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Because the M1 doesn't have a detachable magazine.
'69 for me at boot camp. Still don't own one (my bad) ; but I love the gun. Got to sight in a SA scout for a friend and loved it. Love your stable, Art.After getting introduced to my first M14 in boot camp at the age of 17 in 1966 I have just loved the rifle and all it's variations. The enjoyment of building and shooting these machines makes my day.
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Dang ! This guy is Terminal M-14 for sure !After getting introduced to my first M14 in boot camp at the age of 17 in 1966 I have just loved the rifle and all it's variations. The enjoyment of building and shooting these machines makes my day.
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I had a glass slotted handguard on my M14 in Vietnam. So I got the fiberglass slotted handguard for my M1A. It is quite durable. I have had no problems with it.I was reading some old posts about the slotted/vented hand guards for the M1A's and was wondering if they are worth it. Some post stated that since they are fiberglass they are fragile and can crack easily. So I was thinking of getting a wood hand guard and using a router to cut the slots in it. But this what I got for now View attachment 435312
Dang ! This guy is Terminal M-14 for sure !
I was issued an M14 when I went to USMC bootcamp in September 1963. I had to trade it in for an M1 for ITR, then back to the M14. I carried the M14 for my tour in Vietnam May 65 through June 66 plus a couple weeks. I never had a problem with the M14. It was durable and like the M1, reliable. It operated in rain, mud, dirt. And sand. Best of all cleaned up reallly well.
So, I bought my M1A about 20 yes ago.
I shot a pig with my M1A at 600 yds using iron sights. My M1A is marked as a .308 on the barrel but shoots 7.62.NATO with no problem.
I was issued an M14 when I went to USMC bootcamp in September 1963. I had to trade it in for an M1 for ITR, then back to the M14. I carried the M14 for my tour in Vietnam May 65 through June 66 plus a couple weeks. I never had a problem with the M14. It was durable and like the M1, reliable. It operated in rain, mud, dirt. And sand. Best of all cleaned up reallly well.
So, I bought my M1A about 20 yes ago.
I shot a pig with my M1A at 600 yds using iron sights. My M1A is marked as a .308 on the barrel but shoots 7.62.NATO with no problem.
It's just a Maximum Rifle. Think of an M1, then Improve every shortcoming the M1 had. Issued a M14 at Ft. Jackson 64 never issued any other in Germany or Vietnam. Few Parts and Good Fire Power. She sure made you feel good in the dark of night in Phu Bai during 67. I never had any other. To me, the Fear of jamming was worse than the Jamming. My 14 Never Jammed.Myself I see the M14-M1a as the Premier U.S. Battle Rifle, Period
No doubt about it for reliability the robust design and engineering have created a long lasting versatile Weapon that has short or long range capability to follow shot after shot at desired target with accuracy and the knockdown power.
The Rifle just sitting there is SEXY, and you just want to hold the Rifle, and look through the sights and PLACE the bullet into the desired target. Hmmmm
And the MEN that have used the Rifle in combat that participate on the Forum to further the constructive use of Rifle for Marksmanship skills. Thank YOU to all that participate here, on the Forum.
I myself read here every day and continue to learn more about a Rifle that I have held for self assurance for over 30 years. That to practice my Marksmanship skills will make me a
better prepared Rifleman. Anything that I have written here is not ment to offend or DisHonor Men that have seen the Elephant, if I can use that term.
Why Do You Own The M14-M1A Rifle?
Happy till you see how much ammo you used.because mine has a functioning happy switch