M1A info

[Burgul]

Hey all. I've been all over the net trying to figure out the going rate for a new Springfield M1A Scout Squad. I guess i can kinda go by what they're going for on Gunbroker, but I'm going to buy one in the next week or two and don't want to get ripped off.

Also, I live in the East Bay. Any nice dealers around that aren't *******s? I was thinking about going to Petaluma, I've found quite a few shops on the net up there.

Thanks guys, take care!

[cfusionpm]

I paid $1500 PPT for a used older model with 120 rounds of surplus ammo and some extra mags.

Current Scouts seem to go in stores for ~$1600, used ones for 1200-1500 depending on condition, age, and accessories.

[Burgul]

Excellent! Thanks cfusionpm, around $1600 sounds good.

[mike_the_wino]

Sportsman's Arms in Petaluma is pretty good, since you mentioned P-town. Don't think I have seen a M1A Scout there or not...give 'em a call and see. Don't know any other shops there.

Keep heading north about another 1/2 hour and there is Smidt & Titoni's in Santa Rosa. Pretty sure I have seen some M1s there in the past. I posted a link to some reviews. It's kind of a mixed bag but YMMV.

[brianm767]

Might want to call Tracy Rifle and Pistol and see what their price would be,

[451040]

I got mine for ~$1500 (walnut stock Scout Squad) from Grabagun.com including $6 shipping and $35 transfer from the FFL.

[Burgul]

Thanks for all the info guys. Ya i was thinkin about stopping by Sportsman's Arms next week. I just wanted to get a feel for what the rifle is going for and a decent place to do business with. Take care all.

[sigstroker]

Traders in San Leandro used to be the best in the Bay area when they had sales going. I heard they moved to Castro Valley. I haven't been there since so don't know how it is.

Reed's in San Jose sometimes has a really good selection but I haven't been in there for awhile either. The Reed's in Santa Clara with the indoor range has a pretty good selection. Bullseye in San Rafael has a wide selection too, and I think they have an east bay store.

[jimz68]

Traders did move to Castro Valley, but no longer sell firearms. They do sell ammo, Airsoft stuff, camping and fishing gear. Nice guys.
Reeds does indeed have a good selection.

http://www.reedsindoorrange.com/

Jim