a standard M1A compared the the AR-10, tell me what you think and why

Real world use, M1A,  just a rugged sob.

Reliability, pure and simple.

Obviously, this forum is bound to be a tad biased regarding this question, but this is something I was asking a while back as well. Sounds like even though certain NIB M1A's might have problems here and there, that company will eventually make it right. Whereas, with the AR-10 platform, it sounds like there may be some issues inherent with the design (so far anyways). So since the M1A has a long (if not limited) history I chose the M1A. And I like the looks of the M1A better. That long receiver on the AR-10 looks funny to me, whereas the AR-15 receiver looks right.

Quoted: Obviously, this forum is bound to be a tad biased

+1

www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=62&t=259139
www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=411868

both are great rifles... I have both.

M1A is sweet when shot.

AR-10 is harsh when shot.

quit being silly and buy both   :)