[gunny8940]

SAI did make a "few" transferable select fire M14's. Some of the "full auto" parts are different from the USGI M14's. I believe one major difference is the selector switch mounting post or "stud". A GI switch will not work on a SAI M14 and vice versa.The difference is the mounting "stud" or "post" diameter.

FWIW

Gunny

 

[wags2161]

Curious where the information is from. Did you personally measure a USGI M14 and a SAI M1A and compare? I have one and it has USGI parts on it which is why I'm asking. Mine is not a conversion it was one of the 125 SAI made.

 

[Snyper762]

There were a bunch made from semi guns. Maybe some varied.

 

[wags2161]

mine

 

[POLACK]

why would they make the post any different from mil spec? mine looks fine,all oem parts

 

[gunny8940]

You are probably correct...

There were a bunch made from semi guns. Maybe some varied.

When I was a class 3 years ago I did see one. It was sent back to SAI and fixed.
It happened when they first came out.

Gunny

 

[Buelligan]

I wonder if SAI still honors their warranty on full autos?

I don't imagine if I had one that I'd be sending it back in the mail.

 

[M14]

Question for those with the class iiii's. Where can you shoot them, does it have to be a rifle range or can it be used on National Forrest land? In CA, ranges prohibit FA, and I thought the National Forrest was a nogo.

 

[Buelligan]

I've shot Class III weapons on a private range before and we still got a visit from the local LEOs. No problems, though.

 

[wags2161]

According to SAI they do

I wonder if SAI still honors their warranty on full autos?

I don't imagine if I had one that I'd be sending it back in the mail.

 

[Buelligan]

Only in America could you have a machine gun with a lifetime warranty. Yay for US!

 

[PublicSafety400]

That's why I live in Texas!!

 

[Cracker Larry]

Question for those with the class iiii's. Where can you shoot them

In my front yard. And the neighbors won't call 911 and the police won't come.
Southern by the Grace of God RNGR1

 

[mike in pa]

Only in America could you have a machine gun with a lifetime warranty. Yay for US!

It's great, BUT the receiver can not be replaced. And you can thank the "letter writers" for that. Oly Arms used to replace receivers under lifetime guarantee until the letter writers bugged the ATF.

 

[Different]

The only differences between select fire USGI M14 and SAI M1A receivers and parts are:

1) The SAI M1A selector lug is welded to the receiver whereas the USGI selector lug is an integral part of the forging

2) The SAI M1A receiver operating rod rail forward underside groove is 0.030" narrower than the USGI receiver dimension

3) The SAI M1A connector operating rod rail tab is 0.030" narrower than the USGI connector operating rod rail tab.

I know this because I used to own a select fire SAI M1A and examined the receiver and select fire parts.

 

[Different]

Addition to my post above:

4) USGI receivers were forged whereas SAI receivers were machined from castings.

5) Receiver heel markings were different, of course, e.g., M14 versus M1A, serial numbers start with "0" on the SAI receivers, etc.

 

[wags2161]

An update to my earlier post on here, I spoke to SAI and they no longer hold a class 3 license and no longer work on or honor the lifetime warranty on the machine guns..kinda sucks