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The M1A has proven to be a long lasting rifle that has stood the test of time and remains as popular today, at least with civilians, as it was at its inception. Here's What You Need To Remember: The ...

As World War II was winding down, armorers and inventors took a look at what was being used by U.S. servicemen and how to improve those tools. The M1 Garand was a resounding success, but even its ...

Developed as a civilian alternative to the military M14 rifle, Springfield Armory’s M1A has been around since 1974. In fact, Springfield Armory just celebrated the 50-year milestone of the M1A’s ...

Here’s What You Need To Remember: While located today in Illinois this company has stood up to calls for state’s proposed “assault weapons ban” in 2006. The company’s co-owner Dennis Reese made it ...

Key Points - The M14 rifle, adopted in 1957 to replace the M1 Garand and BAR, faced significant criticism from US infantry despite aiming to provide more firepower with its 20-round box magazine. -It ...

A US Marine and his M14 service rifle during the Tet Offensive of the Vietnam War (Photo Wikimedia Commons) In April 1958, the government-owned Springfield Armory in Massachusetts initiated production ...

This SPRINGFIELD SOCOM 16 M1A FOR LE version of the venerable M1A can be an effective close quarters battle rifle or just a great "ranch gun." This rifle has the minimum length barrel for a rifle ...