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Zak Smith · April 20, 2000, 01:35 PM

Like someone else mentioned, the cost of AR-10 magazines is prohibitive, in my opinion.
You have to buy M1A mags at anywhere between $36 - $65 and then spend another $30-$45 to convert
them to work in the AR-10.

The Springfield M1A is an excellent rifle. The "New Loaded" package is a great deal.

All that said, I decided on a FAL. The mags are about $10, the rifle design is
simple and robust, and it's easy to clean.

April 20, 2000, 01:35 PM	#14
Zak Smith Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 1999 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA Posts: 2,682	Like someone else mentioned, the cost of AR-10 magazines is prohibitive, in my opinion. You have to buy M1A mags at anywhere between $36 - $65 and then spend another $30-$45 to convert them to work in the AR-10. The Springfield M1A is an excellent rifle. The "New Loaded" package is a great deal. All that said, I decided on a FAL. The mags are about $10, the rifle design is simple and robust, and it's easy to clean.