Shortening a M1A options?

[echo884]

I love my Springfield M1A standard, but the 22" barrel is a little long for the 3 gunning I'm doing. What would be a good, less expensive option to get a shorter barrel? Rebarrel? Cut the barrel? Both would have to be done by gunsmith. And I would have to find one up here.

And yes, I know 'another' gun is an option. And yes, I know springfield is having a sale with 3 free mags. But the finances just aren't there for another $1000+ gun.

Thanks calgunners!

[dc2allday]

The m14k would be perfect for you

[xd9-g19]

I have a socom16, maybe we can just trade barrel and receiver.

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[ar15barrels]

I love my Springfield M1A standard, but the 22" barrel is a little long for the 3 gunning I'm doing. What would be a good, less expensive option to get a shorter barrel? Rebarrel? Cut the barrel? Both would have to be done by gunsmith. And I would have to find one up here.

Have it shortened to 18" by a local gunsmith.

[echo884]

Really like to go with the 18" instead of a 16". Thanks! I'll have to talk to some local gunsmiths.

[ar15barrels]

Really like to go with the 18" instead of a 16". Thanks! I'll have to talk to some local gunsmiths.

Ken Breda Gunsmith - Aptos CA 95003 | 831-334-2386

[Twystd1]

I shortened the barrel on a Garand from 24" to 17.5 inches.
Whilst replacing the 06 barrel with a criterion .308 barrel.
The scoped tanker shoots very good.
With the mounted comp the barrel is 19.5 inches long. The little tanker is much faster to mount.

The picture below shows (From Top to Bottom)
TOP: 1945 Garand
2nd: 1959 Garand
3rd: Tanker style Garand. All Winchester parts sans the barrel, comp, scope and as issued scope mount.
4th: Blue Sky M1 carbine.



Full pic of the Tanker Style Garand.

[mrkubota]

Shortrifles.com

[wweigle]

Hows much louder is the report from those shortened 30-06 Garands compared to the longer barrels? Nice looking guns!!!

[Twystd1]

Hows much louder is the report from those shortened 30-06 Garands compared to the longer barrels? Nice looking guns!!!

Using electronic ears......

There isn't really any perceived difference to the shooter.

The guy sitting next to you might have a different opinion.

-T

[saki302]

My collector self wants to scream- but that tanker garand looks neat

-Dave

[Twystd1]

My collector self wants to scream- but that tanker garand looks neat -Dave

I went there as soon as I saw it up close and visually took in the build.

Then I shot it.
Holy crappola. This is a great shooter and a darn fun gun.
It's a keeper.

And can easily be turned back into a standard 30.06 Garand if I so choose.

NOTE: Building a Tanker isn't as simple as changing a barrel. It takes a lot of work to get it right. There are many little tweaks to get it right.
Once the build is right. The gun shoots like any other Garand.

-T

[echo884]

To each their own, but for me, no thanks. I'll shorten my Springfield M1a, but not my M1 Garand. It's got a style all it's own. I just smile when it's lined up next to all those ARs at the range. Guess what everyone wants to look at?

[HUTCH 7.62]

To each their own, but for me, no thanks. I'll shorten my Springfield M1a, but not my M1 Garand. It's got a style all it's own. I just smile when it's lined up next to all those ARs at the range. Guess what everyone wants to look at?

I know FAL and PTR's get all the attention

[TRICKSTER]

If your going to cut a M1 down, then go all the way.