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CHP590 · February 7th, 2012, 08:19 PM

I'm new to this site but my family's had an M1A since 1980. Over the last couple of decades I drifted away, you know, college and the black rifle disease, that sort of thing. But, after shooting the plastic fantastic mattel toys, I reached back into the dark recesses of the gun cabinet, blew away the cobwebs and reacquainted myself with the old M1A. It's got a couple of issues, the op rod guide working loose. That was easily dealt with. Bolt roller impact mark, if I'm careful with a Dremel tool, then cold blue, no problem.
Now I need more ammunition and range time. Plus a new LRB or Smith Enterprises. And the plastic fantastic rifles. Well, they can go to the smelter.

bonamico · February 7th, 2012, 09:15 PM

Well welcome home! How about a pic of it?
Don't forget any rifle is only as good as the one pulling the trigger.

Young guns · February 7th, 2012, 09:55 PM

Good to see you got back to a real rifle and not a plastic toy. Welcome to the forum from your neighbor to the south, i have bhen up there in Oklahoma nice place. Dont forget if you have any questions feal free to ask and dont be affraid to chime in on any disscusion going on. Hope you enjoy your M1A and enjoy the forum. Would like to see some pics.
Good Shooting.

Seventh Fleet · February 8th, 2012, 04:43 AM

Howdy and welcome aboard. I'm glad that you've discovered this place since you're now back active in the M14 game since there's a wealth of knowledge here.

7th

Stg1944 · February 8th, 2012, 12:21 PM

Welcome aboard.

XXIV Corps · February 9th, 2012, 12:32 PM

Welcome on board CHP590, great site here about our beloved M14 rifles. Post often and enjoy the site Sir.

oubgdv2 · February 9th, 2012, 06:27 PM

Good to have another Oklahoman aboard.

CHP590 · February 10th, 2012, 04:23 PM

Gentlemen, thanks for the warm welcome. I've added a few pictures. This rifle was built by SAI,Inc. in June of 1980. The original bolt was replaced fairly early. The few GI parts are in the trigger group. Many of these early rifles came with M1 Garand bar-lock rear sights.

Rawnerves · February 12th, 2012, 08:54 PM

Welcome to the forum, enjoy.

RET DEP 04 · February 13th, 2012, 05:31 PM

Welcome to the forum from NorCal. Nice rifle, have fun getting back into this great platform and have fun here. Lots of great folks and years of info to keep you busy.