Marshall 357
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What do you like better and why?
M1 Garand vs M14
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Vegetaman
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The M14... Partially because I've never jammed my thumb in one.
sureshotbob
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I'll take the M1 Garand as it just feel's better to me. I've been lucky and never got M1 thumb {yet}
. I do like the 20 rnd. box mag on the M1A1 though it just seem's a little lite in the bbl. to me maybe if mine had a heavy bbl. I'd like it better.
. I do like the 20 rnd. box mag on the M1A1 though it just seem's a little lite in the bbl. to me maybe if mine had a heavy bbl. I'd like it better.
The M14 largely because it handles better and is more accurate out of the box - at least in my experience. My first high power competition was with the National Match M1 and I did not think the M14 could possibly replace it and the .30-06. However, a little experience with the NM M14 convinced me that it and the 7.62 were superior in just about every respect.
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Marshall 357
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Interesting, what is the difference between M14 and a M1A1?
Probably because I went through Basic with the 14, I prefer it. I like the box magazine and the fact you can load 3 rounds if that is all you have.. You can not top off the Garand.
I think you are referring the the M1A being produced by the commercial firm, Springfield Armory. The M1A is a civilian version of the M14 and it has none of the full-auto fire mechanism of the M14. Originally, Springfield Armory used a lot of surplus M14 parts in the M1A, but I think they produce most of the parts now. The M1A is available in a variety of configurations that are far removed from the original military M14.
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Stevie
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The M1A is Springfield Armorey's famous civilian legal version of the US military's M14 select-fire(full-semi-auto) rifle
The M1 is a legend unto itself, and the predecessor of the M14 in military service. The M1 is a semi-auto 8 shot toploader.
The M14/M1A is a superb piece of gear. An expensive rifle, but worth every penny
The Garand/M1 rifle is available from the CMP for reasonable prices(used military). Still made new by Springfield Armory as well.
I own 3 M14 style rifles and one M1 rifle. Cost-wise, a M1 from the CMP is money well spent, plus a historical and functional work of art.
For a fighting gun...go with an M14, for a target gun...go with an M14, to impress your shooting peers...go with an M14. For fun and historic value, hunting, etc....get an M1. Thinking about it....buy both styles of rifle.
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I prefer the M14; ease with reloading. My personal preference is with the National Match from Springfield Armory. But I have owned 2 other Loaded Models.
ACP230
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I have an M1 and an M1a.
The M1 was the first semiauto rifle I used in NRA High Power matches.
The M1a was next.
I did my best match shooting with the M1a and it is the most consistently accurate rifle I own.
I like the M1 but the M1a just suits me better. It was easier for me to load the box magazine than the en-bloc clip of the M1. The National Match sights on the M1a also helped me shoot better.
The M1 was the first semiauto rifle I used in NRA High Power matches.
The M1a was next.
I did my best match shooting with the M1a and it is the most consistently accurate rifle I own.
I like the M1 but the M1a just suits me better. It was easier for me to load the box magazine than the en-bloc clip of the M1. The National Match sights on the M1a also helped me shoot better.
dennis40x
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I’d take the M14 over the M1
I’d take the M14 over the M1. Used both plus the variation of the M1 converted to 7.62 mm NATO by the Navy. The M14 twenty round box magazine is simply a better system than the M1 eight round clip. Also the gas system of the M14 in my opinion was better. At my last duty station GITMO part of my duties was marksmanship instruction to sailors that made up a component of the base defense force. The sailors weren’t that enthusiastic and complained about the accuracy of the rifles. In order to prove a point we’d fire their rifle and their complaints in regards to accuracy would be more subdued. Accuracy wise issued rifles my personal opinion both were equal for the intended usage. Conducted a limited test of several of each rifle type and would give the accuracy edge to the M14.
Match rifle I had a M1 built by Clint Fowler with a triple lugged receiver and a Springfield M1A (supposed civilian version of the M14) Super Match. They both shot exceptionally but the M1A Super Match had the edge.
If I were to build a M1A/M14 to day it would not be with a Springfield receiver. All related parts GI except for the stock and barrel.
If I were to build a gas gun for a cross the course shooting today it would be on the AR platform.
I’d take the M14 over the M1. Used both plus the variation of the M1 converted to 7.62 mm NATO by the Navy. The M14 twenty round box magazine is simply a better system than the M1 eight round clip. Also the gas system of the M14 in my opinion was better. At my last duty station GITMO part of my duties was marksmanship instruction to sailors that made up a component of the base defense force. The sailors weren’t that enthusiastic and complained about the accuracy of the rifles. In order to prove a point we’d fire their rifle and their complaints in regards to accuracy would be more subdued. Accuracy wise issued rifles my personal opinion both were equal for the intended usage. Conducted a limited test of several of each rifle type and would give the accuracy edge to the M14.
Match rifle I had a M1 built by Clint Fowler with a triple lugged receiver and a Springfield M1A (supposed civilian version of the M14) Super Match. They both shot exceptionally but the M1A Super Match had the edge.
If I were to build a M1A/M14 to day it would not be with a Springfield receiver. All related parts GI except for the stock and barrel.
If I were to build a gas gun for a cross the course shooting today it would be on the AR platform.
LoboGunLeather
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I trained with the M14 in the Army, learned that rifle inside out and backwards, and always shot perfect to near-perfect scores at rifle qualifications.
I started buying CMP M1 rifles about 10 years ago, and I have participated in several matches. Even with my old grampa eyes I can still turn in very respectable scores with the M1.
Tough choice between the two. I think it would depend primarily upon the intended use. Properly maintained and competently handled, either one will still win a match, bring home the venison, or win a war.
I started buying CMP M1 rifles about 10 years ago, and I have participated in several matches. Even with my old grampa eyes I can still turn in very respectable scores with the M1.
Tough choice between the two. I think it would depend primarily upon the intended use. Properly maintained and competently handled, either one will still win a match, bring home the venison, or win a war.
mkk41
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Got both.
Both are great rifles , both have their good & bad points , but the M-1A (M-14) is a much improved rifle. Generally more accurate and reliable , easier to mount optics , easier to load differing amounts of ammo in 5,10,15,20rd mags. Strippers clips can be used to load or top off 5rds at a time. Gas system is easier to clean and maintain.
Both are great rifles , both have their good & bad points , but the M-1A (M-14) is a much improved rifle. Generally more accurate and reliable , easier to mount optics , easier to load differing amounts of ammo in 5,10,15,20rd mags. Strippers clips can be used to load or top off 5rds at a time. Gas system is easier to clean and maintain.
m1gunner
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sipowicz
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I like them both and for sport shooting, it's a toss up....I'm limited to 10 rounds in Cali so 8 in the stripper is fine by me...and I even like loading it that way better than the mag...especially since I usually shoot from the bench anyway....but cheap military suplus 30-06 is getting old and decent stuff is expensive...so I'd go with the 308.
Grayfox
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I have a CMP Garand and an old Federal Ordnance M14A (one of the early good ones). Love 'em both, but I prefer the M14 for all the reasons already mentioned.
I like Garand better, it is a better shooting rifle, More control over the M14 being that it is automatic and if not for the Garand the 14 would not exist. One more thing, I load my ammo so going through 8 round as opossed to 20 at a time is more economic and I don't feel so badly after a day at the range.
Vulcan Bob
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Had both, sold the M1A and kept two garands, one Navy trophy in 7.62 Nato and one 1940 vintage Springfield in .30 M-2. The Garand for me has enough firepower, handels and balances much better than the M1A. Firepower I got with my AK's and AR-15's, but power can be found in a .30 cal.
BOB THE PALINDROME
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M14. Detachable magazine, semi or full auto, slightly lighter, easier to field strip and reassemble. Besides it is what I trained with and carried a long time ago.
I do own an M1 and enjoy shooting it but of the last 3 issue rifles I would always vote for the M14
I do own an M1 and enjoy shooting it but of the last 3 issue rifles I would always vote for the M14
Have both, but just love the "ping" 
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