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I have been reading a lot of things on the internet (not a good idea, i know) that talks about parts breaking on an M1A. The reason I bought it was because I thought it would be a RUGGED, DURABLE, and RELIABLE gun.
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The M1A is RUGGED, DURABLE, and RELIABLE. IMO the reports of broken parts is exaggerated. There have been reliable reports of extractors failing, it's not a common occurrence. It may have been a bad heat treat batch?? SA did have a bolt recall 30 years ago. If you happen to get a M1A with a old bolt, SA well replace it on their dime, including shipping both ways.
I have a 30 year old M1A that was had the bolt recall, all other parts are still as shipped, 1k plus round count, no problems.
I have a 22 year old rifle that I put a usgi trw parts kit in. These have been in the rifle for 10+ years and 1k+ rounds with no breakage and they were used to start with.
I have had magazine related issues with one 10 round mag.
My opinion only but I think 99% of fire arm problems can be traced back to the operator. Lack of proper maintenance,
improper lubrication, cheap steel case ammo...........