AIA M10 No.4 mk.IV question
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As time goes on and people actually start to shoot these fine rifles, they will only become more appreciated.
I really like mine. It is a capable and strong rifle. There are a few fellows on "Milsurps" that point out some of the metalurgical qualities of the rifle and its design, mainly the rear locking lugs and how the action stretches throughout its full length back to the locking lug recesses. They seem to be trying to be informative rather than derogatory. Of course there are some purists that just won't even accept it as an authentic Lee Enfield design and some clubs won't allow them in competition so take them with a grain of salt before aquiring one.
Personally, I like them. They are a great improvement on a great design. They are reilable, accurate and consistent. I've shot mine under extreme conditions, -40C and frozen from sweating in a warm vehicle. The rifle did this more than once. It fell in a slough once and was covered with mud. I sloshed it around in the cleaner water and made sure the bore was clear of crud and water drops, no problems at all. These rifles will really take a pounding and come out shooting. I would really like to see an after market laminate or kevlar stock come available for them.
I really like mine. It is a capable and strong rifle. There are a few fellows on "Milsurps" that point out some of the metalurgical qualities of the rifle and its design, mainly the rear locking lugs and how the action stretches throughout its full length back to the locking lug recesses. They seem to be trying to be informative rather than derogatory. Of course there are some purists that just won't even accept it as an authentic Lee Enfield design and some clubs won't allow them in competition so take them with a grain of salt before aquiring one.
Personally, I like them. They are a great improvement on a great design. They are reilable, accurate and consistent. I've shot mine under extreme conditions, -40C and frozen from sweating in a warm vehicle. The rifle did this more than once. It fell in a slough once and was covered with mud. I sloshed it around in the cleaner water and made sure the bore was clear of crud and water drops, no problems at all. These rifles will really take a pounding and come out shooting. I would really like to see an after market laminate or kevlar stock come available for them.
- Location
- Pile of Bones, SK
They are nice rifles for sure. I was waiting on Johnone a few years ago to bring in the 7.62X39 but I guess it never happened due to the AK mag...
That was a bummer for sure. I would have thought that they still would have sold pretty well even with cut down 5 rounder mags though.
Maybe he's still trying to work around it.
That was a bummer for sure. I would have thought that they still would have sold pretty well even with cut down 5 rounder mags though.
I thought the issue was they never worked the bugs out of that calibre rifles to Johnone's satisfaction?
- Location
- Pile of Bones, SK
I never heard about that. Quite possible. Are there known issues with those models?
- Location
- Pile of Bones, SK
- Location
- Pile of Bones, SK
I believe there was a distributor for the US before anywhere else but that fell through, so some AIA's made it to the States. Not sure if there is a new one as of yet. I think that's why the MkIV's we got up here all have US import stamps on them. I assume Marstar bought up that distributor's remaining stock and redirected it here.
If they brought the 7.62x39 versions I would buy it in a heart beat.
Too bad I heard they have feeding problems though.
Although I know for a fact they made a second generation of the 7.62x39 version in 2008.
dunno if that version has the feeding problem corrected though.
Too bad I heard they have feeding problems though.
Although I know for a fact they made a second generation of the 7.62x39 version in 2008.
dunno if that version has the feeding problem corrected though.
Perhaps they haven't gotten them in since they would be in competition with the $200-$300 SKS in that calibre? I don't think that is the case in Australia but it is here.
Why would a company not actively seek to market its product in the single, largest, most lucrative market in the world? Australia, Canada, NZ, Europe are small potatos indeed compared with the US.
I know nothing more about these rifles than what I have read on the 'net, but I think that the failure to gain entry to the US market lies with the company.
I know nothing more about these rifles than what I have read on the 'net, but I think that the failure to gain entry to the US market lies with the company.
I really like mine:
The wood is fantastic. Teak, I believe, and dammmm heavy!
The build quality is superb. It's all machined, not stamped parts.
I haven't fired it yet, but it feels like a very solid rifle that should have very little recoil. I think it's around 14 lbs.
Wish I could find more mags though.
The wood is fantastic. Teak, I believe, and dammmm heavy!
The build quality is superb. It's all machined, not stamped parts.
I haven't fired it yet, but it feels like a very solid rifle that should have very little recoil. I think it's around 14 lbs.
Wish I could find more mags though.
I bought mine a few months ago to have an Enfield look-a-like that shot .308 and I'm very impressed. As accurate as all hell, great finish and a real complement to an Enfield collection - makes for a nice range day to start off with a couple of No I MkIII's, work through the No 4's and, when the eys are getting tired of iron sights, finish off with a scoped version of what the Enfield may have been like had production continued. As a bonus the barrel is easy peasy to clean !
