what should i know M1a

[junkmanted 54]

a friend has a m1a and its out of state and I want it ! So what do I need to know to make it NJ compliant ? Yes it will go to a dealer and we all know about the mags.

 

thanks

[intercooler 41]

no bayonet lug...15 rnd mags..that is it

[junkmanted 54]

no bayonet lug...15 rnd mags..that is it

simple

[Clintoon Eastwood 2]

Or just sell it to me

[Vicious 138]

Why no bayo lug? It doesn't have a pistol grip... nvm, flash hider. Lol

[junkmanted 54]

can it say M14 on it ?

[junkmanted 54]

Or just sell it to me

If i dont get my crap back I wont even let you shoot it !! 

[lunker 274]

M1A is jersey legal as is. Swap out the Springfield extractor for an M1 Garand extractor. The stock one is made of cheap metal and doesn't extract overlength ammo like Prvi Partisan 7.62 reliably. You might also want a Garand hammer. The Springfield one is made of softer metal. While you're at it, get a forged M14 op rod. The extractor is the immediate one. Check the M14 Forums.

[Parker 213]

I agree with Chris. Check the M14 forum. There are links there where you can search to determine how much of your SA is comprised of USGI parts based on markings/numbering, etc. of parts. Earlier ones assembled by SA had USGI bolts, trigger groups, op-rods, etc. in conjunction with SA cast receivers. Later ones had cast op-rods. As they progressed, fewer had USGI parts.

[junkmanted 54]

very cool thanks for the info everyone

[1563621 388]

Cannot say M14! By name illegal. Can say M21!

[Gravity 0]

M1A is jersey legal any format except pistol grip! If you'd like to shoot one before you buy pm me! As long as I keep the brass haha

[lunker 274]

The ban law actually says M14S, which are the Norinco and Polytech clones. You can have an M14M1A with a pistol grip provided it doesn't have any other evil features like bayonet lug, flash hinder or adjustable stock.

[Newtonian 453]

They're nice guns. I played with them in military school. One of my tests was to take down an M1 and put it back together in 30 seconds. Maybe it was 30 minutes. I forget.

 

But definitely not worth the money today unless $$ is no object and you're a history buff. You can get a decent SKS for $450, and a very nice Mosin Nagant for about $150. Why spend $1000 on a ship that has passed?

[intercooler 41]

can say m14F, no bayonet lug or its substantially identical to m14s...

[rightisright 3]

They're nice guns. I played with them in military school. One of my tests was to take down an M1 and put it back together in 30 seconds. Maybe it was 30 minutes. I forget.

 

But definitely not worth the money today unless $$ is no object and you're a history buff. You can get a decent SKS for $450, and a very nice Mosin Nagant for about $150. Why spend $1000 on a ship that has passed?

 

 

Are you really comparing an SKS and a Mosin to the M1A? 

[Clintoon Eastwood 2]

If i dont get my crap back I wont even let you shoot it !!

 

I don't like your attitude

[Newtonian 453]

Are you really comparing an SKS and a Mosin to the M1A? 

What are you using this gun for? For fun, it doesn't matter. To kill zombies? Well maybe the M1 is more accurate. I don't know. I haven't shot one in 40 years.

 

My point: It's not worth 2.5x the SKS (for which you could conserve calibers by getting an AK) or 6X the cost of a Mosin (no other significant rifles, but cheap ammo).

 

The M1A has passed the stage of being a decent mil-surp gun. People like me, who were in ROTC, or individuals who bought them 10+ years ago, and collectors, have bought up all of them. They're nice guns. I would be tempted to buy one for $500 for old time's sake, but not for $900-$1000,

[junkmanted 54]

M1A is jersey legal any format except pistol grip! If you'd like to shoot one before you buy pm me! As long as I keep the brass haha

Hey thanks for the offer thats nice of you 

[junkmanted 54]

They're nice guns. I played with them in military school. One of my tests was to take down an M1 and put it back together in 30 seconds. Maybe it was 30 minutes. I forget.

 

But definitely not worth the money today unless $$ is no object and you're a history buff. You can get a decent SKS for $450, and a very nice Mosin Nagant for about $150. Why spend $1000 on a ship that has passed?

Im going to work out a trade ! Besides I never paid more the 200 for a SKS 7 total and 38 types of mosins  

[junkmanted 54]

I don't like your attitude

[rightisright 3]

What are you using this gun for? For fun, it doesn't matter. To kill zombies? Well maybe the M1 is more accurate. I don't know. I haven't shot one in 40 years.

 

My point: It's not worth 2.5x the SKS (for which you could conserve calibers by getting an AK) or 6X the cost of a Mosin (no other significant rifles, but cheap ammo).

 

The M1A has passed the stage of being a decent mil-surp gun. People like me, who were in ROTC, or individuals who bought them 10+ years ago, and collectors, have bought up all of them. They're nice guns. I would be tempted to buy one for $500 for old time's sake, but not for $900-$1000,

 

I think you are mistaking the M1 for the M1A.

[Newtonian 453]

?? They're basically the same rifle, with a few differences: magazine internal vs. external, more "modern" ammo. 

 

Hey I don't blame you for getting one. They're gorgeous. History. Fun stuff.

[usnmars 136]

They are actually in use still in the military overseas. They are being used because of accuracy and stopping power

[Newtonian 453]

I read somewhere that they're used in military schools. ROTC? I played with the M1 in JROTC. They only let us shoot 22s, however.

[lunker 274]

They are fun and accurate rifles, although it could be argued that the M1A rifles could use a few milspec parts swaps to be a real fighting gun.

[bhunted 887]

They are fun and accurate rifles, although it could be argued that the M1A rifles could use a few milspec parts swaps to be a real fighting gun.

Yea, but for what we use it for, who we going to fight with? All the fallacies evolved what they need and how they relate to what we need are mostly bogus. They are fine weapons. Only thing I did to mine was the shim mod. Otherwise, I heated that puppy up with no hiccups. They are mean machines.

 

 

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[lunker 274]

Yea, but for what we use it for, who we going to fight with? All the fallacies evolved what they need and how they relate to what we need are mostly bogus. They are fine weapons. Only thing I did to mine was the shim mod. Otherwise, I heated that puppy up with no hiccups. They are mean machines.

 

 

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A milspec extractor is next on my purchase list. Already had an occasional ftf with 7.62 surplus.

[bhunted 887]

A milspec extractor is next on my purchase list. Already had an occasional ftf with 7.62 surplus.

Sure it's not the ammo? Surplus?

 

 

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[lunker 274]

Sure it's not the ammo? Surplus?

 

 

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It is the ammo. My point is that a properly running M1A/M14 battle rifle should digest any ammo.