M14 Forum

bigblock

I don't think so. Polytech rifles in the USA can be made into nice rifles but the LRB is way better in fit, finish, and customer service. My LRB is the smoothest cycling rifle I have ever owned. My Polytech was ruff as a cob and I sold it off last year when money got tight. The best M14 recievers ever made were by TRW.

Mindfield

But this thread is about SAI v Poly, not LRB which is twice what an SAI is

YardDogOne

and how long is the warranty on an LRB?

Pro_USA1776

I gave up the beer drinking long ago....but sounds great! I am sure we could find lots to chat about!

bigblock

Not to start a pissing match but you don't need a warranty on something if its built/made right. I don't care what it is or who makes it. Lets see the hands of the LRB owners who got a bad one. They are out there but the line is really short. I believe LRB would take care of it if they messed up. Springfield couldn't sell rifles without the warranty with there rep.

Nice car by the way. I had a 55 210 2 door about 15 years ago. Wife was pregnent with our first child and the furnace went out and I was broke. (Crying eyes) I would trade my left nut for that one back, now that I don't need it(the nut).

jake2far

Good on you, I owned and built 5 LRB's, sold them all, because people like you believe in and drink the koolaid. Got my money back and could not be happier. I bought 7 more "ChiCom" weapons, sold off the parts kit and had a way better receiver for under $350.00. Bet you didn't pay $350.00 for your LRB.
This thread was about SAI vs Poly, if you want to talk about LRB maybe start your own thread, but since you brought it you couldn't be more wrong. LRB's are not better in any way, I have the nicest, smoothest, best shooting M14S Poly's on the planet, just ask me, they are mine, I built them, I am proud of them , and I could care less what your opinion of mine are. Good for you, you spent somewhere between 2 1/2 to 3 times what I did for your LRB and it does the same thing mine does, it shoots 7.62x51 ammo.

Yes you are trying to start a pissing match, this thread as stated is about SAI vs Poly, your comments about LRB are off point and on purpose to start a pissing match. So, I raised my hand, I had 5 each bad LRB receivers, do a search and find my posts I detail exactly what was wrong with them. As far as warranty goes you are correct, no one is looking for a warranty on Poly receivers, because they don't need one, they are as close to the TRW receiver available. Oh by the way this thread was not about Military M14's which are not available to the normal buyer, it was about SAI vs Poly, guess you missed that.
Poly's are still the best available, you know what is cool, I can and do believe my own press release.
I am sincerely happy for you, you believe that your LRB is the best you can buy, GOOD ON YOU, I believe that my Poly's are the best I can buy GOOD ON ME. Next time you want to tell me how bad my choice is, keep it to yourself.

Jim

Pro_USA1776

And my posts are considered over the top? Hey this is not the PRC, as long as we follow the forum rules I think we are okay, but thanks for your point. Have a great day, enjoy your freedom and your rifles....nuff said!

bigblock

This is not a fact just somthing you think. I said Polytech rifles can be made into nice rifles and I told you why I think LRBs are better and not the best. I could care less if you have 7 Polytech rifles, good for you. I did not make you sell anything because of drinking Koolaid. You are the one beating the Made in China reciever drum. I would not trade 1 LRB M14S rifle for 5 Polytech M14S rifles. You did save a lot of money on those rifles but at the end of the day are you happy that you have to defend you honor over owning them. I REALLY DON'T CARE. Have a nice day.

bigblock

Good for you.

bigblock

Were did I say that?

jbrooks

Speaking of LRB, can somebody take some pics of the receiver bridge area like I posted in POST #33 above? Macro, flash, hold the rifle about 2 feet away and you should get some good pics. Hold the action upside down and tilt the rifle to get a good, clear pic of the bridge "shelf" as I call it.

This area is where the manufacturer's attention to detail should show itself. This has got to be one of the hardest parts to get right. You have examples of what's "right" in the Garand pic in POST #33 above.

Much appreciated.

JWB

Kommander Kodiak

hey at least you didnt ask " whats better AK or M16?" ....wait -

triggernick

9mm vs 45acp

Tyson vs Ali

Chevy vs Ford

Leno vs Letterman (although we all know Johnny Carson wins...)

Point is, no one can tell you what is better. It's subjective. read on em, weigh the pros and cons, shoot and be happy.

people measure the factor of each pro and a con differently so decide what is important TO YOU and base your decision on that.

brassmagnet

Here's some food for thought.

I bought my Poly in 1993 for $379.00 NIB. It has digested a few thousand rounds and still shoots 2" at 100 yards (with my old eyes). Only things I changed were the rear sights, FH, and stock. I shot this Poly, and a 7.62MM rifle a couple of weeks ago, and both were equal in performance. 7.62MM rifle has all USGI parts except for receiver & bolt, but cost me 5 times as much (in today's money) when finished......

I've had two SAI's, and sold both years ago. They weren't bad rifles - just didn't see the need to sit on them at the time. Looking back, I should have kept one anyhow, but.....

I also have an Armscorp that I'm going to re-stock, and re-barrel with a SAK BBL to lighten it up. Also 5 times the cost of my Poly in today's money.

They're all good, and I'm keepin' all three!

Etool

Interesting, can you tell me why. I am new to the m14 platform and would like to hear your views.

Sorry all I didn't read the whole thread before I asked my question.