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DanThaMan · October 18, 2009, 03:13 PM

Quite frankly I’m torn between buying a Springer M1A or dumping those funds into training with and optimizing my RRA AR 15. I am pursuing the best “business” rifle, because that simply sounds better than SHTF (which currently carries extremely negative connotations and alternative hoax meanings like “Stupid Homicidal Teen’s Fantasy”). I am not a soldier but I would like to address the possibility of having to use a rifle in a modern battle-field setting. I can’t justify using an M1A as home defense for obvious reasons, and although I will train with it at the range, its real purpose is a dormant one which will most likely never be fulfilled, however, should not be taboo on a forum which is dedicated to the exploration and discussion of the efficacy of arms.

I digress: I read more and more about people pursuing the best AR 15 for tactical purposes. I simply can’t get past the caliber’s shortcomings. Sure, .223 definitely has its strengths, if you want the rifle to be truly versatile you must have to carry a plethora of magazines labeled with different loads. 55 gr hollow points for close range, 69 gr hollow points for 100-200 yards, 74 gr HP BT for anything past that. I would like to be able to put anything in my gun, which will feed every time, and will effectively stop a threat. .308 seems to be a solution.

However, the ergonomics of the AR 15 are a beautiful thing which I don’t like sacrificing. Obviously, carrying more rounds is a definite plus as well.
I won’t even touch on reliability because everyone’s experiences are different. However, in general, my AR 15 jams more than I would be comfortable with if I was to invest my life in it.

So what route would you choose, invest in upgrading my AR 15 and training with it (more than usual, that is), or get the M1A and muster more funds to train with in the future?

October 18, 2009, 03:13 PM	#1
DanThaMan Junior member Join Date: February 28, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 153	Business Rifle: M1A vs AR 15 Quite frankly I’m torn between buying a Springer M1A or dumping those funds into training with and optimizing my RRA AR 15. I am pursuing the best “business” rifle, because that simply sounds better than SHTF (which currently carries extremely negative connotations and alternative hoax meanings like “Stupid Homicidal Teen’s Fantasy”). I am not a soldier but I would like to address the possibility of having to use a rifle in a modern battle-field setting. I can’t justify using an M1A as home defense for obvious reasons, and although I will train with it at the range, its real purpose is a dormant one which will most likely never be fulfilled, however, should not be taboo on a forum which is dedicated to the exploration and discussion of the efficacy of arms. I digress: I read more and more about people pursuing the best AR 15 for tactical purposes. I simply can’t get past the caliber’s shortcomings. Sure, .223 definitely has its strengths, if you want the rifle to be truly versatile you must have to carry a plethora of magazines labeled with different loads. 55 gr hollow points for close range, 69 gr hollow points for 100-200 yards, 74 gr HP BT for anything past that. I would like to be able to put anything in my gun, which will feed every time, and will effectively stop a threat. .308 seems to be a solution. However, the ergonomics of the AR 15 are a beautiful thing which I don’t like sacrificing. Obviously, carrying more rounds is a definite plus as well. I won’t even touch on reliability because everyone’s experiences are different. However, in general, my AR 15 jams more than I would be comfortable with if I was to invest my life in it. So what route would you choose, invest in upgrading my AR 15 and training with it (more than usual, that is), or get the M1A and muster more funds to train with in the future?