AR or M1a ?

[howashooter]

I like ARs but IMO the Springfield M1a is just superior in everyway.

What are some of the reasons people choose AR's over M1a ?

[Ron-Solo]

Price and versatility of the AR platform. The M1A is a great rifle, but costs more to buy and shoot.

I still want one though!

[NoNOS67]

They're totally different rifles. The AR is considerably less expensive to shoot, cheaper to buy, easier to build, recoils less...

[8mmFMJ]

Costs more to buy and shoot? Maybe last year

[NoNOS67]

Costs more to buy and shoot? Maybe last year

Eh, good point!

[chokeagoat]

Ar is a great gun, built mine for 700$.
Ar u can change the uppers that's big plus
Ar is easier to customize
Parts are usually easier too find
Its Got the tactical look if u like that
And is cheaper to shoot well during normal ammo prices, not right now.

M1a ia amazing gun not sure if u can get 1 any near that cheap
Its 1 Calibur
It's heavier or at least feels heavier
Ammo more expensive
Ill get flak on this but, it's more reliable with in shtf

[MA2]

M1A Standard (cheapest M1A) has a msrp of $1,640.00
I still like to have one, little higher up version one day.

[chad allred]

I don't like the way my M1A would "short stroke"if my fingers would accidentally grip the operating rod.I know it was my fault and I was gripping it incorrectly but I still don't like it.AR for me....sold the M1A long ago

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[wjc]

I don't like the way my M1A would "short stroke"if my fingers would accidentally grip the operating rod.I know it was my fault and I was gripping it incorrectly but I still don't like it.AR for me....sold the M1A long ago

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Maybe one should learn the proper method to shoot?

[rocketeng]

Simple AR to plink and M1A to put holes through something at distance Both fine weapons. Wait till the prices drop.

[8mmFMJ]

Damn 1599 is all I could find

http://www.gunsamerica.com/954611104/Springfield_M1A_308.htm

I remember when they were 700$ last year

[jpm804]

Damn 1599 is all I could find

http://www.gunsamerica.com/954611104/Springfield_M1A_308.htm

I remember when they were 700$ last year

Are you sure?

I don't think I ever saw a m1a in any model new or used go for $700 last year let alone under $1k....

At those prices I would have picked a bunch ...

[8mmFMJ]

Dave's Magnum Range had a minty for 799$ ~August and they mark up a little. Saw one last spring at the Glendale gun show for 750$...wasn't even looking for one at the time. But I sold my 8mm Mauser and could use a shoulder puncher again.

[jpm804]

Dave's Magnum Range had a minty for 799$ ~August and they mark up a little. Saw one last spring at the Glendale gun show for 750$...wasn't even looking for one at the time. But I sold my 8mm Mauser and could use a shoulder puncher again.

Man that's a great deal... Do you know which model it was? That's like half the MSRP price of a standard...

Never get those kinda deals around me ....

[8mmFMJ]

I remember seeing the one at Dave's just said m1a on the tag. Never inquired more :-/