M1 Garand vs M1A/M14 - Page 3

aus71383 · October 30th, 2007, 04:59 PM

Thanks for the input everyone - I may still keep an M14 somewhere on my list...but that could easily be replaced by an FAL. Bottom line I'm going to get the M1 Garand first - then I'll need a "Homeland Defense Rifle" - and by the time the next long gun purchase comes up I'll have had plenty of time to think it over.

Thanks again,

Austin

Duisburg · October 30th, 2007, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tegemu

I've always thought that the M14 was essentially an M1 with a larger magazine capacity. With that in mind, I would elect for the M14.

along with the removal of the internal magazine feed by 8 round clips the longstroke gas system of the M1 Garand was tuned to a shortstroke for the M14 and the action was refined as well. Hence, less recoil, more shots per reload, more velocity (due to less gas being siphoned) and lighter weight.

Rob99VMI04 · October 30th, 2007, 05:19 PM

got a M1A Scout and just picked up a M1 Garande. I think there both awesome. With the garande you get a longer sight radius if that matters. With the M1A you get More capacity. I wonder if the kill ratio per cartridge fired was higher in WWII than Vietnam. All I know 8 times with 30.06 ain't to shabby.

Supertac45 · November 8th, 2007, 05:17 PM

I'll take the M1A with changeable mags.

ridurall · November 16th, 2007, 08:47 PM

I've got a my fathers M1 and a Federal Ordinance M-14 (M1A). My father is a WWII vet and when he got his M1 from the DCM he was the happiest guy in Colorado. I was home on leave when it came in and got to go with him to pick it up at the gun shop the DCM shipped it to. While it's a great weapon, if I had to pick one as a battle rifle I think I'd stick with the M14. I've got more .308 ammo laying around here then 30-06. I know some folks don't like the Federal Ordinance receivers but my M14 shoots great and will out shoot the M1.

azchevy · November 16th, 2007, 09:51 PM

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October 30th, 2007, 05:19 PM	#23
Rob99VMI04 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ABOVE is the FOOTPRINT of a common american CHICKEN Posts: 1,701	got a M1A Scout and just picked up a M1 Garande. I think there both awesome. With the garande you get a longer sight radius if that matters. With the M1A you get More capacity. I wonder if the kill ratio per cartridge fired was higher in WWII than Vietnam. All I know 8 times with 30.06 ain't to shabby. __________________ "You may find me one day dead in a ditch somewhere. But by God, you'll find me in a pile of brass." - Trooper M. Padgett "When seconds count.....Cops Respond in Minutes"

November 8th, 2007, 05:17 PM	#24
Supertac45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan's U.P. Posts: 3,000	I'll take the M1A with changeable mags. __________________ Les Baer 45 Sig Man N.R.A. Patron Life Member M.C.R.G.O.

November 16th, 2007, 08:47 PM	#25
ridurall Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SW Oklahoma Posts: 735	I've got a my fathers M1 and a Federal Ordinance M-14 (M1A). My father is a WWII vet and when he got his M1 from the DCM he was the happiest guy in Colorado. I was home on leave when it came in and got to go with him to pick it up at the gun shop the DCM shipped it to. While it's a great weapon, if I had to pick one as a battle rifle I think I'd stick with the M14. I've got more .308 ammo laying around here then 30-06. I know some folks don't like the Federal Ordinance receivers but my M14 shoots great and will out shoot the M1. __________________ Life member NRA since 1983 I normally carry a Sig Pro .40 in a Crossbreed IWB but when necessary will switch to: Baby Eagle .40 W/Kramer holster Bersa Thunder380 Kel-Tec P3AT Skyy 9mm

November 16th, 2007, 09:51 PM	#26
azchevy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oceanfront Property Posts: 506	bm-69 __________________ "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."- Edmund Burke

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October 30th, 2007, 04:59 PM	#21
aus71383 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,711	Thanks for the input everyone - I may still keep an M14 somewhere on my list...but that could easily be replaced by an FAL. Bottom line I'm going to get the M1 Garand first - then I'll need a "Homeland Defense Rifle" - and by the time the next long gun purchase comes up I'll have had plenty of time to think it over. Thanks again, Austin