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M14 Polytech M-1A VS Springfield ???

JesseLeeJesseLee Member Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭✭
edited April 2008 in Ask the Experts
I am looking for anybody that has experiece with the Polytech M-1A rifles. There is a fellow that I know that has one for sale and I have always wanted a "M-14" so I am very interested. I beleive that the M-1A/M-14 rifles are the best semi-auto 308 out there. However, I do not know that much about the Polytech! I have done the search to look at past posts but there is not much out there reguarding the Poly's. I am kinda torn between buying a new springfield or the poly. The quality and price is the deciding factor. I would rather spend the money for a Springfield if the quality is vastly higher than the Poly. However, if they are relativly close in quality then I would save the difference and buy the Poly. Loaded Springfields go for around 1300 and I can get the Poly for under 800.

It is also my understanding that GI parts are drying up and be not all that cost effective. So, which way would you go and why? Any and all information would be great. Sorry for the post being so long.
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  • bgjohnbgjohn Member Posts: 2,275 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get a real one. Get the Springfield. You will not regret it.
    JM[:)]
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  • PA ShootistPA Shootist Member Posts: 694 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I owned a Polytech M14-S first. It never impressed me, and I always felt it was lacking quality in various ways, including accuracy. I sold it and bought a Springfield M1A, at which time I went upscale some and got the National Match version. This is a superb rifle; it shoots better than I ever will. To date (about 12 years) it has never malfunctioned. I would not replace it with anything I can imagine.
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  • chumchumchumchum Member Posts: 847 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I seen a NIB Poly on the auction side for $750. Their is a reason for the much cheaper price!!!!!!!!!
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  • bgjohnbgjohn Member Posts: 2,275 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have two M1A's a "Loaded" model and a "Standard" model. The standard is new and unfired. I have it as insurance against Hillary getting elected. The loaded model I will keep. It will put 3 holes touching @ 100 yards with the iron sights. I love it! Eventually I will sell the extra M1A. I also have an Armalite AR-10B (308) just to have it. The standard trigger sucked so much I got a match trigger setup from Armalite and now it is great too. I will have to see how much the accuracy has improved next time I get a chance. Don't cheap out. Pay the price for quality. You won't regret it.
    JM[^]
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  • cpermdcpermd Member Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you can find a SA rifle with USGI parts, then get it.
    The Polytechs are nice, mostly forged parts.
    You should go to m14firinglineforum.com for some real info.

    CP
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Polytech's were sold out of the back of a truck in a dark alley. The importer hid his identity. No US service, no US parts, nothing. I might buy a $10 beach umbrella that way, but....a high power rifle that I'm going to shoot 2" in front of my face? Read the Fulton Armory FAQ about this rifle.

    SA Inc has been in business for > 30 years, & they have a lifetime warranty. CP makes a good point; I have seen several good ones with USGI parts recently go in the $1,500 neighborhood on GB.

    Neal

    "You get what you pay for, sometimes less."
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  • Emmett DunhamEmmett Dunham Member Posts: 1,418 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Polytech M14S and it is a great shooter, I coverted the bolt, rear sight, supressor and trigger guard to GI, floated it in a NM stock and I can put holes in the sweet spot at 100 and 200 open sight with it. I am now trying to get a scope and mount problem solved, onece it is finished I think this rifle will be hard to beat. I saved a lot of money putting this rifle together and loved the experience of doing so!


    Emmett
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  • bobskibobski Member Posts: 17,866 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    owned a poly for 13 years. no problems at all. its used for utility work, not matches. works fine. like mentioned, you cant beat a forged receiver. and if you dont tinker with it and just use it the way it came, 12 years later and it will be fine. mine is.
    Retired Naval Aviation
    Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
    Former NSSA All American
    Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
    MO, CT, VA.
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  • dcs shootersdcs shooters Member Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get the Springfield M1-A. It's a much better gun, with a lifetime warranty. With the Polyjunk you get what you pay for [xx(]
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  • bobskibobski Member Posts: 17,866 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    you get what you pay for.
    if the job demands precision, s.a. is the choice. but if youre like the majority of people who just buy an m1a because you 'gotta have it' and shoot max 100yds, get a poly and use the extra money to buy ammo.
    Retired Naval Aviation
    Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
    Former NSSA All American
    Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
    MO, CT, VA.
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  • PearywPearyw Member Posts: 3,699
    edited November -1
    I have had a poly for about as long as Bobski, I have not had problems with it. I have installed US military operating rod, trigger group, and stock. I have a spare bolt just in case. I have a standard grade Springfield M1A, and the poly is a little more accurate.
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