I don't need no teenage queen, I just want my M14!

SR420 · September 14, 2016, 10:55 AM

Hybrid mix of retro & modern.

Winchester kit on a Poly Tech receiver with a TRW bolt
in a Blackfeather RS with the new MBSA, and Magpul SGA.

Model12Win · September 14, 2016, 02:44 PM

If you like it that's all that matters.

SR420 · September 14, 2016, 08:15 PM

It's California legal, and the ability to use the iron sights is a plus.

johnwilliamson062 · September 14, 2016, 08:33 PM

SR420, I admit an overwhelming flood of jealousy related to all your M14 builds. I'm not sure how many rifles you own v. how many of the builds are stocks and parts switched around, but an enviable collection either way(both physical property and experience gained).

All the same, one of these days you are going to swallow that lump and switch to AR-10s

Heck, with that one you already moved to an AR stock and enough rails to run a train on.

themadbomber · September 15, 2016, 02:21 AM

I think the bayonet adds the final touch

SR420 · September 15, 2016, 07:12 AM

Quote:

johnwilliamson062 SR420, I admit an overwhelming flood of jealousy related to all your M14 builds. I'm not sure how many rifles you own v. how many of the builds are stocks and parts switched around, but an enviable collection either way(both physical property and experience gained).

All the same, one of these days you are going to swallow that lump and switch to AR-10s Heck, with that one you already moved to an AR stock and enough rails to run a train on.

It's a little of both, John. I owned about a dozen of them at one time, the number has been distilled down to three with an assortment of stocks.

I also owned a nice Armalite AR10 carbine (pictured), the original medium heavy 20" upper that was free floated is not pictured. It was nice enough, but not for me - I sold it to fund another M14 build

SR420 · September 21, 2016, 12:11 PM

Just 9 lbs. with a California legal butt stock.

Quentin2 · September 21, 2016, 12:24 PM

Nice looking rifle, SR420!

agtman · September 22, 2016, 06:58 AM

Looks waaay heavier than my M1 Garand.

SR420 · September 22, 2016, 07:03 AM

It weighs a little less than your basic M1 Garand

kraigwy · September 22, 2016, 08:51 AM

My M1A is heavier then my Garand's.

It a Heavy Match but still not "bubba'ed up".

SR420 · September 22, 2016, 09:09 AM

I haven't seen any "bubba'ed up" M14s or M1As in this thread... have you?

johnwilliamson062 · September 22, 2016, 07:46 PM

That I am not envious of at all. The product of a Bond Marathon and some spare rattle cans?

**4V50 Gary** · September 22, 2016, 08:24 PM

Kraigwy - what is all that grey on your M-14 stock?

SR420 · September 22, 2016, 08:44 PM

Those not so shiny places on the stock are from him shooting it so much, that's his grip & cheek weld points of contact. He's right handed.

SR420 · September 22, 2016, 08:51 PM

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johnwilliamson062 That I am not envious of at all.

I am not at all envious of Gun owning Americans living in states like California.
The MBSA enables Californian's to benefit from a modern chassis system with less hassle.

johnwilliamson062 · September 22, 2016, 09:04 PM

So is that just the lighting on the last picture?
Which picture best represents the actual color of the stock?
Maybe it is just my display.

armoredman · September 22, 2016, 11:21 PM

That's a very interesting rifle - the build just screams for a black and white stormtrooper build with the Empire logo where the American flag is set in. Sorry, the geek comes out sometimes.

SR420 · September 23, 2016, 06:46 AM

johnwilliamson062
Different materials, textures, angles, and lighting throw off colors.
It's not perfect, but it's way better than an FDE SCAR.

armoredman
I would like to see a black and white stormtrooper build with the Empire logo where the American flag is set in.

.

agtman · September 23, 2016, 07:24 AM

Gaawd, man, ... my back is killing me just looking at these pics.

Can't image how I'd carry that thing anywhere but from the trunk to the shooting bench.

SR420 · September 23, 2016, 07:48 AM

A person that can't carry a 9 lb. rifle needs to hit the gym, or stick to .22 LR

jackstrawIII · September 23, 2016, 12:04 PM

Look like something from a post-apocalyptic video game. Rad.

armoredman · September 23, 2016, 12:59 PM

SR420, some of us may be slightly older than the average bear, and while I had no issues with the M1 Garand I had in boot camp, or the M-14 on board ship, nowadays I might need some "reconditioning" before trying to hump a full weight battle rifle deep in the desert.

That is, if I had the time/money for either.

SR420 · September 23, 2016, 01:20 PM

I feel your pain

Me and my favorite rifle are the same age

kraigwy · September 23, 2016, 02:30 PM

4V50 GARY

That "grey stuff" on the rifle is 'FIRM GRIP" we used it to keep the help with positions when using leather gloves on slick wood stocks.

Now we use rubber gloves and ribbed stocks on plastic guns, or at least in high power. When using real rifles like the M1A. Garand, Springfield, etc. I still use a bit of Firm Grip.
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That rifle was one of the first Springfield M1A. Two digit serial number.

It was originally a standard model that I paid $295 new, in 1977. Gene Barnett (Barnett Barrels) was an armor for the NG MTU then, and he converted it into a Heavy Match. That was about 4 barrels ago. The gun still shoots today.

As much as I like M14s, they just don't compete with the ARs you find in High Power today.

Its heavy, but now days I have wheels on my shooting stool.

I've gotten older and wiser, so I don't feel macho enough to pack heavy rifles. My hunting rifles are Model 70 Featherweights.

September 14, 2016, 10:55 AM	#1
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	I don't need no teenage queen, I just want my M14! Hybrid mix of retro & modern. Winchester kit on a Poly Tech receiver with a TRW bolt in a Blackfeather RS with the new MBSA, and Magpul SGA. __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR

September 14, 2016, 08:15 PM	#3
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	It's California legal, and the ability to use the iron sights is a plus. __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR

September 15, 2016, 02:21 AM	#5
themadbomber Member Join Date: February 5, 2015 Posts: 24	Beautiful I think the bayonet adds the final touch

September 21, 2016, 12:11 PM	#7
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	Just 9 lbs. with a California legal butt stock. __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR

September 22, 2016, 08:51 AM	#11
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	My M1A is heavier then my Garand's. It a Heavy Match but still not "bubba'ed up". __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

September 14, 2016, 02:44 PM	#2
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	If you like it that's all that matters.

September 14, 2016, 08:33 PM	#4
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	SR420, I admit an overwhelming flood of jealousy related to all your M14 builds. I'm not sure how many rifles you own v. how many of the builds are stocks and parts switched around, but an enviable collection either way(both physical property and experience gained). All the same, one of these days you are going to swallow that lump and switch to AR-10s Heck, with that one you already moved to an AR stock and enough rails to run a train on.

September 21, 2016, 12:24 PM	#8
Quentin2 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2009 Location: NorthWest USA Posts: 1,996	Nice looking rifle, SR420!

September 22, 2016, 06:58 AM	#9
agtman Junior member Join Date: July 26, 2001 Location: midwest Posts: 2,374	Looks waaay heavier than my M1 Garand.

September 22, 2016, 09:09 AM	#12
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	I haven't seen any "bubba'ed up" M14s or M1As in this thread... have you? __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR Last edited by SR420; September 22, 2016 at 09:14 AM.

September 22, 2016, 07:46 PM	#13
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	That I am not envious of at all. The product of a Bond Marathon and some spare rattle cans?

September 22, 2016, 08:24 PM	#14
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,838	Kraigwy - what is all that grey on your M-14 stock? __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

September 22, 2016, 08:44 PM	#15
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	Those not so shiny places on the stock are from him shooting it so much, that's his grip & cheek weld points of contact. He's right handed. __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR

September 22, 2016, 09:04 PM	#17
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	So is that just the lighting on the last picture? Which picture best represents the actual color of the stock? Maybe it is just my display.

September 22, 2016, 11:21 PM	#18
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,299	That's a very interesting rifle - the build just screams for a black and white stormtrooper build with the Empire logo where the American flag is set in. Sorry, the geek comes out sometimes.

September 23, 2016, 06:46 AM	#19
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	johnwilliamson062 Different materials, textures, angles, and lighting throw off colors. It's not perfect, but it's way better than an FDE SCAR. armoredman I would like to see a black and white stormtrooper build with the Empire logo where the American flag is set in. . __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR

September 23, 2016, 07:24 AM	#20
agtman Junior member Join Date: July 26, 2001 Location: midwest Posts: 2,374	Gaawd, man, ... my back is killing me just looking at these pics. Can't image how I'd carry that thing anywhere but from the trunk to the shooting bench.

September 23, 2016, 07:48 AM	#21
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	A person that can't carry a 9 lb. rifle needs to hit the gym, or stick to .22 LR __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR

September 23, 2016, 12:04 PM	#22
jackstrawIII Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2016 Location: Upstate NY. Posts: 901	Look like something from a post-apocalyptic video game. Rad. __________________ In God we trust.

September 23, 2016, 12:59 PM	#23
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,299	SR420, some of us may be slightly older than the average bear, and while I had no issues with the M1 Garand I had in boot camp, or the M-14 on board ship, nowadays I might need some "reconditioning" before trying to hump a full weight battle rifle deep in the desert. That is, if I had the time/money for either.

September 23, 2016, 01:20 PM	#24
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	I feel your pain Me and my favorite rifle are the same age __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR

September 23, 2016, 02:30 PM	#25
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	4V50 GARY That "grey stuff" on the rifle is 'FIRM GRIP" we used it to keep the help with positions when using leather gloves on slick wood stocks. Now we use rubber gloves and ribbed stocks on plastic guns, or at least in high power. When using real rifles like the M1A. Garand, Springfield, etc. I still use a bit of Firm Grip. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- That rifle was one of the first Springfield M1A. Two digit serial number. It was originally a standard model that I paid $295 new, in 1977. Gene Barnett (Barnett Barrels) was an armor for the NG MTU then, and he converted it into a Heavy Match. That was about 4 barrels ago. The gun still shoots today. As much as I like M14s, they just don't compete with the ARs you find in High Power today. Its heavy, but now days I have wheels on my shooting stool. I've gotten older and wiser, so I don't feel macho enough to pack heavy rifles. My hunting rifles are Model 70 Featherweights. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071