope as M1As have been known to chew up and spit out marginal quality optics.

 

[blindnoodle]

Was anyone tempted to go for the Loaded model?

I got one a few years ago. It holds 1.5MOA.

 

[blindnoodle]

Thanks. How hard is it to put glass on one? I like peep sights but I have a bunch of scopes I could use to see how good it really shoots (vs my old eyes.) I briefly read both the SA receivers might be a little off and require fitting the mount, and the SA mounts aren't very sturdy. Any truth to those? Is there a recommended mount?

All receivers are "off." Even the $2,000 hamer/cnc/plutonium/uranium/forged-by-the-hands-of-god receivers are "off".

My late SA receiver had no issues.

SA mounts are sturdy, but they don't make as much contact with the receiver as the others do, so they shift over time.

The Springfield Armory mount sucks, I went with an A.R.M.S. #18 (Swan). The SADLAK and Smith Enterprises mount are also very good. Springfield had a brief production period where they made out of spec receivers that have mount compatibility issues. Using some Google-fu you should be able to locate that range of serial numbers.

You're going to want a good quality scope as M1As have been known to chew up and spit out marginal quality optics.

I had an SWFA SS on a Sadlak mount for the longest time with no issues. Go ahead and get a Sadlak NM spring guide too if you get one of their mounts.

 

[sailskidrive]

I had an SWFA SS on a Sadlak mount for the longest time with no issues. Go ahead and get a Sadlak NM spring guide too if you get one of their mounts.

Which SWFA SS did you put on your M1A?

 

[frdfandc]

The Loaded - Walnut w/stainless barrel - is on my list of being purchased before Oct 1.

 

[eddiek2000]

Thinking of getting a Bassett Mount for my SS Loaded:

http://www.bassettmachine.com/prod_home_buynow.htm

 

[smdub]

And picked it up today (M1A loaded) from SureShot It and the Tavor are now sitting beside each other in the safe, each thinking about the other: "WTF are you?"

 

[sailskidrive]

And picked it up today (M1A loaded) from SureShot It and the Tavor are now sitting beside each other in the safe, each thinking about the other: "WTF are you?"

OMG, that looks evil! Thankfully it's on the list.

 

[SpruceJPG]

Very nice! Im trying to add an M1A to the collection too before Oct 1st as well.