What You Should Know About The M1A Rifle

June 22, 2009 by  
Filed under M1A Rifles

You may be like other people and think that the M1A rifle is the same as the military version the M14. Although they are both very similar, they are indeed two different rifles.

The M1A is an available to the public version of the military’s M14 rifle. Both of these rifles are highly regarded and very hard to come by. If you do find one it is likely to cost thousands of dollars, with the M14 costing several thousand dollars more than the M1A.

What is the difference?

Although people find it hard to believe that the M14 rifle and the M1A rifle are not one in the same, the truth is that they are not. There are several differences between the two rifles.

The M14 receivers were made using a drop forge process, and the M1A is not. This fact in itself makes the M14 a more expensively made rifle.

The selector switch on the M1A is also different from that of the M14.

Many of the internal mechanisms are completely different as well. They even come apart a bit differently.

Where you can buy a M1A rifle

Although the M14 rifle is expensive and very hard to come by, the M1A can be found for no more than a couple thousand. This price is not exactly inexpensive, but compared to the price of the M14 it is reasonable.

The M1A rifle is manufactured in Illinois and can be purchased at the Springfield armory. The armory offers a wide variety of supplies to go with your M1A rifle. Some of these supplies are very beneficial to you and some of the accessories are not really necessary. You will just have to go by your individual needs.

  • Bipods: These attach to the M1A and help in the prevention of recoil. The bipods are made of heat treated steel and have a black anodized finish.

  • Slings: Rifle slings are handy when you find yourself walking a long distance. They will allow you to keep your hands free and hang your rifle from your shoulder.

  • Cheek pads: These pads are a great way to protect your shoulder and cheek from friction that might be caused while you are shooting your rifle.

  • Ammo pouch: These are very handy when it comes to keeping your ammo in one place and handy.

  • Scopes: There are several scopes that are available for your M1A rifle. Some of these would include Burris Scopes, Bushnell Scopes, Night force Scopes, and Nikon Scopes.

One of the most important things to mention when you are handling any type of firearms is to practice extreme care and safety. Firearms can be perfectly safe as long as they are handled properly and with great care. Never take any unnecessary risks when handling any firearm.

There is no doubt that the M1A rifle is a magnificent piece of artillery. If has great range and a lot of power all of which make this weapon the perfect rifle.