Due to the recent increase in order volume, shipping on some items may be delayed up to 15 business days or longer. Designed for quick snap shots at a target, the scout squad is packed with all the standard features that make the m1a great, plus new features like a specially designed muzzle brake to help tame recoil. Items shipped from our own warehouse can be shipped much sooner than items shipped direct to you from one of our fulfillment suppliers. The springfield armory m1a comes in a variety of configurations. This book is out of print, we have a few copies left, last chance to got the owners guide and match conditioning instructions together in one book for one price. In the fallwinter they will be reintroduced as separate books. Select a make 1911 2011 accuii accumag accuracy international aero agnstadt arms ak47 ak74 akm american defense mfg american tactical imports amt anschutz apf ar. Stocks also protect the user from the heat of the metal rifle during firing. Dec 19, 2017 springfield armory has been churning out m1a rifles for some time and has developed a scout version as well.
Something like the scout squad model with the 18 inch barrel would work, but. Forward, low mounting configuration with a generous length picatinny type rail. Scoutbook mobile brings the world of cub scouting and scouts bsa to your mobile device. The standard series is a faithful semiauto only recreation of the original m14. Call now while space is available to book the most fun things to do in jackson hole. Its still all m1a at its core, but shorter and lighter. Also features twostage trigger, triggerguard manual safety, detachable 10 round box magazine and forwardposition scope mount. Davidsons is a registered trademark of davidsons inc. The line starts with the standard m1a, with bluedsteel hardware and walnut stock, and includes specialty variants like the. The problem is, i just cant decide between the standard or the scout squad. It was also a time when they were chambered for cartridges. Usa the springfield m1a rifle is a descendant of the us militarys m14 rifle that was descended from the m1 garand. The standard issue m1a is inspired by the iconic m14 american military rifle. Fits standard m1a m14 with standard 22 inch barrel and and all socom 16 with 16 inch barrel and scout with 18.
Handguard accessory rail for super scout handguard. This is my owners report of the springfield armory m1a. The dms role fills the gap between a regular infantryman and a. As you say, you like the look of an m1a so get the model that looks the best to your eye. Sep 02, 2014 the m1a has its own match competitions, and while the shorter 18inch barrel of the scout squad version means your bullets arent leaving the muzzle quite as fast as they would from other longerbarreled m1a versions, its still plenty accurate enough to hit what you aim at throughout the calibers effective range. The cutout for the m1a is designed for an m1 garand, not a modern m1a. When comparing quality made rifles, it is important to know what makes one rifle different from another, such as the m1a scout squad rifle vs. The term m1a is a proprietary title for springfield armorys m14pattern rifle. An ar15, standard m1a or m1 garand is a great basic rifle. One of the more popular models in the m1a line, the m1a scout squad offers a balance between the smaller socom model and fullsize m1a loaded. The scout bush front sight is marked nm 062 on the side. Enjoy watching thousands of scouting videos, news updates, forums, blogs and more. Technically, the weapon would work without the stock, but it is ergonomically designed so that the user can wield the weapon effectively. Quickly look up rank requirements, awards, electives, achievements, academic and sports belt loops and pins, merit badge requirements, lds duty to god, faith in god, and much.
Nov 28, 20 fasano writes, chopping 4 inches off the standard m1a barrel makes the scout 10 times more maneuverable, and makes this 7. One i have been considering for some time is putting a scope mount on my m1a, but my assumptions were that it was both expensive and difficult, requiring a gunsmith. Springfield armory m1aa1 scout squad semiautomatic rifle. Shooting the springfield armory m1a takes me back to a time when rifles designed for the u. This image relates to my book because these are the types of weapons that the. You can order factory five or 20round magazines using the nifty springfield loaded coupon that well talk about in. To aid in controlling recoil and muzzle blast, the scout squad has an effective muzzle brake.
With christmas approaching, it is a great time to think about all of those upgrades to your guns you have been thinking about. The outline doesnt even accommodate the sling rings on my m1a scout squad, making it difficult to easily fit my rifle inside. Standard model i recall when i bought it right after 911. The springfield armory m1a is a civilian version of the m14 rifle designed and manufactured by springfield armory, inc. Springfield armory m1a scout and bush rifles are fitted with slightly different front sights to compensate for the shorter barrel.
Mar 04, 20 so the m1a never really took off, despite being a true battle rifle and very accurate. Besides the standard m1a, springfield armory also produces multiple variants. From long guns to handguns to accessories, click below to find out what springfield armory has developed and brought to market for you. The springfield armory m1a is a civilian version of the m14 rifle designed and manufactured by. The scout squad springfield armory m1a scout, springfield m1a, scout rifle. Why the m1a scout squad is the ultimate rural patrol rifle the rifle has a battleproven lineage and stopping power i spent 15 years patrolling the mountainous roads of southwestern colorado. How loud is the report relative to a standard length rifle. The standard issue m1a is a faithful semiauto recreation of the original m14308 win. One of our clients really liked the feel of our springfield armory m1a and. Case club springfield m1a socom 16, m1a scout squad, ruger 1022, mini14 waterproof rifle case. Order the springfield m1a scout squad black synthetic. Jun 08, 2018 i had clint build a scout version of his peerless rifle. The scout squad is an m1a marketed toward law enforcement users. The blade height itself appears no different than a standard usgi sight, but its base is 4 millimeters taller.
When springfield armory in geneseo, il made the civilian legal variant the m1a available to the public in 1974, shooters were finally able to enjoy the same rifle that so many servicemen had utilized in the past. Shooting crazy steel 200 yards utah state sniper shoot alpha squad duration. This shows the m8 on a springfield standard model m1a, topped with the leupold scout scope elegance, grace, power, and innovation rooted in the experiences of history. The springfield armory m1a standard rifle outdoor hub.
This model is called the ma9102 its the standard model with the walnut stock. The standard series stays true to the recreation of the original m14 design, which has led to it being the bestselling m1a model. Designed for quick snap shots at a target, the scout squad is packed with all the standard features that make the m1a great, plus new features like a. The m1a scout squad gives you the maneuverability of a scout rifle with the same power and features of a legendary american rifle. The rifle features a 22inch parkerized carbon steel barrel with a. A service rifle might be a better investment to give yourself a challenge and enter a new world of high power rifle competition. The springfield armory m1a a1 scout squad takes the standard m1a concept and turns it into a much smaller and handier rifle with forwardmounted picatinny rail, synthetic stock, and a recoilreducing muzzle brake. Introduced in 1998, the scout squad rifle is a shortened, lightened version of the m1a with an 18 barrel. Why the m1a scout squad is the ultimate rural patrol rifle. The m14 owners guide and match conditioning instructions.
The first upgrades id suggest anyone do to an m1a from a rack grade rifle would be to replace the standard sights with the nm sights, which give you. The scout squad features an 18inch parkerized carbon steel barrel with a specialized muzzle brake. M1a scout squad 18 10 round black springfield armory aa9126. My experience with springfield armorys national match m1a. Stay abreast of the latest and greatest from springfield armory with our newest catalog. Why the m1a scout squad is the ultimate rural patrol rifle policeone. I do some shooting with the springfield armory m1a 18 barreled model with both the iron sights and a burris 27x scout scope. Not sure if theres either an advantage of disadvantage between the scout vs the standard. The springfield armory m1a standard rifle ships with a 10round box magazine. A traditional m1a, loaded with all the features you want to take your rifle to the next level308 win 6. This is the type of roll that i hoped to fill with the scout squad m1a from springfield. The springfield armory m1a standard rifle arrives in a large cardboard box which includes a variety of instruction paperwork and other extraspecial surprises. M1a scout squad sometimes you need something a little different. M1a scout squad rifles combining the legendary power and accuracy of the m1a with the quick handling and fast sight acquisition of a scout style rifle.
Our sales staff cannot forecast price or availability of wish list items. The m1a cutout is on the lid of the case, meaning that it flips out awkwardly if you open the case as intended. Also features twostage trigger, triggerguard manual safety, detachable 10round box magazine and forwardposition scope mount. A shortened version of the standard m1a from a 22 barrel to 16 and a forward mount picatinny rail for a scout set up. Available to the public since 1974, the springfield armory m1a is a semiautomatic, civilianlegal version of this classic rifle that delivers power, value and performance. Oct 10, 2009 as with any firearm, it is important to find the one that fits the requirements you have for your own needs. Its a good feel and fit and offers a nice balance of length to power ratio. The m1a has been on my must have list for a long time, and im finally about ready to pull the trigger. Proving that sometimes less really is more, the m1a socom 16 in. Instead of a 22inch barrel, the scout squad is shortened to 18 inches. The rifle is offered in a composite or walnut stock, with a twostage military trigger.