Finally an M1a OwnerThis is a discussion on Finally an M1a Owner within the The M14 forums, part of the M14 M1A Forum category; Hi all,
After a long wait for my New Jersey firearms ID card. I was finally able to purchase my M1A.
This whole process was ...
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November 27th, 2012, 05:55 PM
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#1 | | Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New Jersey
Posts: 1
| Finally an M1a Owner
Hi all,
After a long wait for my New Jersey firearms ID card. I was finally able to purchase my M1A. 
This whole process was a fight the entire way, after getting my FID card none of the stores had M1a's in stock nor did they know when they could get them :S. As a last resort i tried a small gun store on the way home from work, Boom they had 3 !!
I ended up going with a Springfield Armory Standard with a black synthetic stock. I shot it the same day. What a blast.
Hope to learn alot here, more specifically what ammo to feed this thing !
Pictures When i get the chance.. Thanks everyone
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November 27th, 2012, 05:56 PM
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#2 | | Old Salt
Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 1,833
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Worth the wait, welcome!
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November 27th, 2012, 06:10 PM
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#3 | | Master Gunner
Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: hot springs,ar
Posts: 867
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Welcome from Arkansas!
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November 27th, 2012, 06:55 PM
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#4 | | Designated Marksman
Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tennessee
Posts: 693
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Congrats!
Be patient and enjoy the ride... it's addictive.
The more extra parts you collect, it's more likely a 2nd rifle will be born. 
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November 27th, 2012, 07:42 PM
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#5 | | Old Salt
Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Capital Region, NY
Posts: 1,221
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Congrats. enjoy the rifle. I love mine!
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November 27th, 2012, 07:59 PM
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#6 | | Lifer
Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texas
Posts: 9,141
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sry about the ID card stuff.
we are really glad to have you here!
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November 27th, 2012, 08:08 PM
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#7 | | Lifer
Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 29 Palms, CA
Posts: 3,915
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Congrats on getting your M1A! Geez, even CA doesn't have that card (yet) for rifles, sorry to hear it was such a fight but at least you have it now.
m14brian
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November 28th, 2012, 12:18 AM
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#8 | | Automatic Rifleman
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: orlando floriduh
Posts: 169
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Congratulations on your buy. Get some CMI mags and start reloading. 30cal is an expensive addiction, but worth it.
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November 28th, 2012, 12:30 AM
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#9 | | Fire Team Leader
Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA
Posts: 197
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Welcome fellow NJ captive! Your goin to learn a lot around here. Its an addiction for sure.
Wait till you decide you want a pistol.... The permit process is such a head ace. I apply for 3 permits at once, just in case so I dont have to go through the whole process repeatedly.
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November 28th, 2012, 02:52 AM
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#10 | | Old Salt
Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northwest Ga
Posts: 1,218
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Welcome from NW Ga
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November 28th, 2012, 03:49 AM
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#11 | | Platoon Sergeant
Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PA
Posts: 309
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Welcome! Yea i dont know why jersey has that stupid id card crap. Im stationed here but ive bought all my weapons in either maine or pennsylvania! Heard its a headache to get the card. Mine likes federals 168 gr otm made for m1a, its usually cheap 15 dollars a box, but right now it seems to be all sold out. And buy ammo online, all of the jersey gun shops i have been to rip people off with high prices. Online is the way to go!
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November 28th, 2012, 04:39 AM
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#12 | | Grunt
Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: central New York
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Congats and welcome as well. Like magmafia said, you'll want to start reloading if you shoot very much. Federal brass holds up better than Winchester, so buy that and save it up. Watch craigslist for used reloading equipment or Christmas deals on new stuff (Midway USA). Enjoy.
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November 28th, 2012, 05:22 AM
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#13 | | Automatic Rifleman
Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: young harris Ga.
Posts: 131
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Originally Posted by Alibius  Congats and welcome as well. Like magmafia said, you'll want to start reloading if you shoot very much. Federal brass holds up better than Winchester, so buy that and save it up. Watch craigslist for used reloading equipment or Christmas deals on new stuff (Midway USA). Enjoy. | I also am having very good luck with the federal brass m1a's really eat brass up if you are wanting loaded ammo try those american eagles loads made just for m1as they are 168gr match sierras they shoot great and are really one of the cheapest loads you can find
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November 28th, 2012, 07:28 AM
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#14 | | Rifleman
Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Arizona
Posts: 68
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As a noob I wanted to say welcome to the family! I just got my Scout and felt the need to warn you about something. If your rifle is anything like mine, she will be a hungry mistress that needs to be fed often. A lot. Allllll the time!!!!
Again welcome. These guys here know their stuff!!!! 
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November 28th, 2012, 07:52 AM
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#15 | | Scout Sniper
Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New York
Posts: 759
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Welcome to the family. Good luck with her.
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