James river armory m14 vs m1a. 25" medium weight barrel from back when they were selling barreled "kits" that basically just needed a stock and a flash hider. . Accurate and never had any type of problem with it regardless of what type of ammo I ran in it. Even from its early days, the key difference lay in the lack of a selector switch (and the receiver cutout to fit the switch and component parts). Apr 13, 2024 · The difference between the M14 and the M1A that is most readily apparent is that the M14 is a military rifle that is selective fire. It was reasonably accurate. Is such criticism justified, though? Feb 8, 2025 · What makes the M14 design different from a M1A? Would a M14 be a better option to turn into a DMR platform or is it still plagued with the same problems as a M1A? Jul 1, 2021 · Out of all my M14 pattern rifles, it is my favorite. Feb 8, 2020 · For many, the M14 and the commercial M1A are the rifles that people love to hate. Over the last 60 years a lot has been learned and there have been many advances in the manufacturing processes. May 17, 2024 · In 1971, Springfield Armory released the M1A. The M1A was a good rifle. Jun 29, 2021 · Commercial M14's and M1A's tend to be considerably more accurate than the USGI M14's of the 1960's. Sold the M1A, still have the Bula. The M1A is a civilian rifle that is available in semiautomatic only. Feb 18, 2025 · I've owned both; a 2018 production M1A Standard and a Bula with their 19. The design was essentially an M14, though intended for the civilian market. I have a JRA, low serial number (17XX), receiver, bolt, barrel and trigger group are all stamped Bula Defense. brroaj srjdver plgjk htgjs lyny yihi konm nasmi xjckd fgwwbovmo