PTR-91 vs Springfield M1a

[ChrisBrooklyn]

thoughts? i got a new gig recently which usually means a new rifle.. its down to these..

i like the look and the cheap mags of the ptr..

i like the no BB and classiness of the m1a

obviously the PTR is cheaper but only a like $300 or so.. (its the green poly stock basic model m1a)

any input is always appreciated...

[Darklyte27]

I was eying this m1a in 2008 before elections it was about 1400$ waiting for this new FFL to email their info to buds but by the time they did * a few weeks* it was 1550$ or so.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/27090/Springfield+M1A+STD+308+SYN+SS+LOADED

I quit looking for one as they were never back in stock and recently DROS'ed a PTR91 Exclusive Model for 1199$. Plus the mags are 2-5$ each if you look hard enough.

[tacticalcity]

Bullet Button won't matter if SB-374 doesn't get vetoed by Brown. They all become assault rifles, and once an assault rifle the bullet button no longer helps. Spend some time in the 2A section reading and researching the bills on Browns desk.

M1A is easier to mount a magnified scope on and use effectively. In order to accomodate the charging handle on the PTRs you need to mount the scope up really high. Doesn't matter what pictures you see online. Those guys with low mounted long magnified scopes on their PTRs have all lost a pound of flesh charging the rifles as the scraped against their scopes (know this one first hand).

M1A will be inherently more accurate as well, unless you get some serious upgrades.

The PTR is a 308 battle rifle in the ilk of the fal. Perfect for the open ranges of the African Sahara. It can be used as an urban precision rifle with easy...but not as effectively or as easily as the M1A.

Don't get me wrong. I like them both. There are just some quirks to the PTR (G3 Clones) that people don't see coming if they've never owned one.

[andrewj]

I don't own a PTR (I really want one though), but I do own an M1A and DSA FAL. I find the M1A to be a better choice in terms of accuracy and ease of use, the same should hold true for the M1A vs PTR.

So with that said, despite the G3 being my favorite battle rifle, I think the M1A is the better choice.

[Hoop]

thoughts? i got a new gig recently which usually means a new rifle.. its down to these..

i like the look and the cheap mags of the ptr..

i like the no BB and classiness of the m1a

obviously the PTR is cheaper but only a like $300 or so.. (its the green poly stock basic model m1a)

any input is always appreciated...

The AR is better. It just is. Plus is SB 374 flies then bullet buttons don't matter.

The cheap mags of the PTR are nice and the m1a has charm but neither will shoot as well as a good 308 AR.

Between the 2...flip a coin. Whatever you like more is the right answer, there is no wrong one.

Honestly, if I were buying with the idea that I'd have to reg it...308 AR no question about it. Spend the money get an LMT MWS or GAP 10 they are worth it.

[jasonnorcal]

M1a is better even though I know nothing about the ptr....lol. M1a(m14) is a true battle rifle. 308 AR's are sweet, easy to mount an optic on and very accurate. In a teotwawki type situation I'd prefer the M14

[Gutz]

PTR is the way to go...

[skyking13]

Need I say more?

[U5512]

M1a is better even though I know nothing about the ptr....lol. M1a(m14) is a true battle rifle. 308 AR's are sweet, easy to mount an optic on and very accurate. In a teotwawki type situation I'd prefer the M14

HK G3 (PTR91) is definately a true battle rifle and has been issued to troops by militaries around the world.....do a search and see!

[CWM4A1]

I used to own a Greek contract copy, Springfield SAR-8. Frankly, I wish I had known better.

While it's semi-auto, because of the roller block action, the recoil is NOT soft at all. I enjoy shooting my M1A while I still have it, enjoy shooting my friends L1A1 FAL before he moved to Arizona, and sold that SAR-8 after fire 40 rounds out of it.

If you want a nice shooting .308 semi-auto, get M1A loaded, or 308 AR platform, it's also easier to mount optic on either one compare to PTR91 as others has said already. If you want to have the retro battle rifle look, get a FAL copy. PTR-91 for me is a show piece instead of comfortable and practical rifle.

[Darklyte27]

heck just get both!

[SOAR79]

Need I say more?

wow

[jasonnorcal]

HK G3 (PTR91) is definately a true battle rifle and has been issued to troops by militaries around the world.....do a search and see!

I meant compared to a 308 ar.

[shoebox56]

OP, do you reload? I know some PTR-91 versions can beat up brass good, but I heard there's ways of stopping that. My PTR-91 "F" version seem to be ok with brass though. Just something to consider. I have no idea how M1A treats brass since I don't own one.

[jmpgnr24k]

I agree. Get the m1a first because it will cost you more then the ptr. Then later get ptr.