Semi-Auto M60: The Ever-Elusive Springfield Armory SA1

[Mike H.]

Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled "Semi-Auto M60: The Ever-Elusive Springfield Armory SA1" and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/semi-auto-m60-the-ever-elusive-springfield-armory-sa1/.

 

[A Team]

Love to rent 1 to shoot in Vegas

 

[Mac11]

Sooooo how much are one of these going to cost?

 

[xdman]

Don’t tease us with a pig,unless…..

 

[KillerFord1977]

Don’t tease us with a pig,unless…..

My thoughts exactly

 

[willyd]

I had the military M-60 carried for 11 1/2 months in Vietnam, loved that Gun, hated the m-16 almost got me killed in first two fire fights, ended up with a 60 and no problems! I still don't own a black gun and won't to this day!!!!!!!!!

 

[ArmoryLifeMatters]

I had the military M-60 carried for 11 1/2 months in Vietnam, loved that Gun, hated the m-16 almost got me killed in first two fire fights, ended up with a 60 and no problems! I still don't own a black gun and won't to this day!!!!!!!!!

"Thank you for your service".

 

[FiferOL]

Thanks Will for the great article. It takes me back to 1971 and having one in my hands. Didn't worry about the cost as the taxpayers were footing the bill. What an honor it would be to do it again.

 

[willyd]

Thanks Will for the great article. It takes me back to 1971 and having one in my hands. Didn't worry about the cost as the taxpayers were footing the bill. What an honor it would be to do it again.

Was almost better than having a woman in the foxhole with you, two things to get you fired up!!!!!!!

 

[TX_Kinz]

The full-auto M-60 is my favorite firearm of all time and o e of the things I missed when I left the Army.

Personally, I don’t see the purpose of a 23 pound semiautomatic rifle which would weigh 50+ with a full belt.

I understand the rarity side but that doesn’t make it good.

 

[willyd]

The full-auto M-60 is my favorite firearm of all time and o e of the things I missed when I left the Army.

Personally, I don’t see the purpose of a 23 pound semiautomatic rifle which would weigh 50+ with a full belt.

I understand the rarity side but that doesn’t make it good.

Don't miss the Army at all, but I sure miss the GUN, would just love to shoot one again, nothing like TRUE POWER!!!

 

[Texas Pete 14]

just finished cleaning, and 2 spare barrels. Khe Sahn 1968

 

[TX_Kinz]

just finished cleaning, and 2 spare barrels. Khe Sahn 1968

My pop was in the 101st. You probably chewed some of the same dirt.

 

[Talyn]

I've preferred the M240.

 

[willyd]

My pop was in the 101st. You probably chewed some of the same dirt.

My tour was with 1st Air Cav willyd

 

[TX_Kinz]

I served in the 2nd Cav and a rapid deployment FORSCOM unit and I’ve got a son serving now.

 

[willyd]

I served in the 2nd Cav and a rapid deployment FORSCOM unit and I’ve got a son serving now.

My son served with the 101st!

 

[KI4WTF]

Had fun with the M-60 at Ft. Jackson, SC. US ARMY basic training. There's a place over near Orlando called "Machine Gun USA" billboards call it a day of family fun. I hope to get over there one day.

 

[Jfal]

The full-auto M-60 is my favorite firearm of all time and o e of the things I missed when I left the Army.

Personally, I don’t see the purpose of a 23 pound semiautomatic rifle which would weigh 50+ with a full belt.

I understand the rarity side but that doesn’t make it good.

C'mon Kinz, you just insulted everyone who shoots and adores muzzleloaders!

 

[TX_Kinz]

C'mon Kinz, you just insulted everyone who shoots and adores muzzleloaders!

That’s a whole different topic than carrying around a fake machine gun.

Personally I think having the skill and ability to shoot muzzle loaders is extremely valuable.

If the world does go to shiese, then ammunition will be more valuable than gold.