I can confirm this to a certain extent.Note: View attachment 24070 = added field modifications. No new M14's were built in the EBR configuration from the factory.
ALOT of field modifications were/have been done to "as-issued" (official configuration) weapons.
And nobody ever said that any new M14s were built.No new M14's were built in the EBR configuration from the factory.
On the contrary. Your ignorance of the intent and entire history of the DCM/CMP program is telling.Shame on the CMP, their rules discount and denigrate the men that were issued the M14EBR-RI as well as all of the other EBR variants used in GWOT.
Taylin, it's fine if you like CMP's rules...
They have been pretty hard to find in the past compared to the solid versions. But here's a source.Ummm...can we talk about that "upper vented handguard from the 1960's"? That shiznit looks on point .
How can I get one? What was it made of? Is there a performance benefit it adds? I love my M1A but the plastic handguard always seemed like an area of improvement for me...someone give me an education if they can!
Nice! Thanks, Talyn. Other than the benefit of their look, seems like there are plenty of logical reasons to avoid them.They have been pretty hard to find in the past compared to the solid versions. But here's a source.
I should get one to stick on one of my M1As.
Some history on them from Bill Ricca...
"The slotted handguards were replaced because the Marine Manual of Arms had them slapping the handguard and that abuse caused them to break.
That is true, but there was another reason. When soldiers were outside for days, rain would get inside the hand guard slots and start rusting the barrel. It was easy to get the water off the end, but inside was not an easy thing to do in the field.
I and many others experienced that in basic training in 1964. I remember I had a 5 digit M14 H&R with a slotted hand guard. It was a problem."
Also, some have found that they get alot mirage/heat distortion from the barrel heat coming up through the vents. vs. the solid handguards.
Well, it depends. Folks that have used them in humid climate conditions have found the mirage to be worse than drier areas.Nice! Thanks, Talyn. Other than the benefit of their look, seems like there are plenty of logical reasons to avoid them.