I while back I mentioned that I was interested in a military style semi-auto rifle. My first choice was the Springfield M1A, but unfortunately that was out of my price range. I'd decided to settle for a Bushmaster AR. My reason for getting a military semi-auto was simply that I've always wanted something like that and the way things are going, someday soon, I may not be allowed to buy one. In short, it would just be an expensive toy.
So, I went to a gunshow today with every intent to buy an AR, then fate stepped in. I ran across a guy with a Federal Ordinance M-14A for sale. The gun looks to be almost unfired and I'd rate it at 95%. The price was $800. Fifty bucks cheaper than the bushmasters there. So, I bought it.
Ok, Tell me about this rifle, warts and all.
I know its not a Springfield. Trigger could use a little work, but it seems to be well made.
Did I do good or really screw up?
BTW: can anybody steer me to a good source for twenty round mags?
[This message has been edited by Grayfox (edited March 11, 2000).]
So, I went to a gunshow today with every intent to buy an AR, then fate stepped in. I ran across a guy with a Federal Ordinance M-14A for sale. The gun looks to be almost unfired and I'd rate it at 95%. The price was $800. Fifty bucks cheaper than the bushmasters there. So, I bought it.
Ok, Tell me about this rifle, warts and all.
I know its not a Springfield. Trigger could use a little work, but it seems to be well made.
Did I do good or really screw up?
BTW: can anybody steer me to a good source for twenty round mags?
[This message has been edited by Grayfox (edited March 11, 2000).]