Hi,
A M1A newbee here....
Ok, I have garanditis and carbinitis, with a little 03a3 fever.
I like my rifles to have wood...
I'm working my way up through my "gathering" of shooters.
(I don't consider myself a collector, but more of a gatherer and casual shooter).
I've always wanted and have now gotten to the point of looking to add an M1A to the gathering.
In looking around at the forum, and doing a little lurking, and read "Are You Chasing Folks Away From the M14 ?" , I'm almost afraid to post this thread, so be kind!
I'm looking for a good shooter, sure would love USGI based, but seems hard to find and pretty $$ for USGI parts / built mostly M1A.
But I don't want to throw my money away.
I've also thought about a NM Garand (built - not a collectors grade original) so I could really experiance a rifle that can out shoot me.
Then thought if I'm going for a M1A anyway, why not make that the NM, since easier to get great 308 ammo (I'm saving brass, but no time for reloading in my life as of now. Don't get out as much as I want to shoot either).
Or maybe I just don't need it. Most of my garands probably shoot better than me anyway.
So first thinking was an SA Inc NM with the chromed barrel..
But why the Chromed barrel upgrade, worth it?
Seems for a shooter, the basic "GI model" of the SA Inc seems good enough for a casual shooter.
Then,read one article , where the writer / shooter had just gotten a NM SA Inc, had a standard before, and was in love with the SA Inc NM over the standard model.
Ok, I guess a well written article, cause he sold me.
Then , by the prodding of others, and I just may have enough for it, starting looking at LRB, and going NM parts on it seems to add about $400 bux, which buys a good bucket of ammo..
Basic USGI LRB is about 2500.
Awa, my head hurts...
LRB is about 50 miles away from me.
Just got off the phone with them about pricing and delivery time. I like buying in my own back yard.
But it's seems either way, LRB is about a $1000 premium, for a "shooter".
Not considering Fulton, but have heard many good things about their M14.. but my own experience, they have been terrible on communications and delivery. And their pricing seems inline with LRB, and back to LRB being in my back yard.
I'm not a competitor, but just love, and apperciate the service rifles from the WWII era, and those that came from that same rotating bolt design (ok, the 03a3 has a place in my heart too, but we wont go into that).
The M14/M1a is the grandchild of the garand, and a great rifle in our history.
I started with a mini14 35 years ago (my sub for a m1a and garand at them time), got married, kids, now at a point over the last few year, where I'm getting back to my passion for this design. And now ready to bring a M1A into the fold....
Please, these aren't loaded questions.
I do know everything has it's price, and with that comes pro's and con's.
I'm just un-educated on what they are for the M1A...
so..
Chrome barrel ??
Just a GI style shooter, or am I going to enjoy something alongs a "National Matched" rifle at 200yds (longest range here).?
I like the SA Inc 45's I've shot (don't own any right now- but have).. and they have their life time warranty... and the price is a huge step down from LRB. It's not funny money for me, been working hard to safe the monies.
So for a causual shooter.. LRB of SA Inc ?
Sorry for such a long post, but wanted to try and give a feel for where I'm coming from, related to the tough questions,bouncing and hurting my head..
Thanks for the HELP!! (I think) Or should I say I'm sorry a head of time for asking...
A M1A newbee here....
Ok, I have garanditis and carbinitis, with a little 03a3 fever.
I like my rifles to have wood...
I'm working my way up through my "gathering" of shooters.
(I don't consider myself a collector, but more of a gatherer and casual shooter).
I've always wanted and have now gotten to the point of looking to add an M1A to the gathering.
In looking around at the forum, and doing a little lurking, and read "Are You Chasing Folks Away From the M14 ?" , I'm almost afraid to post this thread, so be kind!
I'm looking for a good shooter, sure would love USGI based, but seems hard to find and pretty $$ for USGI parts / built mostly M1A.
But I don't want to throw my money away.
I've also thought about a NM Garand (built - not a collectors grade original) so I could really experiance a rifle that can out shoot me.
Then thought if I'm going for a M1A anyway, why not make that the NM, since easier to get great 308 ammo (I'm saving brass, but no time for reloading in my life as of now. Don't get out as much as I want to shoot either).
Or maybe I just don't need it. Most of my garands probably shoot better than me anyway.
So first thinking was an SA Inc NM with the chromed barrel..
But why the Chromed barrel upgrade, worth it?
Seems for a shooter, the basic "GI model" of the SA Inc seems good enough for a casual shooter.
Then,read one article , where the writer / shooter had just gotten a NM SA Inc, had a standard before, and was in love with the SA Inc NM over the standard model.
Ok, I guess a well written article, cause he sold me.
Then , by the prodding of others, and I just may have enough for it, starting looking at LRB, and going NM parts on it seems to add about $400 bux, which buys a good bucket of ammo..
Basic USGI LRB is about 2500.
Awa, my head hurts...
LRB is about 50 miles away from me.
Just got off the phone with them about pricing and delivery time. I like buying in my own back yard.
But it's seems either way, LRB is about a $1000 premium, for a "shooter".
Not considering Fulton, but have heard many good things about their M14.. but my own experience, they have been terrible on communications and delivery. And their pricing seems inline with LRB, and back to LRB being in my back yard.
I'm not a competitor, but just love, and apperciate the service rifles from the WWII era, and those that came from that same rotating bolt design (ok, the 03a3 has a place in my heart too, but we wont go into that).
The M14/M1a is the grandchild of the garand, and a great rifle in our history.
I started with a mini14 35 years ago (my sub for a m1a and garand at them time), got married, kids, now at a point over the last few year, where I'm getting back to my passion for this design. And now ready to bring a M1A into the fold....
Please, these aren't loaded questions.
I do know everything has it's price, and with that comes pro's and con's.
I'm just un-educated on what they are for the M1A...
so..
Chrome barrel ??
Just a GI style shooter, or am I going to enjoy something alongs a "National Matched" rifle at 200yds (longest range here).?
I like the SA Inc 45's I've shot (don't own any right now- but have).. and they have their life time warranty... and the price is a huge step down from LRB. It's not funny money for me, been working hard to safe the monies.
So for a causual shooter.. LRB of SA Inc ?
Sorry for such a long post, but wanted to try and give a feel for where I'm coming from, related to the tough questions,bouncing and hurting my head..
Thanks for the HELP!! (I think) Or should I say I'm sorry a head of time for asking...