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While I have both and have shot both a lot, I feel a greater affinity towards my M1A over my M1 Garand. It's mainly because I trained and used the M14 while in the Army some 40+ years ago. To me, the M14 feels more natural and I like the stock fit better than the Garand. I'm much more accurate with my new M1A using plain WWB M80 Ball vs my 1954 HRA M1 Garand (very few rds down it) using Greek M2 Ball ammo at 200yds on bowling pins. However, I've spent countless hours with my M14 in the Army so I assume I'm bound to be biased.
My question then is, for those of you who didn't train in the service with either the M1 Garand or the M14 but currently own both rifles, which do you feel fits, balances, points, and shoots better for you. Which is more accurate? What specifically do you like / dislike about one vs the other?
My question then is, for those of you who didn't train in the service with either the M1 Garand or the M14 but currently own both rifles, which do you feel fits, balances, points, and shoots better for you. Which is more accurate? What specifically do you like / dislike about one vs the other?
I've had all three at one point, and think the M1 Garand is the best value, and the most fun to shoot. Every part just oozes quality. If you're not worried about 'tactical' stuff, the M1 Garand is every bit as good as the newer M1A, and much better quality, IMO. The M1A is simply a modern commercial reproduction of a former military rifle.
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While I have both and have shot both a lot, I feel a greater affinity towards my M1A over my M1 Garand. It's mainly because I trained and used the M14 while in the Army some 40+ years ago. To me, the M14 feels more natural and I like the stock fit better than the Garand. I'm much more accurate with my new M1A using plain WWB M80 Ball vs my 1954 HRA M1 Garand (very few rds down it) using Greek M2 Ball ammo at 200yds on bowling pins. However, I've spent countless hours with my M14 in the Army so I assume I'm bound to be biased.
My question then is, for those of you who didn't train in the service with either the M1 Garand or the M14 but currently own both rifles, which do you feel fits, balances, points, and shoots better for you. Which is more accurate? What specifically do you like / dislike about one vs the other?
My question then is, for those of you who didn't train in the service with either the M1 Garand or the M14 but currently own both rifles, which do you feel fits, balances, points, and shoots better for you. Which is more accurate? What specifically do you like / dislike about one vs the other?