I am a newbie to MilSurp or C&R type rifles but I am interested in building up an M1A, ("civilian version of M14"). In particular I was thinking about building up an M1A into a more tactical package including a folding or collapsible stock, with rails, etc. ( Apologies if some folks think this is heresy to do with one of these rifles). After looking around it is clear to me this may not be cheap!, but the main question I have is: can you get a preban M1A even in rough shape for less then several hundred dollars? Can you purchase just pre-ban receivers anywhere that you can build up into any configuration like you can a preban AR? I would be willing to put on a new barrel and stock, etc.-which I know could run another $1K depending on exactly what I do.-I have also seen that you can purchase new Springfield "SOCOM" rifles which do look very bad azz but the particular stock I have in mind is a collapsible which would require a preban.
After looking around at CMP at M1 prices and on places like gunsamerica or gunbroker it seems like I'd be hard pressed to find a rifle to start with for less then $750??
I would be intersted in feedback on my idea and the M1A market if anyone has particular experience with it.
Thank you.
After looking around at CMP at M1 prices and on places like gunsamerica or gunbroker it seems like I'd be hard pressed to find a rifle to start with for less then $750??
I would be intersted in feedback on my idea and the M1A market if anyone has particular experience with it.
Thank you.