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One of the most iconic rifles to grace American ranges is the Springfield M1A. The M1A is the semi-auto version of the classic M14. To better understand the love affair with this gun, we need to look at the history of the M14/M1A. In 1957, the M14 replaced the M1 Garand following extensive competition over the previous years.
Springfield has the distinction of allowing civilian shooters the opportunity to own their own semi-automatic version of the M14. In 1974, they began manufacturing what would be labeled the “M1A”. It would be a civilian version of the M14. It would be so close to the M14 that Springfield initially used surplus G.I. parts to build their guns. Eventually, they began to manufacture all the parts themselves. In doing so, they were able to improve accuracy.
Fast forward to today, and we find the M-14/M1A still a popular rifle in the shooting industry.
athlonoutdoors.com
Springfield has the distinction of allowing civilian shooters the opportunity to own their own semi-automatic version of the M14. In 1974, they began manufacturing what would be labeled the “M1A”. It would be a civilian version of the M14. It would be so close to the M14 that Springfield initially used surplus G.I. parts to build their guns. Eventually, they began to manufacture all the parts themselves. In doing so, they were able to improve accuracy.
Fast forward to today, and we find the M-14/M1A still a popular rifle in the shooting industry.
History of the M14/M1A – An Eternal Classic
One of the most iconic rifles to grace American ranges is the Springfield M1A. The M1A is the semi-auto version
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