Originally Posted by ISCS Yoda

With out reading 80 plus responses I'll wager the overall consensus is that .308/7.62 NATO is way too much cartridge for an urban home defense weapon and that an M1A is way too large a rifle to be toting around the house. I bet that sums it up.

For the record, an M1A was my go to "battle rifle" for many years. It's gone but not forgotten.

But there won't be sniping and counter sniping in the urban environment unless we have a civil war. Otherwise, the sole concern is criminals, and shotguns and short rifles are the choice, and handguns, of course.

But if you want an M1A because you like it, sure, go ahead, they're fun!