Cmon, you know you want to buy this......
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Arch-Stanton there's a name I haven't seen in a while.
Didn't think CMP did full auto sales, looks like it has functioning happy button which would explain price tag.
Didn't think CMP did full auto sales, looks like it has functioning happy button which would explain price tag.
My understanding is that there are very few M14s available to us through legal sale. This one is in the private sales of the CMP forum so CMP has nothing to do with it.
For transferable M14s there are a few of theses Department of Energy rifles, and I had heard there was one at H&R when they went defunct and it was transferred legally.
Other than that there are rewelds or lunch pail guns.
The price actually seems reasonable if they are as rare as I'm to believe.
For transferable M14s there are a few of theses Department of Energy rifles, and I had heard there was one at H&R when they went defunct and it was transferred legally.
Other than that there are rewelds or lunch pail guns.
The price actually seems reasonable if they are as rare as I'm to believe.
Years ago I watched a guy fire one of these at the range. Everyone on the line took cover as the rifle started to come up and around from the recoil and an idiot on the rifle.
Luckily he ran out of ammo before it got too far!! One of those life moments I will Never Forget...
DW
Luckily he ran out of ammo before it got too far!! One of those life moments I will Never Forget...
DW
When I was running the AK NG Marksmanship unit I obtained several service grade M14s to issue to the Unit Marksmanship teams to practice for try outs for the State Rifle Teams.
Many came with the Full Auto set ups. We took them out for a little fun. On full auto you couldnt hit crap. They were all over the place. You could easily put more rounds on target, faster with semi-autos. All they are good for is wasting ammo.
You want full auto, get a '60.
Many came with the Full Auto set ups. We took them out for a little fun. On full auto you couldnt hit crap. They were all over the place. You could easily put more rounds on target, faster with semi-autos. All they are good for is wasting ammo.
You want full auto, get a '60.
I totally agree Kraig, for full auto these suck. Even locked down on a sandbag from the prone they were hard to control. What little I got to shoot one on full auto...once. But, like you said, they were pretty decent rapid fire rifles.
It always amazes me the "good ideas" that make it to the front line, then fail when they get there. The M14 is a great rifle, but not a great full auto rifle. M16's take a little to master controlling on full auto. So someone comes up with the brilliant (not) idea of the 3 round burst. 'Cept it's not always three rounds. It's where ever the ratchet left it at. IMO, full auto is a waste of bullets unless it's out of a support machine gun
It always amazes me the "good ideas" that make it to the front line, then fail when they get there. The M14 is a great rifle, but not a great full auto rifle. M16's take a little to master controlling on full auto. So someone comes up with the brilliant (not) idea of the 3 round burst. 'Cept it's not always three rounds. It's where ever the ratchet left it at. IMO, full auto is a waste of bullets unless it's out of a support machine gun
We had a bunch of stuff that was off the books. A selector M-14 was one of them. I took it out on day with a handful of magazines. At the best I would describe it as a miserable experience and I never touched it again.
I'm sure as a collectible it has it's place but it wouldn't be high on my list.
I'm sure as a collectible it has it's place but it wouldn't be high on my list.
When I was in the Navy, I had an armory with a bunch of these. Naturally, I took one out for "familiarization" firing. I have not since had any urge to repeat that experience.
The M60s and the Ma Deuce were a different matter. Loved 'em.
Cheers,
Richard
The M60s and the Ma Deuce were a different matter. Loved 'em.
Cheers,
Richard
I think the full auto feature has little value other than going to the range and getting in a "junk size" contest.
This trumps any M1A out there when it comes to awesomeness.
Personally the switch would seldom get used but as far as this style of rifle goes the attraction is often "How many GI parts does it have"
This is 100 percent GI, forged receiver, first class.
Likely wont win any range contests when run against a Springfield, Illinois M1A bedded with match barrel and other work but still its an M14 not an M1A.
This trumps any M1A out there when it comes to awesomeness.
Personally the switch would seldom get used but as far as this style of rifle goes the attraction is often "How many GI parts does it have"
This is 100 percent GI, forged receiver, first class.
Likely wont win any range contests when run against a Springfield, Illinois M1A bedded with match barrel and other work but still its an M14 not an M1A.
Just sayin'.... bigger minds at work than yours and mine.
Yep that makes more sense!
Mid 90's we used these for over watch on ship boarding's when we did any high draft vessels. The way we employed them for that role was to go to high ground on or near the bridge wings and post one on each side, Port and Starboard for you nautical types.
Once up there we would detach the rear clip from the sling swivel on the canvas slings and lay the forearm over a rail just behind the front sling loop. Then you take a few wraps around the railing with the sling and grip the tag end in you weak hand while supporting the rifle with your strong hand and shoulder with the buttplate rest deployed. This allowed you to reef down on the sling which just locked the forearm down tighter against the railing, we were always at an elevated position so it worked pretty good and you could still pan and track movers.
I know I killed at least two "Killer Tomatoes" this way for sure!
Only time I saw anyone attempt to shoulder fire one of these standing it became an AA gun. I'm always amazed at the dumb shit they let a bunch of teenagers do but it sure was fun for a while.
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