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Posted: 7/30/2005 9:36:24 AM EDT
[#1]
get the FAL, mags are far less expensive than the M1a, just as accurate as the standard M1a, and an overall better value if you ask me.
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Posted: 7/30/2005 9:37:00 AM EDT
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This is the wrong place to ask...
(AR15.com) Go to the M1A armory forum and you would get the same biased opinion... I have a M1A and I would definately take one over any AR (Except for one that's full-auto  )... |
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Posted: 7/30/2005 9:40:33 AM EDT
[#3]
the springfields reciever is cast, get a fal
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Posted: 7/30/2005 9:43:06 AM EDT
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FAL!
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Posted: 7/30/2005 9:43:18 AM EDT
[#5]
neither, get a FAL while you can.
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Posted: 7/30/2005 9:43:39 AM EDT
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I have Ar's, FAL's, and M1A's--If I had to grab one and go it would be one of the FAL's.
But my only answer to a terrible dilemma like this was to get a couple of each. If you do go the STANDARD M1A route, try to find one with a GI barrel My 2 cents |
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Posted: 7/30/2005 9:43:44 AM EDT
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I love my springfield M1A. Like you said, you'll get another AR15 down the road. (like I did) but I really enjoy having an M1A in my closet. A lot of fun to shoot, no offense - but I thought it was more fun than the FALs that I shot. That's why I chose it.
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Posted: 7/30/2005 9:52:54 AM EDT
[#8]
AR10, or FAL. Or a rifle bult on one of these forged M14 receivers.
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Posted: 7/30/2005 9:54:05 AM EDT
[#9]
Get the M1A.
I have a loaded Springfield that I bought years ago. Never had a problem with it. The sights on an M1A are much nicer than any FAL that I have ever shot. I would take an M14 style rifle over an FAL anyday. As for the mags, you can buy them cheap now that the assault weapons ban is gone. I am giving serious thought to the LRB arms one with the forged reciever and all USGI parts. Sounds like a sweet rifle  Anyhow, start with the Fulton Armory to read up on the M1A: www.fulton-armory.com/ Go here to buy M14 mags for cheap: www.ammoman.com/ You wont go wrong with Fulton Armory or The Ammo Man. Top notch people to deal with  |
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Posted: 7/30/2005 9:54:40 AM EDT
[#10]
Aparently not, as the majority so far has recommended an FAL. |
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Posted: 7/30/2005 9:57:15 AM EDT
[#11]
I would go with a FAL. It's a good reliable weapon, and the mags are much cheaper than the M1A. The rifle itself is generally cheaper too.
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Posted: 7/30/2005 10:02:15 AM EDT
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If you are going on the cheap, I'd have to say get the Fal.
I own ARs, M1As and Fals. In all honesty, the Fals do just as good a job as the M1As, I just have a thing for the M1/M1A. My two cents. Sheep |
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Posted: 7/30/2005 10:03:38 AM EDT
[#13]
DSA STG58 blows the SA M1A's out of the water in my opinion.
And it even comes with a bi-pod! 
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Posted: 7/30/2005 10:05:23 AM EDT
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You know...you could get a CMP M1 Garand and be just as happy...
You would own a peice of history, while spending less money.  www.odcmp.com |
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Posted: 7/30/2005 10:07:23 AM EDT
[#15]
Nuh uh! SA M1A blows the STG58 out of the water! plus chicks dig it.  
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Posted: 7/30/2005 10:07:24 AM EDT
[#16]
Since you already have a Colt AR-15, why not step up to a .308 and seriously look at a M14/M1A.
Besides you will still have your Colt, so why get another at this point, if you want tp upgrade your collection I myself am not a real big fan of Springfield Armory Inc, but it is one that can fill the void when looking for a .30 caliber platform I have a LRB M14SA and would recommend it to anyone. I have heard great reviews about Fulton Armory's M14 |
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Posted: 7/30/2005 10:07:36 AM EDT
[#17]
+1 
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Posted: 7/30/2005 10:16:11 AM EDT
[#18]
Fal, hands down winner. Mags are $5 too.
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Posted: 7/30/2005 10:27:35 AM EDT
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That's one thing I've noticed, why the hell are M1A mags so expensive?
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Posted: 7/30/2005 10:27:45 AM EDT
[#20]
Shouldn't she shoot with her eyes open? That's how I was taught anyway. 
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Posted: 7/30/2005 10:27:46 AM EDT
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I say fal also, far greater range of ammo you can shoot with the adjustable gas port. I got one a few weeks ago and it is more accurate then I am. Or get a Garand, and shoot cheap also.
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Posted: 7/30/2005 10:30:01 AM EDT
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It has to be an AR.15.
It's not M1A.com or Pie.com. I wouldn't mind joining Pie.com. Colt_SBR |
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Posted: 7/30/2005 10:31:26 AM EDT
[#23]
Good luck getting through the .spam, .virus and .adware Stick to the hun. 
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Posted: 7/30/2005 10:32:45 AM EDT
[#24]
I vote Garand. Mine is the one rifle that I will not part with.
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Posted: 7/30/2005 10:33:01 AM EDT
[#25]
7.5 pages
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Posted: 7/30/2005 10:44:04 AM EDT
[#26]
get a rack grade CMP M1 (about $300) and convert it to .308...then get the AR15
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Posted: 7/30/2005 10:47:08 AM EDT
[#27]
Good advice. But right now, FALs are probably the best value. Getting an M1A built off of USGI parts and the required 15-20 magazines is cost prohibitive now. But I would never sell my M1A. |
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Posted: 7/30/2005 10:50:17 AM EDT
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AR10
308 power plus it's a better accuracy platform than an M14. If you go the AR10-A2 route, it comes with better sights than either the FAL or the M14. |
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Posted: 7/30/2005 12:58:12 PM EDT
[#29]
FAL(s) all the way.
 M1A- no pistol grip, no thanks. |
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Posted: 7/30/2005 1:08:57 PM EDT
[#30]
No What ?????? Look again  
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Posted: 7/30/2005 1:10:34 PM EDT
[#31]
M1a
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Posted: 7/30/2005 1:21:57 PM EDT
[#32]
You can easily find surplus Taiwanese GI mags (every bit as good as USGI) for $14 each. Yeah, I know that's still X2 what FAL mags are, but still it is hardly expensive. Get an M1A, you won't regret it. I have an AR and an M1, next on the list is an M1903A3 and an M14 clone. |
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Posted: 7/30/2005 1:23:05 PM EDT
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Agree, get a Garand first. Get the real McCoy before they are gone. |
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Posted: 7/30/2005 2:10:50 PM EDT
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I recommend a semi-automatic only M14 type rifle but that's no surprise.
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Posted: 7/30/2005 2:16:56 PM EDT
[#35]
AFRCOM seems off lately...
GET BOTH! |
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Posted: 7/30/2005 3:12:51 PM EDT
[#36]
Neither....get an AR-10
Better sights and ergonomics than the FAL You don't have to worry about buying parts for it to bring it up to speed like you would have to with a new M1A. |
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Posted: 7/30/2005 4:45:24 PM EDT
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Before the thread was moved there was a poll... poll coming!
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Posted: 7/30/2005 5:33:58 PM EDT
[#38]
After 3 votes, it is clear that the overwhelming choice is the FAL, by a margin of 2:1
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Posted: 7/30/2005 5:42:37 PM EDT
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2 pages 5 votes
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Posted: 7/30/2005 5:54:34 PM EDT
[#40]
wow |
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Posted: 7/30/2005 6:05:24 PM EDT
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I've got all 3.
I like my M1A best! an FAL is a nice MBR, and it's in 7.62 so I "obligated" to own it. next on my list is a CETME and HK (detect a theme?)
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Posted: 7/31/2005 1:58:15 AM EDT
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Hey...where did you get that stock...??? Hmmm...now you have me thinking... I need a new gun when I get back from Korea.. I could take my old M1A and give it a nice new stock.. and have LRB build me a nice new match gun Decisions decisions... |
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Posted: 7/31/2005 7:00:20 AM EDT
[#43]
Get a percision AR15 upper for the rifle you have, it'll be cheaper and you won't have to familirize yourself on an entire new platform. It will able to reach out and touch targets with ease, while not at 1,000 yards like the .308.
You could stockpile on one type of ammo for your battle rifle, and a percision round for your DMR. But in the end you could use either types of ammo in either rifle, plus you could use the same magazines, and parts. |
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Posted: 7/31/2005 7:23:43 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/31/2005 3:44:27 PM EDT
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And, it's sufficiently similar to the AR15 you already have that maintaining it will be simple. You already "know" the weapon. |
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Posted: 7/31/2005 8:16:47 PM EDT
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I had an M1A and a FAL. I sold off the M1A. Why? I like the pistol grip firing position, and I wasn't about to spend hundreds of $$ for a Sage, etc. stock. Basically, since I got my FAL, I haven't shot the M1A.
Also, since you haven't specified primary duties of the rifle, it's kind of hard for me to vote. |
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Posted: 7/31/2005 8:29:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/31/2005 9:18:49 PM EDT
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While I much prefer the M14 type to the FAL , I'd say buy a FAL now since it's going to be harder and harder to find a lower priced FAL in the future with all this ATF bs of late.You'll be able to buy M14 clones for many moons to come.
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