new Springfield Armory M1A

[Major Tom]

Before I purchase one I have a question or two. These rifles come without a bayonet lug. Can an original M14 suppressor w/lug be fitted to these rifles? How difficult is the install, how much money for parts and how to be sure everything is lined up OK?
Thank you

[Clark Howard]

Yes, Not very, $45-$50, Look down the barrel. A pair of flash hider nut pliers is helpful. Try Amherst Depot for the parts and tool. Regards, Clark

[Mustang LTC]

Keep Shooting has a milspec flash hider, installation tool, and magazines for the M1A. Prices aren't too bad. http://www.keepshooting.com/firearm-accessories/m-14-m1a-parts

[SMOKEY]

Major, go to you tube and look up tonyben's videos on the m14/ma1. He has a video on the flash suppressor. I see that Tony has joined us on this site as well as the M14 forum.

[bd1]

Get some help and shop yourself a good M1A from the 70's -early 90's anyway. Probably better build, better parts (USGI).

[UUURah]

A friend had an M1A that would get erratic on him. I surmised that the bullet was nicking the Flash Suppressor occasionally.

I pulled it off, took a drill and opened it up a few millimeters. To be totally correct, I then ran a rag through it with Blue/Black bluing.

He never had that problem again.

[Richard H Brown Jr]

On the range at Ft Dix in 1969, shooting m-14's, DI went to clear the next recruit in line next to me
and asked him if he had any problems shooting it.
1 prong and the front ring were gone from the flash suppressor. I have no idea if it was metal fatique, cracks, or bad ammo.
If you got for N.O.S. flash suppressor make sure it's safe to use.

C-90

[k arga]

I would take a look at what james river armory has to offer.

[nf1e]

+1 on the James River Recommendation.

[Jay Johnson]

+2 on the James River Armory/RockOla recommendation, forged receiver with an awesome "M14" heal stamp and super nice people to deal with.







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