I wish I could find a picture to show you.
He was an Army G.I.
Joe that came with a green dress uniform, tie, dress shoes, hat and all.
He came with one gun and one gun only: a beautiful walnut-stocked M14.
I can spot one from across the room and know immediately that its an M1A.
The rifle is iconic.
We have seen iton the big screen in movies, and our beloved childhood toys came equipped with it.
The name Springfield Armory has long been associated with guns that have made a mark on history.
TheM1 Garandis where the fascination with the story of the M1A began.
I know personally, Id like to have one just because its a famous American rifle.
Today, the M14-based semi-automatic M1A is really no different.
Basically, Id like one of those standard-issue M1A rifles too, just because.
I know there are a lot of people who are no different.
Yesterday and Tomorrow, Today
For me, nostalgia is enough reason to purchase an M1A.
But for those who want something a little more modern, Springfield Armory developed the M1A Loaded Precision rifle.
This version of the M1A weighs in at over 11 lbs.
and is around 46 in overall length.
It has a National Match medium-weight barrel with a 1:8 twist.
It also has a National Match tuned two-stage trigger.
These qualities and features aid this rifle in being living up to its name of a precision rifle.
The M1A is a rifle that no doubt will be around for many, many more years.
I for one would be glad to see the M1A stick around.
A truly American rifle with a distinguished look and unique design deserves nothing less.
