Polytech M1A Feedback

[DennisCA]

[-hanko]

I have one. I traded a new DSA FAL rifle for it, straight across. The original owner stated the gun had been "gone through" by an AMU smith. I had a couple of relatives in the SOCOM community verify the bona fides of the smith.

Modifications include new bolt and trigger assemblies, all fitted, all new, and all with correct TRW part numbers.

The rifle shoots like a dream. I'm definitely thankful I did not choose a Springfield Armory gun.

[BajaJames83]

Aernt the Polytech's seen by many as better quality compared to the newer SA rifles.

[bohoki]

they are nice dont pay too much though max $800

[LAKA90034]

If I recall correctly, the Polytech receivers were very good. Good geometry and decent heat treat. There were some with soft bolts.

[1919_4_ME]

How much is he asking for the Poly?

[Sailormilan2]

Good receivers, good chrome lined barrels, good one piece forged op rods, good trigger housings.
Stocks aren't there prettiest. Op rod spring should probably be replaced.
I've got 3, which I have rebuilt. Not because they needed it, but as learning experience.

[-hanko]

Aernt the Polytech's seen by many as better quality compared to the newer SA rifles.

Imo, they are better.

SA apparently had production "issues" with their Garand receivers and again, imo, I'd guess the causes of the Garand receivers spilled over onto the M1A's.

Scope mounts fit the Polytech nicely...not only that, but they stay put. Major difference iirc is flash hider threads on the Polytech are different than the original version, and you've got a lot more choices with American v. metric threads.

[brianm767]

Forged receivers vs S.A. cast receivers. I owned two and loved them. Price varies depending if it's had the bolt upgraded and fit properly with USGI parts. You'll read lots about soft bolt issues, but thier popular in Canada and most have not nodded them and I haven't read any reports of failures up there.

They are chambered for 7.62 x 51, not .308, so headspace is most likely too long for shooting .308. S.A. M1A is chambered for .308. I won't debate here that they are the same cartridge if you think they are research it.

GI bolt upgrade properly done, I'd pay the same or a tad more for a Polytech M14S over a base M1A.

If all Chicom, I'd pay $900-$975ish.

Norinco M14S are not as nicely machined as the Polytechnic

[dozer wright]

Aernt the Polytech's seen by many as better quality compared to the newer SA rifles.

Polytech make a Excellent M1a . They are better than Newer Springfields . A M1a built with Gi parts are supposed to be Cream of the Crop. Springfield gets a deserved Bad rap from thier M.i.M. parts. Broken extractors, out of spec receivers , operating rods , and hand full of other issues. Thier quality control is garbage.

[CWL]

Buy it, shoot it, replace any parts if necessary.

[The War Wagon]

If I recall correctly, the Polytech receivers were very good. Good geometry and decent heat treat. There were some with soft bolts.

Yep. I looked at one back in the day, and had a good M1A/M14 'smitty who told me what to look for and replace on them... but that was 20 years ago. He owned a couple each of the REAL deals, but had an overall favorable impression of the Norincos.

[smle-man]

The Polytechs are excellent rifles. I'm skeptical of the bolt replacement thing, I haven't found once reported instance of a Polytech failure due to the bolt failing. The headspace is generous, that is no doubt. I checked mine after about 1,500 rounds that I put through it ( I got it from a calgunner in 2010 or so) and it doesn't close on a 7.62 no-go guage.

Mine is very accurate and 100% reliable. The wood stock is soft and ugly. A USGI stock will fit no problem but you have to glue a shim (popsicle stick piece works perfectly) on the right side to stop the oprod guide retention piece from backing out. It will do so if you don't build up the stock on that side. Takes about 2 minutes to do.

I've posted these pics before of mine but this is a good opportunity to do it again!



No-go guage employed



SA Inc commercial stock and Dupage trading handguard. Forged flash hider and USGI NM front sight blade.



USGI birch stock and USGI handguard



3 rounds of 7.62 FNM 82 ball at 100 yards with iron sights. I sighted it in when I switched back to the SA Inc stock and wood handguard from the GI furniture.

[CrazyJeep]

Anywho, I have an unmarked heel Norinco that was built by Jon Wolfe and it’s a tack driver and super smooth. Polytechs and Norinco’s are great, get one if you can and have it looked over. Don’t let the naysayers sway your opinion. I actually prefer my Norinco over my LRB.

[1919_4_ME]

I was told the price by the OP. You guys will laugh at the price. I'll let him tell you guys if he decides to post it.