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ploy-tech m1a

redhead71redhead71 Member Posts: 2,337 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited November 2008 in General Discussion
what do you think of poly-tech m1a's? good bad ect....
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  • fordsixfordsix Member Posts: 8,554 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i have two..work just fine..buy it if good price as they are creeping up the ladder fast
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  • cpermdcpermd Member Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Good
    The only problems I have heard of or had are

    The Left bolt lug is not machined properly and headspace can increase.
    I check mine with a Field gauge after every match. one went long after 8000 rds and 2 barrels. Two others are over 9000 and no problems.

    The rear sights can have poor steel-Replace it with a Garand sight.

    The trigger group is not as smooth as USGI. Have it worked or replace it.

    CP
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  • cpermdcpermd Member Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by HobbyGuy
    They are fine as long as you pay $300 to $350 (I paid $275 for one about ten years ago). Remember, they are Chinese made copies and were technically made from the cheapest materials available. If you pay more than $350, I have some ocean front property in Arizona that I know you would just love too. [:D]

    Jim


    Sorry but you are wrong
    I listed the only three problems you will likely find on these.
    The rear sight is the most common and is an easy fix

    My 2 daughters and I have over 40,000 rds down the tubes on these.
    I am speaking from experience.

    CP
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  • mrseatlemrseatle Member Posts: 15,467 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    One for sale locally for $850 here. I thought it was a little high but still fair considering the market. of course dealers and pawn guys would only offer you $300 for one if you are lucky.
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  • Locust ForkLocust Fork Member Posts: 32,073 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The one I sold here on Gun Broker not long ago ended at $1100. I have another Polytec with an amazing stock that I have given to my husband. When they were made I heard the bolt was too soft and that lead to problems, but if you switch that part with a Springfield bolt (like I have with ours) it works fine......not that I HAD to replace it....it was working fine, but piece of mind is worth the little effort it takes to do this.

    BUY IT.....they are getting more and more expensive and prices on these types of things NEVER go down. I would buy it for that even if it were just to list it on Gun Broker.
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  • gunpaqgunpaq Member Posts: 4,607 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    They sell for $495.00 new retail in Canada but thanks to Klinton they are not allowed to be imported to the US even by US citizens who purchase them legally in Canada.

    They are good firearms but they are not Springfield M1A's.

    Have shot both and othernthan fit and finish there is not much diffrernce other than the price.
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  • redhead71redhead71 Member Posts: 2,337 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    thanks to all I have 2 springfields already but both are national match i was wanting one for basic go to the range and blast and for a truck gun. I have a chance to pick one up for $500.00 so i might as well get it.
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  • fordsixfordsix Member Posts: 8,554 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    better get it! you might be surprised..forged reciever not cast..my friend replaced all the parts with usgi but the barrel just because he bought the parts cheap long ago
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