Next Generation M14

ExSoldier · May 15th, 2006, 10:23 PM

New-era M14 alleviates reliability issues
Jane's International Defense Review ^ | 10 May 06 |

Responding to a US Army Special Operations Command (SOCOM) requirement, Sage International developed a chassis-type stock for M14 rifles that transforms the M14 into a 21st century enhanced tactical carbine. This stock is now being used to modify M14 rifles at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Indiana. The result is the Mk 14, Mod 0 Enhanced Battle Rifle (EBR), which can be obtained by any force that uses M14 rifles either by purchasing the EBR stock and converting existing M14 type rifles or buying a semi-automatic-only version of the Mk 14, Mod 0 from US company Fulton Armory.

The conversion from standard M14 to Mk 14 involves several modifications. First, the M14 barrel has been shortened from 559 mm to 470 mm with the standard M14 flash suppressor replaced by a Smith Enterprises Vortex flash suppressor that reduces flash by approximately 99 per cent. With a 470 mm barrelled carbine, the high-performance Vortex flash suppressor was a virtual necessity. The front sight that once sat atop the flash suppressor has been moved to the gas cylinder lock.

The bolt stop has been replaced by a 'paddle' type similar to that of the M4 Carbine. This allows the bolt to be released without removing the trigger hand from the pistol grip as opposed to the original M14 that required the bolt handle to be pulled to the rear after a fresh magazine was inserted to release the bolt stop. The addition of the bolt release is a major advantage in combat where every second counts, not to mention being more convenient.

Finally, the clip guide on the receiver has been replaced by a 38 mm section of the MIL-STD-1913 rail to allow optics to be mounted, as with our test rifle, along with the Sage EBR stock

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Bud White · May 15th, 2006, 10:34 PM

Kinda makes a good looking weapon ugly funny they squeezed in EBR Evil black rifle even though they call it something else in the article

blacksan · May 15th, 2006, 11:03 PM

Dam, that was my drill rifle at boot camp, and I still am in love!!!

rocky · May 15th, 2006, 11:10 PM

looks funny , but works better.

'75scout · May 15th, 2006, 11:16 PM

Vltor makes a Modstock for the the M1A Socom II. It looks pretty cool.

ssssthesnake · May 15th, 2006, 11:28 PM

looks kinda bulky in the front just my opin though

'75scout · May 16th, 2006, 12:23 AM

At weighs in at about 10 or 11lbs without all the goodies you could fit on those rails.

CombatEffective · May 16th, 2006, 12:48 AM

I'd just as soon have a standard M14 or even better the SOCOM 16 or the Scout Squad.

ExSoldier · May 16th, 2006, 02:46 PM

Tastes Great!

Less Filling!

Airedale · May 16th, 2006, 08:55 PM

I have an 18" Bush model of the M1A. I sold the standard 22" M1A's I had. The Bush is the ticket.
Mine has the Smith Enterprise muzzle brake and the paddle style bolt release. I also have ARMS rail mounted but rarely mount a scope. I added a globe conversion front sight which helps these old eyes.
I didn't go with the EBR stock due to cost. I spent $18 at Numrich for a used USGI fiberglass and built up the comb with fiberglass. I then painted it with camo Krylon from Walmart.
The pic is my 3 gun Heavy Metal gear (but I now run my Kimber 1911as the handgun)
Dave

May 15th, 2006, 11:10 PM	#4
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,767	looks funny , but works better. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

May 16th, 2006, 12:48 AM	#8
CombatEffective Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,000	I'd just as soon have a standard M14 or even better the SOCOM 16 or the Scout Squad. __________________ Shooters' Legacy Special sections for S&W and Ruger

May 16th, 2006, 02:46 PM	#9
ExSoldier VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 4,209	Tastes Great! Less Filling! __________________ Former Infantry Captain; 20 yrs as an NRA Certified Instructor; Avid practitioner of the martial art: KLIK-PAO.

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May 15th, 2006, 10:34 PM	#2
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	Kinda makes a good looking weapon ugly funny they squeezed in EBR Evil black rifle even though they call it something else in the article

May 15th, 2006, 11:03 PM	#3
blacksan Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 260	Dam, that was my drill rifle at boot camp, and I still am in love!!!

May 15th, 2006, 11:16 PM	#5
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	Vltor makes a Modstock for the the M1A Socom II. It looks pretty cool.

May 15th, 2006, 11:28 PM	#6
ssssthesnake Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: utah Posts: 554	looks kinda bulky in the front just my opin though

May 16th, 2006, 12:23 AM	#7
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	At weighs in at about 10 or 11lbs without all the goodies you could fit on those rails.

May 16th, 2006, 08:55 PM	#10
Airedale Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 420	I have an 18" Bush model of the M1A. I sold the standard 22" M1A's I had. The Bush is the ticket. Mine has the Smith Enterprise muzzle brake and the paddle style bolt release. I also have ARMS rail mounted but rarely mount a scope. I added a globe conversion front sight which helps these old eyes. I didn't go with the EBR stock due to cost. I spent $18 at Numrich for a used USGI fiberglass and built up the comb with fiberglass. I then painted it with camo Krylon from Walmart. The pic is my 3 gun Heavy Metal gear (but I now run my Kimber 1911as the handgun) Dave