Is the norinco m14s thicker around the forestock than an actual springfield M14?

[dustintml]

From what I have seen in pictures; this definitely seems to be the case. I am just wondering if it is anything that anyone would consider annoying about the rifle.

 

[t-star]

i don't know about the wood one, but is sure thicker and heavier than the fiberglas usgi- and it feels more "clubby"- it's also thicker in the wrist- and it's enough that you can feel the differece if you put the 2 side by side- i can't speak to a usgi wood stock- however, most folks replace that chu wood anyway, right off the bat, so don't let that influence your decision in any way

 

[RobSmith]

Only "annoying" thing about the Norinco M14's is that dealers can't seem to keep them in stock for any lenght of time LOL.

 

[t-star]

well, there's at least 1 or 2 i know of that have been sittng on a dealers shelf for over a year- they're both bells, and one is a camo - reason,- price- 629 - and TOO DAMNED HEAVY- plus mistrust of the chinese-

 

[dustintml]

Does anyone know where it would be possible to get a used springfield m14 (not the norinco chinese copy) on the internet or around the maritimes of eastern canada?

 

[Petrock]

well, there's at least 1 or 2 i know of that have been sittng on a dealers shelf for over a year- they're both bells, and one is a camo - reason,- price- 629 - and TOO DAMNED HEAVY- plus mistrust of the chinese-

That price is rediculous and so is the camo they put on the rifle.

 

[Petrock]

Does anyone know where it would be possible to get a used springfield m14 (not the norinco chinese copy) on the internet or around the maritimes of eastern canada?

Unless you have the converted auto status I think you'd have better luck asking for a Springfield M1A. Try searching that on the EE.