Betting the Farm: The Story Behind the M1A

[Mike H.]

Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Betting the Farm: The Story Behind the M1A” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/history-of-springfield-armory-m1a-rifle/.

 

[Smiledon#57]

Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Betting the Farm: The Story Behind the M1A” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/history-of-springfield-armory-m1a-rifle/.

My first time with the M-14 was while in high school ROTC. That was a log time ago. After high school, joined the Army. Since that time, I was indoctrinated to the M-16A1. I thought about getting the M1A, but since I am fully indoctrinated to the AR platform, went with the AR-10. Getting too old to keep several platforms in my head.

 

[Grayfox]

The M1A is my preferred battle rifle. If the S ever should HTF, that Scout/Squad will be in my hands.

https://imgur.com/pypBTP1

 

[Shibadog]

I too am a big M1A fan

 

[USMC6094]

First brand new gun I ever bought was a Loaded Standard M1A, it's been 23 years and I still have it. Only now it wears a SAGE EBR chassis.
There have been other M1As since, but the first one, will never leave my possession.

 

[Talyn]

Having owned & used M1As (National Match, Standard & Scout) since the mid-80's, including useage in DCM/CMP matches, they now serve a DMR/back-up role in my herd. The M1A has a mystic about it...

But, FALs and AR10-types are better .308/7.62x51 MBRs (Main Battle Rifles) based on my use of all three of the different types.

My .02