One day I put 7, 20 round mags through it on full auto and then 3 on semi. Disclaimer this is NOT a Mini-14 it used a pure John Garand action for these tests!!! Well-suited for a day at the range, competition or hanging on your wall in front of an American flag, the Standard M1A is for the patriot looking to fill a special place in their collection. M1AOP-Rod guide,in *Very Good* condition. The answer was that the Ordinance Dept had this idea that soldiers were going to single-load their 03s, and keep the magazine in reserve. No lie, that was the idea. The US did try out the FAL in the early 50s but chose to stick with the familiar M 1 upgrade the M 14. I want a CRF bolt gun, and I will accept no substitutes. I never did see any action other than dodging mortars most nights. Mr Gunsmith, what are your thoughts on using Tubbs Final Finish in the process of accurizing an M1A? They know Joe gun owner isnt going to even mildly abuse their product so they cut costs by using cheaper parts and cutting corners in the manufacturing process. All contributed to a rifle that worked well enough and caused Winchester to stop producing the Model 70 as it was designed. My 1st shirt used to say of me that if he put me in a padded room with a steel ball and a feather Id find a way to fvck up the ball. Also, keep up the comments about hamster farts and ants riding mini-bikes around Cheerios. M14 / M1A Stripper Clips, Set of 5, 7.62 NATO, *Very Good*, M14 / M1A Flash Hider Assembly w/Front Sight, USGI, *Good*, M1A / M14 Dual Magazine Pouch, OD Green Canvas w/Belt Loops, Greek, *Good*, M1A / M14 Dual Magazine Pouch, OD Green Canvas w/Metal Hangers, Greek, *Good*, M14 Stock, 33.5", Wood, Refinished Brown, USGI, *Good*, M1A / M14 Standard Weight Barrel, 22", Chrome Lined, 1 in 12, Parkerized, 7.62x51, *NEW*, M1A Operating Rod Spring Guide, *Very Good*, M14 / M1A Barrel, Chrome Lined, Marked H&R, Parkerized, 22" Long, 7.62 NATO, *Good*, Sold *As Is*. They are quite popular since you can drop the entire action and barrel into a chassis without permanent modifications. 2. For a proven rifle that comes loaded with all the bells and whistles you need to dominate at the range, look no further than the Loaded M1A from Springfield Armory. Our NM Spring . as a pro and not just a DYI hobbyist)? M1A/M14 Operating Rod Spring Home > Gun Parts > M1A - M14 > M1A/M14 Operating Rod Spring M1A/M14 Operating Rod Spring Price: $4.95 Item Number: WC-595 Quantity: Original US Military Issue M1A/M14 Op-Rod Spring. The part that pisses me off is that these new american concepts currently being applied in afghanistan are nothing new and, in fact, have been applied by the Soviets since the end of World War II. Front band is flush/square to the ferrule with proper draw contact on the lip of the . and of course, we didnt even think about looking into such a cartridge for the AR platform. Housing and internal parts are mixed USGI manufacture in used original condition and show signs of service and finish wear. The order *I* would do them would be (note added steps): 1. The Germans heard the move back that night and sent in a small detachment of Germans were told to establish an LP/OP on the hill my Grandpa and his buddy occupied. Chrome Plated. At our club years ago before safety glasses were required a guy had a failure from Winchester factory ammo in a Remington Model 700. Original USGI in used excellent condition. Customers Also Viewed But because of the huge stockpiles of standard .30 cal on hand and because of the standardised chamberings for MGs, BARs and rifles this would throw a kink in the system. Re: M1A Upgrade The steps recommended above are spot on. This is a whole nuther topic which could inspire a rather lengthy thread, but Ill try to condense it as much as possible. My Grandpa (WWII) vet told me of how he kept a German attack at bay after he and his buddy were left behind. Feel secure in knowing you have a genuine Springfield OEM . Your Source for Service Rifles: M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, M14 / M1A & AR Types Youre welcome. Add to Cart. If you want to use mil-spec lube on the action and op rod, get some Lubriplate 130-A rifle grease, but any light lithium white grease should do fine at non-arctic temperatures. The 7.62 Nato wasnt a total loss though, serving well in a set up machine gun role with both the M 60 and the incomparable MG 42 in all its modern formats. Would they be improved by lapping? Hunting: dont expect to shoot sub moa 10 to 20 sustained shots. The double-feed issue can be addressed by shooter training. The flat knob protruding from the right side at the rear of the receiver where it meets the stock is the happy switch. At todays prices, you could buy a receiver, stock, trigger/gas/op-rod, barrel, sights etc and have a smith assemble a custom M1A for less money than youd sink into the retail prices of the most recent completed match rifles, but youd be waiting over six months for the barrel. WRT to op-rod issues, the M14/M1A op-rod is far sturdier than the M1 op-rod in addition the gas port is closer to the chamber whereas the M1s gas port is next to the muzzle. I think that they started with one DM with a 5.56 rifle per squad. Ill take a mauser over any american-made bolt action (other than the 03 which is a mauser LOL). At all. I dont know if this holds true for other folks but my M21 prefers the 155 grain Palma match load to the 168. You have entered an incorrect email address! ALOHA. Inspired by the original G.I. As far as losing magazinesIm a tanker so I can say thisthe story goes that if you put a tanker in a sealed, round room with two ball bearings, hell lose one and break the other. The windage and elevation adjustable rear sight makes zeroing the rifle a pleasure, while the two-stage military trigger, detachable box magazine, op-rod, and roller cam bolt provide functional ease of operation and faithful reliability. Yes, that can be a little disconcerting until you get used to it. With an M1A and iron sights, I can own anything out to 600 yards in a few moments of doping the wind. Hey Dan Its Jim Barrett, not Bruce Barrett. Register. For a listing of our Brownells Europe representatives. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Dont know if thats true or not, but having spent the last 28 years in the Army I can believe it. Upgrade. Phone: (516) 327-9061 Email: info@lrbarms.com. Tankers are the only people I know who regularly break sledgehammersnot the handle, the actual hammer. or 6.5 Creedmoor, the M1A is offered in classic and traditional models as well as tuned precision variants and modern tactical versions. NB nowhere here have I diverged into mounting glass on the M1A. Theyre out of print now, and quite expensive, but CD-ROM versions of them are quite inexpensive to own. Not all are tack-drivers, but you can use and abuse them til judgment day and not have to replace any parts. BUT I do own a K98, 1093-A3, Finnish M39 Nagant, SMLE, Garand, M1 Carbine and ARs. I usually carried a grease gun or shotgun. The first upgrades Id suggest anyone do to an M1A (from a rack grade rifle) would be to replace the standard sights with the NM sights, which give you: a thinner front post The US Army maintained high standards of marksmanship training right up unitl the Vietnam War. . Use Devcon because it doesnt shrink. ????? Chassis. I wrote the author before the Military had a successful conversion to make a M-14 fire 5.56mm in the late 60s but Robert McNamara and Co where sold on Colts M-16A1 so test went no wear after testing. that defeated the purpose of standardization to begin with. They Krauts gave up at trying to take back the furious fusillade coming from the tiny knoll. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Due to the current backlog, expect to exercise months of patience. Springfield Armory Socom II operating rod. Descended from the M14 rifle, the M1A is a civilian-legal semi-auto version of that revered U.S. Military rifle that dominates the competition fields and the heart of America. Ive heard the story that another reason the box magazine on the Garand was rejected because the troops couldnt execute close order drill with that big old magazine hanging out of the rifle. If the barrel is already shooting well, someone has to take a leap and say Why yes, Im willing to mess with success and lap this bore! and theres not too many shooters who are eager to do that. Our plug softens the blows on your op-rod and wear on the bolt lugs. The Brits managed to do so with the SMLE but they did shoulder arms with the rifle sideways. Manufacturers know the Joe gun owner of today spends more time in front of a computer or tv than they do at the range. Later, after the US advanced and captured some prisoners, they were told some interesting info. The magazine may be detachable, but this is not considered desirable. Ive built all but one of them, and while I bought the only one I didnt build pre-94, Ive re-built it a couple times over. I left the painted rack number on it, but cleaned off the gook and grime and used Tung oil for a finish. MGW carries replacement stocks, handguards, magazines, scope mounts, sights, pins, springs and other small parts for this firearm which includes SOCOM 16, Standard, Loaded & Scout Squad variants. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Thank you Don. The result was as Jim represents: The M1A was too heavy, too uncontrollable, the ammo was too heavy and more than all of that, our new allies and partners in the SEA war were smaller statured people (both men and women) who were more comfortable with something about the size of the M1 Carbine. My father in law was wounded in France in WII. Home > M14 / M1A > Parts > Op Rod, USGI, Excellent, M14 / M1A. After all, a .50 BMG shoulder rifle was unthinkable once upon a time. Integral, CNC-machined magazine catch means no more broken welds or bent stampings halfway through your range work. Loaded with features from top to bottom, the XD-S Mod.2 is a slim single stack pistol perfect for concealed carry. or we could have adopted the FAL in 280 Britishor the AR10 in that same caliberinstead of reinventing the wheel. Cerakote finish. One thing to bear in mind is that the ballistics of the 5.56 are inferior to that of the 7.62 out past about 400 yards (and even closer depending on the AR-15 you are using). Address: Even with this limitation American infantrymen could put up a wall of lead that would stop virtually any attack. From what I see it does nothing to smooth feeding on a M70 from the magazine since if the rifle is working properly the cartridge lines up with the chamber. @Dyspeptic Gunsmith: where would you recommend obtaining gunsmith training (i.e. Im an Appleseed instructor and we use GI Web Slings on ARs without any issues. Get your push feed rifle such as a Remington Model 700 and put two dummy rounds in the magazine. Also, you may be quoting current prices, but when I bought my M1A last year, I paid just north of $1,600 for a version that features a Nation Match barrel, National match front sight, match grade rear sight, and match tuned rear trigger. That is a lot more effective than spraying lots of lead in every direction. Cheek Rest, M14/M1A, Adjustable, Ambidextrous, Kydex, FA by Tac Pro GEN II Part #: Price: $89.95 Cheek Piece, Adjustable, Comb Piece, Brown Part #: Price: $59.95 Cheek Piece, 3/4" Riser, For Magpul CTR Butt Stock, Black Part #: FA-A376-AT Price: $19.95 Quantity: Cleaning Port, The Original M1 Buddy, M14 / M1A / M1 Part #: FA-A407-GM Learn to clean the weapon in the stock, from the muzzle. When Springfield Armory made the civilian-legal variant in 1974, shooters across the land rejoiced. Solid, one-piece design features four milled flats to reduce weight and friction for smooth operation and long service life; helps eliminate magazine catch failures. I happen to agree. M14 M1A TreelineM14 Chrome Silicon Spring Bundle: Springfield M1A Operating Rod Guide. And yes, OK S, I am an armorer. The body of the guide is fluted to reduce contact with the Spring while giving absolutely smooth operation. I bought one M1A Springfield Armory recently, and i would want to know if it possible to down trigger weight to 3/3.3/3.5 lbs ? And, BTW, the M1A has only recently attained these $2K+ prices for a rack-grade rifle. LRB manufactured, non functional barrel "ornament" designed to look like original flash hider. Originalcondition. This package still dominates. Yes, CRF is not necessary but it does make the rifle more reliable, there is no doubt about it. Made in USA. With as many rifles as I own and own fondly, if I were forced to pick one and only one rifle, it would come down to either a bolt action rifle (most likely a Winchester M70 thats been customized) or, if I envisioned a situation where I have to scrounge standard ammo, it would be the M1A. Aimed semiauto fire is far more effective. If your barrel has already been lapped, I wouldnt be fire-lapping it. NB that so far, we havent replaced the barrel. The 1911 Ronin combines a legacy of service with the features modern shooters demand. New, old stock. Youre right, at todays prices, there are better ways to spend your money, and I think that Springfield has priced themselves completely out of the market at todays prices. As to the coned breech, although an entirely different subject I am interested in why you like it. Dont let anyone tell you that these guns can not be real performers or that .308 is substandard. M14 / M1A..$249.95 (Currently Unavailable) BOLT, COMPLETE - LRB Arms manufactured. think about it: such a cartridge would have solved problems that we would encounter in the 21st century in afghanistan. Still, that the bill out the door is going to be at least double what it is on any of their other rifles, including a Garand/M1A. Op Rod Spring Guide, M14 / M1A One slight correction: The 7.62 NATO cartridge is not a reduced power .30-06, at least not in terms of the military loads. Replace the clip with a 20 round mag and a soldier can put out 40 aimed rounds a minute. But NOOO, they turned it into a battle rifle that was forced to (try) to be an assault rifle (on full auto with less success than the pistol gripped FAL) and in recent years a super tuned sniper rifle. 1. No big deal, unless of course someone is shooting at you while youre doing it. M14 / M1A..$309.95 (Currently Unavailable) The gas escape holes face the left raceway and the raceway is really unblocked. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. More Information . Leave Britney Alone (if you saw the crazy youtube dude). The latest Springfield Armory content straight to your inbox plus an automatic entry to each one of our monthly gun giveaways! BTW, overall, I think the post-64 Win70 has a lot of positive attributes that have been ignored by shooters over the years in favor of the Rem700-style actions, but thats a topic for another day and another thread. I also agree with you that the gun must be held correctly. Screwing up happens to everyone no matter how much training one has. The SAINT offers upgraded features where they matter most. CRF as I know it stands for Controlled Round Feed , Mauser bolt action rifles back in the late 1800s started this and Springfield and later Winchester model 70s used this type of bolt and extractor till 1964. The little M1 Carbine served its purpose and with about 2 dozen parts in it, brought down alot of bad guys around the world. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Improves the consistency and smooth motion of the operating rod. I qualified with both the M14 and the M16. Which is really just a functional equivalent of the .300 Savage but no further. Again, not so., A larger extractor will consistently (though not always depending on the design; im talking bolt guns here) have more surface area than a smaller one. Premier components for quick-handling, improved accuracy, and performance comparable to custom AR builds costing much more. . I just might get a second one down the road and keep it closer to stock condition, but since I also have a decent Garand, Im do have a nice traditional wood stock gun as well. The only issues that arise are when people come with non-standard AR parts. Battelfield :shoots 3-5in 0-100 shots Many of the supposed new compounds do shrink over a period of years, and the owner is left wondering how the rifle shot it self loose in the stock. It didnt shoot itself loose the compound just shrank over time. pull, which you can easily achieve with the stock two-stage trigger group. Just a causal observation. This is a great upgrade part for your M1A or M14! But, the FAL is my one-gun-solution, my rifle of last-resort I would grab it and go because it has an adjustable gas system that accommodates the widest range of ammo, as well as scope, bi-pod, and cleaning kit it is a 1 MOA rifle with 175 gr. Looking from a very shallow angle from the end of the bore often leads you to think that your barrel is smooth much smoother than it really is. All rights reserved. Ive tried everything else, might as well throw a few more bucks at it before I yank it off and have a new barrel hung on the action. That is why Mauser designed CRF. $7.50. The only improvement the iron sights on these rifles could use is a way of rapidly changing apertures on the rear sight. M14 M1A USGI Operating Rod, WRA: M14 M1A USGI Operating Rod, WRA Retabbed: M14 M1A TreelineM14 Chrome Silicon Operating Spring: . I bought an M1A some time agogood trigger, bedded composite stock and Leatherwood scope (and National Match iron sights as well). These are same parts we refurbish and use on our rifle builds. Home > M14 / M1A > Parts > Op Rod Spring Guide, NM, Sadlak, M14 / M1A. I have a barrel on an AR that Im thinking of fire-lapping, because it copper fouls worse than any barrel Ive ever seen. Unlike the M16/AR15, the trigger group components in the M1A/M14 are usually of higher quality and amenable to being worked on by a gunsmith. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Those are great too. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NM M1A / M14 Op Rod Spring Guide One piece design. JavaScript is not enabled on your browser - our site will not work for you as intended. You do not have access to www.brownells.com. Maybe. Weve probably taken your M1A from a 2 MOA rifle down to a 1+ MOA rifle with no barrel replacement. box mag, etc. Now you get into a sub-MOA rifle if youve done your work on the trigger, bedding and sights assuming youre a good shootist. Soon, I hope. Now there are many CRF rifles available at reasonable prices. Made from Hardened Tool Steel & Parkerized. Its no wonder that the post WWII generation in America built endless custom guns off of the 03. SADLAK TiNi piston & Op rod spring guide, etended mag & bolt release, schuster adjustable gas plug. Winchester settled out of court for $250K. Part #: FA-M-080 . The War Dept frowned on all of these partly for reasons of weight, partly for reasons of reliability (you could get mud and crap into a box magazine, it is true) and partly for reasons of cost, but mostly because many of the desk-drivers in the War Dept and US Army Ordinance Dept just hated the idea that somehow, somewhere, some grunt was going to waste ammo because they let him have too much of it at one go. Fit Op Rod Guide to barrel. If you want a pure sniper rifle and or classic property defense rifle no the upgrade its not a stock M-14 is fine. To achieve the best accuracy the rifle is capable of, youll either need to pony up for a rifle with a premium barrel from the factory, or (as I recommend to shooters on a budget), shoot out an rack-grade barrel learning for about the first 3000+ rounds, then get it rebarreled with a premium barrel. You used to be able to get M1As in the used market for less than a grand. I really wish I could have gotten one of the m-14s that Obama denied letting us get back from South Korea. And once I was told not to fire on a VC mortar crew (that we had dead to rights) by a 2nd Lt. because You might draw their fire on us!! If you smooth out the tooling marks in the bore, you reduce the abrasion of copper jacket material off your bullets, thereby reducing fouling. NATO standardization of that round really screwed things up. http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=106259. 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