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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Building an M14

Posted: 4/9/2008 12:52:45 PM EDT

Can someone give me a list of ALL the parts I would need to assemble my own M14 and list some websites that sell all the parts that are needed and how much would it cost me to put together a m14 using usgi parts and all being good parts and not being cheap parts.

Posted: 4/9/2008 2:10:20 PM EDT

[#1]

A parts kit (minus receiver) will cost you $1000-1200 assuming you can find one. It'd be cheaper and easier to find a used rifle with GI parts.

Posted: 4/9/2008 4:28:30 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
A parts kit (minus receiver) will cost you $1000-1200 assuming you can find one. It'd be cheaper and easier to find a used rifle with GI parts.

I second that.... GI Parts are in high demand with limited supply. Hopefully, cmp will someday have parts again.

Posted: 4/9/2008 8:32:09 PM EDT

[#3]

SARCO is still advertising M14 parts kits (G.I. except for the barrel) for about $800.00. I don't know anything else about them.

Posted: 4/9/2008 8:59:13 PM EDT

[#4]

Also keep in mind building a M14 is not like an AR. Lapping and head spacing a bolt to a barrel can be some what of an art.

I've built an AR, and done a lot of work on my M14's but I would not do a barrel install on a M14 I would send it out.

Posted: 4/10/2008 4:08:53 PM EDT

[#5]

Find a Polytech.

Posted: 4/10/2008 4:13:05 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Find a Polytech.

Actually, This is an excellent answer. I have a Norinco and it sits on the same rack as my LRB, an Armscorp and 6 Springfields.

Posted: 4/10/2008 4:44:48 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Find a Polytech.

Actually, This is an excellent answer. I have a Norinco and it sits on the same rack as my LRB, an Armscorp and 6 Springfields.

I know it is a great rifle. I have one. I was just preparing for the normal BS about doing all these unnecessary things to it or it being Chicom, etc.

Posted: 4/10/2008 9:39:50 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Can someone give me a list of ALL the parts I would need to assemble my own M14 and list some websites that sell all the parts that are needed and how much would it cost me to put together a m14 using usgi parts and all being good parts and not being cheap parts.

I offer up a simple list.

Other than that I suggest you get busy cruising the M14 web sites.

Posted: 4/10/2008 9:52:05 PM EDT

[#9]

I scrounged all the parts off of internet forum EEs, PXs and whatevers. I got a Armscorp receiver, thru RA parts. The other parts are all USGI save the 18.5" LRB Criterion standard weight Chromed bbl.

I paid a grand total of $1560.00 including all shipping and transfer fee.

Keep in mind that the stock should have all the metal (if not Synthetic)

Also the trigger assy. should come as a complete group.

That included a Armorer to build it.

Posted: 4/12/2008 12:35:12 PM EDT

[#10]

I just completed building an M1A on an Armscorp receiver. The receiver was approximately $400, and it cost another $400 to have it professionally assembled which included cutting the chamber on a super-match barrel, and reaming the flash suppressor. Add the cost of a parts kit, and you are pretty close to the cost of a new one. For a list of all the parts, go to the Springfield Armory web site http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?clicktype=rifles and open the M1A Manual. Page 35 has an exploded view that names all the parts.

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