thanks for the feed back,lots more than i expected . Yes , i will probably have them both but right now there is a lot more surplus ammo for the m14 ,i am not into the tacticool stuff though.so i would probably get out to shoot it more.thanks again
Which is better? M1 garand or a norinco M14?
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Polar Man
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If you can find a Garand for a good price I would scoop it up, but an M14 will be a fun gun to shoot, won't break the bank, you can dress it up if you want, and you don't have to worry about it becoming a safe queen.
Semantics my friend. If it was "the greatest implement of battle" surely it also was key in winning the war-- that's a no brainer.
Petrock said:
Who exactly "thinks" that is the case?
It's been mentioned every time I've ever read the General being quoted in all the old gun rags. Back in the day when I first said that $199 was too much for a Garand....... I'd give my eye teeth for a Garand at that price now even though most of them were pretty well dinged up but had good bores.
The reasoning behind the M14 being an improvement over the Garand seemed to have a lot to do with the larger mag capacity. The ability to change mags or charge from clips. The reduced weight of the cartridge allowing the shooter to carry more ammunition without sacrificing range or penetration.
You also have to keep in mind that the people who were writting these articles only had access to full auto M14s, and not made in China rifles either.
The reasoning behind the M14 being an improvement over the Garand seemed to have a lot to do with the larger mag capacity. The ability to change mags or charge from clips. The reduced weight of the cartridge allowing the shooter to carry more ammunition without sacrificing range or penetration.
You also have to keep in mind that the people who were writting these articles only had access to full auto M14s, and not made in China rifles either.
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Buy the M14 now, they can be had for $500 or less and I don't see an abundance of good cheap M14s in our future - keep in mind that the actual milsurp M14s are prohibs (converted auto), and what John from Marstar has said about being unable to secure another shipment of Norc M14s with satisfactory QC.
The Garand is a great gun and a pleasure to own and shoot but I suspect you will see the prices drop once somebody gets a line on a few crates to import. It may take a few years but being a Canadian gun owner is always an exercise in patience.
Also, if you have choose between two < $1000 guns you probably can't afford to feed both of them. .308 and 30-06 aren't going for $15/box and they won't be any time soon. Buy an M14 and shoot the hell out of it. That's what it was made for.
The Garand is a great gun and a pleasure to own and shoot but I suspect you will see the prices drop once somebody gets a line on a few crates to import. It may take a few years but being a Canadian gun owner is always an exercise in patience.
Also, if you have choose between two < $1000 guns you probably can't afford to feed both of them. .308 and 30-06 aren't going for $15/box and they won't be any time soon. Buy an M14 and shoot the hell out of it. That's what it was made for.
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I did the math.
8>5!
(Mine's a Springfield)
8>5!
(Mine's a Springfield)
I have shot both, and I strongly prefer the M1 over the Norc. The fact that the Norc is much cheaper to buy North of the border is a plus, but look where it's made and the track history behind that particular rifle. Soft bolts, kabooms, etc. I personally don't like the fact that you can't get low to the ground with the M1A type Norc with anything but a 5 round magazine. I don't like having my head exposed any more than necessary. If you get a Garand, it will last you your lifetime and probably the life time of you grandson. Not so with the Norc's. On the plus side, for the Norcs, as soon as were done eradicating the raghead terrorists, the 7.62 ammo will probably be more affordable than '06. that's why I have two M1's in 308.
Its all been said.... I bought a M1 about 9 years ago, and it still gives me action in the pants. Just bought a M14, and had it out on the weekend for the first time. Its different, but still awesome! You'll learn to love both in different ways. haha
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Sorry Bobby. eight is not greater than five factorial
Northman999
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Many of us milsurp gunnutz just plain NEED both.
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My M-14 is cheaper and more practical. My 1941 M1 Garand is pure, unadulterated glory. They offset each other. Get both.
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