Ive searched and found some threads on the subject but most were geared towards the 716 Patrol, not the 3Gun/PM.....
I was pretty much set on the 716 for months but now that its time to pullthe tigger Im rethinking...or over thinking.
When I put it on paper, the M1A looks like a clear winner. Ive owned both a National MAtch and SOCOM 16 in the past but have no experience with the 716.
Here is what ive compiled for both:
M1A
Pros:
-Price,350.00 less
-Weight, 2lbs lighter
-Parts, replacement/aftermarket parts readily avaialble
716
Pros:
-Trigger, should be GTG out of the box
-Receiver, pretty much universal so switching calibers down the road should be easy enough
-Supressor ready, should I decide to move back home where I can have those.
Unknown:
-Out of the box accuracy, generally speaking
-Reliability, nver had an issue with either of my M1A but never realyl ran them hard or dirty Eek
Anything Im missing or havent considered?
I was pretty much set on the 716 for months but now that its time to pullthe tigger Im rethinking...or over thinking.
When I put it on paper, the M1A looks like a clear winner. Ive owned both a National MAtch and SOCOM 16 in the past but have no experience with the 716.
Here is what ive compiled for both:
M1A
Pros:
-Price,350.00 less
-Weight, 2lbs lighter
-Parts, replacement/aftermarket parts readily avaialble
716
Pros:
-Trigger, should be GTG out of the box
-Receiver, pretty much universal so switching calibers down the road should be easy enough
-Supressor ready, should I decide to move back home where I can have those.
Unknown:
-Out of the box accuracy, generally speaking
-Reliability, nver had an issue with either of my M1A but never realyl ran them hard or dirty Eek
Anything Im missing or havent considered?