SA M1A CQB

[Krazykarl]

Friend at work has a new Springfield Armory rifle for sale. Anyone here try one out? I initially declined. 10 pounds for a carbine is heavy. New production SA not the greatest quality compared to my older SA rifles. 308 from a short barrel sounds brutal. List price of $2100 is steep. His price of $1600 is still excessive compared to quality m4 products.

[ghostly]

Not my cup of tea, but if you're interested, consider checking with FFLs to see what they could get you one for. In today's market I'd think you could find a better deal.

Personally, is ask myself what I want this rifle for...does it fill a gap in your arsenal? If not, that's silly money to spend. It sounds like you're already well equipped and $1600 feeds your existing rifles a long way.


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[Krazykarl]

It has no purpose in my life. Other carbines in my possession are better equipped for the price. His proposal did make me think about the benefits or even negatives of a 308 carbine.

[misfit47]

Skip it. My shortest m14 (Bula Defense XM21 ) is 18.5. I got an Adams arms small frame enhanced patrol for a 16" 308. Hell of a lot lighter.

[SteyrAUG]

Be better off spending the extra money on a Colt 901.

[T2C]

I cut my teeth on the M-14 and have owned quite a few M1A's and M1 Garands. I shoot more .30 caliber than anything else and prefer the cartridge for punching paper.

The M1A CQB is a decent weapon, but for a close quarters long arm I would go with a 5.56mm carbine.

[Moose-Knuckle]

As a SA M1A owner I'd say unless you have a specific interest in a short M1A, or the M1A in general stay clear. They really are a niche item and as others have stated for that kind of money there are better options available.