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Re: Smith enterprises M1a
They had a forged receiver available at one time, are they going to bring it back out???
They had a forged receiver available at one time, are they going to bring it back out???
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
I Had one of the forges SE m1a rifles back in the day, it was very nice. Wish I still had it they are bringin some $$$ these days
I Had one of the forges SE m1a rifles back in the day, it was very nice. Wish I still had it they are bringin some $$$ these days
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
There is no such thing as an SEI M1A.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HM Spike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They had a forged receiver available at one time, are they going to bring it back out??? </div></div>
From SEI's home page:
In progress: the SEI M14 Barstock Receiver:
There is no such thing as an SEI M1A.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HM Spike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They had a forged receiver available at one time, are they going to bring it back out??? </div></div>
From SEI's home page:
In progress: the SEI M14 Barstock Receiver:
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
I think they are, but do not know when. Like many in that business, they are busy with mil contracts. Do not know what recievers are being used on those, but I do not think SI are. Likely using old M14 receivers.
I think they are, but do not know when. Like many in that business, they are busy with mil contracts. Do not know what recievers are being used on those, but I do not think SI are. Likely using old M14 receivers.
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rth1800</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think they are, but do not know when. Like many in that business, they are busy with mil contracts. Do not know what recievers are being used on those, but I do not think SI are. Likely using old M14 receivers. </div></div>
M14 receivers have never been released to the public since there not aloud to be de-milled.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rth1800</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think they are, but do not know when. Like many in that business, they are busy with mil contracts. Do not know what recievers are being used on those, but I do not think SI are. Likely using old M14 receivers. </div></div>
M14 receivers have never been released to the public since there not aloud to be de-milled.
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
I have heard that the oringnal SEI forged receivers are going for as much as $2000.00
I have heard that the oringnal SEI forged receivers are going for as much as $2000.00
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
SEI was/is planning on making them once again...at least that was last years SHOT rumor.
As for the M14 thing...its just a matter of verbage. True military M14's were never demilled or otherwise released to the general public but then again how many other select fire US rifles were? Springfield Armory owns the name M1A so anything but an SA would be an M14. SEI, Fulton, LRB etc all call their rifles M14's cuz they cant call em M1A's
As for SEI using military M14 receivers they in fact did and still do. The rifles are sent to SEI for conversion to Crazy Horse configuration on a DD Form 1149 just like sending in a vehicle to get repaired.
SEI was/is planning on making them once again...at least that was last years SHOT rumor.
As for the M14 thing...its just a matter of verbage. True military M14's were never demilled or otherwise released to the general public but then again how many other select fire US rifles were? Springfield Armory owns the name M1A so anything but an SA would be an M14. SEI, Fulton, LRB etc all call their rifles M14's cuz they cant call em M1A's
As for SEI using military M14 receivers they in fact did and still do. The rifles are sent to SEI for conversion to Crazy Horse configuration on a DD Form 1149 just like sending in a vehicle to get repaired.
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dangerousdan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have heard that the oringnal SEI forged receivers are going for as much as $2000.00 </div></div>
I have read that these new receivers are supposed to sell for around $950.00.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dangerousdan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have heard that the oringnal SEI forged receivers are going for as much as $2000.00 </div></div>
I have read that these new receivers are supposed to sell for around $950.00.
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Anchor Zero Six</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Springfield Armory owns the name M1A so anything but an SA would be an M14. SEI, Fulton, LRB etc all call their rifles M14's cuz they cant call em M1A's </div></div>
Yes, and I don't think they would want to call them M1As if they could
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">As for SEI using military M14 receivers they in fact did and still do. The rifles are sent to SEI for conversion to Crazy Horse configuration on a DD Form 1149 just like sending in a vehicle to get repaired.</div></div>
Yep, the Crazy Horse conversion is highly coveted and a particular ARMY unit is having 500 M14s converted into the first ever, 16" M14s.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Anchor Zero Six</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Springfield Armory owns the name M1A so anything but an SA would be an M14. SEI, Fulton, LRB etc all call their rifles M14's cuz they cant call em M1A's </div></div>
Yes, and I don't think they would want to call them M1As if they could
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">As for SEI using military M14 receivers they in fact did and still do. The rifles are sent to SEI for conversion to Crazy Horse configuration on a DD Form 1149 just like sending in a vehicle to get repaired.</div></div>
Yep, the Crazy Horse conversion is highly coveted and a particular ARMY unit is having 500 M14s converted into the first ever, 16" M14s.
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
i purchased a crazyhorse from sei probably 2 years. though the rifle shot well (not better than 1 moa), and finish was great, the customer service was not so good. I was given a finish date multiple times and it would pass and when i would call and ask,all i would get was attitude.
i understand custom work takes time and have other custom rifles built and those guys would not give a date, so i would wait and not expect anything, but he was just rude several times.
then when i got the rifle a couple of specs i requested were not done and when i called again attitude for the first five min. then when he realized it was there mistake offered a return and to make things right.
the rifle was nice but i think you could do as good for less money with lrb receiver and other custom builder.
i purchased a crazyhorse from sei probably 2 years. though the rifle shot well (not better than 1 moa), and finish was great, the customer service was not so good. I was given a finish date multiple times and it would pass and when i would call and ask,all i would get was attitude.
i understand custom work takes time and have other custom rifles built and those guys would not give a date, so i would wait and not expect anything, but he was just rude several times.
then when i got the rifle a couple of specs i requested were not done and when i called again attitude for the first five min. then when he realized it was there mistake offered a return and to make things right.
the rifle was nice but i think you could do as good for less money with lrb receiver and other custom builder.
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rth1800</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is lrb?
About the M14 receiver comment I made, I was refering to the gov. contracts. </div></div>
LRB sells forged semi-auto receivers and complete rifles built
on their receivers. They also sell parts including SEI parts.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rth1800</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is lrb?
About the M14 receiver comment I made, I was refering to the gov. contracts. </div></div>
LRB sells forged semi-auto receivers and complete rifles built
on their receivers. They also sell parts including SEI parts.
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
H20MAN,
Thank you, I took your advice, checked out LRB and think they are about the best M14 I have seen. Del time on a receiver is 12-18 mos, but I found a top end custom build on GB. It is the M25 lugged rec and has all the best parts. New condition and got it for about 70% of the parts cost. Thank you.
H20MAN,
Thank you, I took your advice, checked out LRB and think they are about the best M14 I have seen. Del time on a receiver is 12-18 mos, but I found a top end custom build on GB. It is the M25 lugged rec and has all the best parts. New condition and got it for about 70% of the parts cost. Thank you.
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rth1800</div><div class="ubbcode-body">H20MAN,
Thank you, I took your advice, checked out LRB and think they are about the best M14 I have seen. Del time on a receiver is 12-18 mos, but I found a top end custom build on GB. It is the M25 lugged rec and has all the best parts. New condition and got it for about 70% of the parts cost. Thank you. </div></div>
Sweet!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rth1800</div><div class="ubbcode-body">H20MAN,
Thank you, I took your advice, checked out LRB and think they are about the best M14 I have seen. Del time on a receiver is 12-18 mos, but I found a top end custom build on GB. It is the M25 lugged rec and has all the best parts. New condition and got it for about 70% of the parts cost. Thank you. </div></div>
Sweet!
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
my two SEI EBR builds shoot really nice. The more I get familiar with them the better my groups are getting. Damn things will eat anything you put in them. The platform is one of the hardest to shoot for groups I have, but its also the coolest!! Just have to have very consistent form. Andy at SEI put together 2 very fine rifles for me, fit and finish were excellent. Customer service was great and I found them a pleasure to do business with.
my two SEI EBR builds shoot really nice. The more I get familiar with them the better my groups are getting. Damn things will eat anything you put in them. The platform is one of the hardest to shoot for groups I have, but its also the coolest!! Just have to have very consistent form. Andy at SEI put together 2 very fine rifles for me, fit and finish were excellent. Customer service was great and I found them a pleasure to do business with.
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
dunno but liked their optic mount
dunno but liked their optic mount
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: userids</div><div class="ubbcode-body">any news on these? </div></div>
Should be soon I heard. They just made some for testing and after that it's onto production.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: userids</div><div class="ubbcode-body">any news on these? </div></div>
Should be soon I heard. They just made some for testing and after that it's onto production.
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
They make quality gear. I sent off my rifle to them and couldn't be happier with the modifications. The Max-Pak trigger upgrade is also worth every single penny. Just as nice as my Whitefeather trigger group and costs $200 less.
They make quality gear. I sent off my rifle to them and couldn't be happier with the modifications. The Max-Pak trigger upgrade is also worth every single penny. Just as nice as my Whitefeather trigger group and costs $200 less.
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
I have stopped by when in town for shows and have purchased comps for M14s and flash suppressors for Rem 700s. Very nice to deal with and top quality gear.
I have stopped by when in town for shows and have purchased comps for M14s and flash suppressors for Rem 700s. Very nice to deal with and top quality gear.
Re: Smith enterprises M1a
They say receivers shipping end of May. Wit not to exceed that of LRB's.
They say receivers shipping end of May. Wit not to exceed that of LRB's.
