Got a question, Is the US allowing M1As to be shipped into Canada. I have sent out numeruos emails and no responce as of yet.Im looking to purchase one and the selection in Canada is pretty much non existant.I have found only two at dealers one used SAM1A with a Homemade Stock and one new Socom which doesnt fit my needs because of Barrel length.I know theres plenty of Chinese M14s and I will quite likly purchase one, but I would like a North American M1A as well.
M1A Imports from the US
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Hi, depends on how much your willing to spend on your M1A. You can go and buy a complete M1A rifle from LRB and have it imported in to Canada by Daves sport shop or questar. That will cost you well over 4000$. You should PM m14doctor for more info. He might be able to build one for you
An M1A is a commercial sporting rifle. No restrictions.
Epp's is a Springfield dealer. Only listing a SOCOM(silly thing that it is), at the moment. Goble's, here in London, wants $2469 for a 'Standard'. Roughly 3 grand for a 'Loaded'. Well over that for NM rifles. Mind you, that doesn't mean they have one.
Epp's is a Springfield dealer. Only listing a SOCOM(silly thing that it is), at the moment. Goble's, here in London, wants $2469 for a 'Standard'. Roughly 3 grand for a 'Loaded'. Well over that for NM rifles. Mind you, that doesn't mean they have one.
Yea Prices are kinda over the top in Canada I just checked out Gobles they list their Springfields for around 1000.00 on average more than what the Americans pay, seems like a pretty good profit margin.Thanks for informing me about Gobles though, first I heard about them.
If I Recall Correctly.
As for F.N. Sports, I have heard a lot of bad stories about them. Ask anybody who has ever had to send something back through them for warranty. They set a new standard for bad service, and frankly don't care what anybody thinks because they make more money from their military and LE department contracts than from civilian sales.
As for F.N. Sports, I have heard a lot of bad stories about them. Ask anybody who has ever had to send something back through them for warranty. They set a new standard for bad service, and frankly don't care what anybody thinks because they make more money from their military and LE department contracts than from civilian sales.
YOu know, Springfield is nice, but just like Norinco's or even Springfields, they each have there set of problems.
Your better off buying a 2009 Norc and having M14Doctor build it up to NM for WAY less money than buying an original. (Probably shoots better too)
My 2 cents
Your better off buying a 2009 Norc and having M14Doctor build it up to NM for WAY less money than buying an original. (Probably shoots better too)
My 2 cents
Shop around..got a new Springfield for 1895$ + tax at our Club - CTVSP. When it is time to sell a Springfield will always sell better and retain value more than a modified Norc.
Barrel for barrel my choice will also be a Springfield.
I am not saying that a modified Norc is a bad gun..my choice is a genuine unmodified gun.My Springfield shoot very well out of the box..no mod.no problems at all.
Barrel for barrel my choice will also be a Springfield.
I am not saying that a modified Norc is a bad gun..my choice is a genuine unmodified gun.My Springfield shoot very well out of the box..no mod.no problems at all.
Again as far as the Norc or Poly I have no doubt that they are conpentant firearms even right out of the box .I have owned a Norinco in a 1911 config and it performance was decent.Its just, well I picked a Springfield a few years ago at P&D and it felt right and looked right as well, I dont get that same feeling on the Chicoms. sad to say for my wallet.With that being said, I will be buying a Norc to bang around with maybe shoot the odd deer or coyote but I have a little room in the safe for a couple more as my Ruger Mini Targets up for sale as well as a couple more that I have lost interest in. And Im going to have a qauilty M1A in there before long whether its a LRB build or a stock springfield at this point I dont really care
Ive checked it out, the one springfield tempted me but 2300.00 seems to much for a used one, and hes not flexable on price. The others being Socoms do not have required barrel length, as I will use this for a second hunting rifle , not to mention one Socom is more money than than what a dealer has it on for right now.
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i own both a norc and a spring...but i had to wait over a year and i have to say that buyin the spring was worth all $2300. nothing wrong with the norc but it aint no spring for grouping or looks. if you want a spring i say go for it
When buying a newer manufacture M1A make sure you get one with an F code bolt.
From the July 03, 2007 draft of the Third Edition of M14 Rifle History and Development:
Bolt - Springfield Armory, Inc. M1A bolts are manufactured in the United States of America. The M1A bolts are typically marked 7790186-SA on the first line and A00030, B00048 or F00059 or similar number on the second line. They may have markings such as D and M3 on the rear end and A9 or B1 on the bottom surface. The letter A prefix for the number under 7790186-SA means the bolt was cast then finish machined. The letter B prefix for the number under 7790186-SA means the bolt was machined from bar stock. The letter F prefix for the number under 7790186-SA means the bolt is forged. Springfield Armory, Inc. began installing F prefix M1A bolts by no later than 2000.
When I look at buying an M1A, I make damn sure it either has an F code bolt or a real GI one, you do not want an A code bolt! These rifles cost alot of money for a cast receiver copy so be careful what you're buying.
From the July 03, 2007 draft of the Third Edition of M14 Rifle History and Development:
Bolt - Springfield Armory, Inc. M1A bolts are manufactured in the United States of America. The M1A bolts are typically marked 7790186-SA on the first line and A00030, B00048 or F00059 or similar number on the second line. They may have markings such as D and M3 on the rear end and A9 or B1 on the bottom surface. The letter A prefix for the number under 7790186-SA means the bolt was cast then finish machined. The letter B prefix for the number under 7790186-SA means the bolt was machined from bar stock. The letter F prefix for the number under 7790186-SA means the bolt is forged. Springfield Armory, Inc. began installing F prefix M1A bolts by no later than 2000.
When I look at buying an M1A, I make damn sure it either has an F code bolt or a real GI one, you do not want an A code bolt! These rifles cost alot of money for a cast receiver copy so be careful what you're buying.
