I gave my dad one of these for Christmas brand new about 15 years ago with a copy of The Rifleman’s Creed as the Christmas Card. He used the M14 in the USMC from 64-67. After unwrapping it, he proceeded to field strip it sitting on the sofa in front of the Christmas tree from memory after 40 years.

Been wanting one for years, just bought one today. I went into the local gun shop for a couple. Boxes of .45 and walked out with an M1A and 100 rnds of .308, God bless America! Thanks for the video sir.

You sir, are a national treasure. God bless.

Best iron sights ever devised!

Great M14/M1A rifle. I have been shooting them for 45 years now and I have always loved their accuracy and performance in service rifle competition at 200, 300, and 600 yards. I won my Distinguished Rifleman badge with one so I will always have a soft spot for these great rifles!

Sir I have come to love you like an Uncle I never had. Love watching your vids your wisdom is that of an accomplished history professor with a real world way of communicating with your listeners. Thank you so much. P.S. Watching you open that M1A Was alot like watching a 9 year old me opening my Daisy red rider back in 1979. The excitement in you is so fun to watch. You put a very big smile on my face.

Great rifle, when I enlisted into the US Army in March 1968, basic training in Fort Jackson SC (Tank Hill), we trained with the M14. It was a great battle rifle. Didn’t see an M16 until I attended ARVIN training at Fort Dix before leaving for Vietnam in February 1969. Love your videos keep up the great work and, “Welcome Home”.

I always wanted a Garand, since before they started making these "civilian" M14 rifles. But, my health (and finances, which by some strange coincidence nosedived along with my health) never permitted such a luxury. It didn't help that finding a "local" CMP club was problematic. Oh, well, I'm an _old_ fart now, haven't been shooting for well over a decade, and with my neck held together by a mess of fused bones and titanium plates and screws, I don't think I'd be able to absorb recoil as effortlessly as I did forty+ years ago. Being able to watch you enjoying _your_ new rifle does give a measure of vicarious enjoyment, so I can't complain _that_ much. Congratulations on giving yourself a well-earned gift like that!

Beautiful rifle, the brand new H & R I took to Vietnam looked just like that except it was select fire. Nov. 1965 Ft Polk LA.; Several of us were sent to a two day armorer class all about the M14, we then instructed the rest of the training company on the us and care of the M14. I fired second in the company for qualification. 54yrs after leaving Vietnam I still want one of these, I do have a couple M1 Garands. To quote Bob Hope "Thanks for the memories", maybe I'll trade off a few other guns and get one yet.

These rifles look more like a peice of art, than a battle implement. Great peice of history, enjoy.

My favorite rifle of all time. I have acquired all models except the “tanker” model that was recently released. I think the loaded model in a walnut stock is my favorite but the scout squad sure is handy. Thanks for sharing.

The look on your face at the end there, when you were thinking about shooting it, priceless! Good luck with it, many years of shooting to look forward to with it! Blessings sir, give Benny a pat!

Beautiful rifle , I loved how your eyes lit up as you said, "Lets step over to the bench and I'll show you what I got." Best of luck with it.

I just got a scout model M1A and I absolutely love it

I bought one this year as well and everyone talks crap about them until they seen it at the range, then they can’t wait to get their hand on it. Real blast to shoot

Grew up shooting a Nat match version and still have it in the gun safe. The one we have has a M-14 stock on it when my dad bought it thure the Nat Match program. I love the system so much years ago I found a used Socom cqb at a gun shop. I didn't even ask the shop owner how much he wanted for it just handed him a Bank card and he handed me the paperwork. Took off the cheap scout style scope the last owner had on it and sited in the irons. Some of the best sites ever put on a rifle if you ask me. They truly are built to last. Id take my M1a's over a AR 15 any day. You and Benny have a great day and a safe and bountiful hunting season this fall.

There is nothing like inspecting a brand new rifle or any firearm. I bought my M1a in 1998 and still have it. I think you will be very pleased with it on the range.😀

Thank you sir. I enjoyed seeing your smiling face and hearing the excitement in your voice as you walked us through this new rifle. I hope you make & present to us a range video with you shooting this rifle. Blessings to you & your family, including Benny.

Congratulations Sir! It's always a pleasure to see someone who's really excited about their purchase, especially when it's a rifle as fine as this one. Thanks for sharing the excitement with us!

Gotta tell ya ! The smile you cracked was infectious as you said let’s take a look 👏👏👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌makes me want to go out and buy an M1A

Happy for you! M1As are great rifles.

I've been thinking about one of these for years, back to when a standard walnut model like yours could be found for under a grand, probably should've bought it then. This video has reignited that desire. At least 308 ammo is making a comeback on the shelves. Congrats, Sir, on your rifle!

Beautiful stock, I love it. I only want for two more guns, a m14 and a BAR . I probably never get a BAR but most likely will have a m14 (m1a)

Excellent presentation. My grandfather used the M1, dad the M14 and uncles M16.

So glad to see you! Always love your appreciation for all things noble and True, material and spiritual!

I have an M1A scout with a walnut scout. Love it! FYI the bolt and op rod are supposed to be greased for lubrication not CLP.

Congratulations on your new rifle. I love the feel of wood and steel.

I was watching some of your older videos when this popped up,perfect timing.Your videos are all great and I always learn something.Thank you!

Love your videos, brother. Nobody gives the M14/M1A the rich treatment like you do. Would like to see Bennie make another appearance in the near future too!

Have fun with your new purchase and thanks for the great vid. I purchased one of these new in late 2019 after waiting many years as well. Only I've never shot it yet due to wanting to conserve all the ammo I could during the COVID19 ammo shortage. But .308 ammo prices are coming down down a bit again, so I can order a shipment. I look forward to getting this baby to the range to sight it in and enjoying a good test firing. I'm expecting it to be pretty accurate. I have many rifles but I'm sure this will be one I'll never part with. Some people really talk these M1As down, but I sold my AR-10 to help fund this purchase and I've got no regrets about it at all.

Great video. I bought my first SA M1A in 1989, and of course like an idiot I sold it a couple years later. Two years ago I finally decided to get another one. I have always enjoyed Springfield Armorys product, and always found them to be tackdrivers. Thank goodness SA has continued with the M1A line for all these years, and kept the quality high. Eagle industries use tomato a very nice weapon bag that mounted to the stock for raising check weld for scope use. Again thanks for sharing your new treasure!

Recently purchased a Tanker version from S/A. Enjoying it very much. Thank you for the video.

Oh boy, I just brought my brand new M1A Standard Walnut home today and man she is a beauty! I'm so excited!

Being genuinely happy to own that gun shows. It's different than other guns and I appreciate it substantially more. It's beauty and function. That's why it's my favorite firearm.

I'm very glad and happy for you that you finally rectified that situation. My accurized M1A is my favorite rifle and I wouldn't trade it for the world. One thing though, during disassembly, you should also know how to remove the gas plug and gas piston, to clean carbon from them, using either an M14 combination tool or a 3/8" box wrench. As for the bolt, it is really not difficult to disassemble and reassemble using a 30-06 casing and starting with the bolt still in the receiver, you rarely need to do this but it's a good skill if you're paying attention and you're careful. Requires the use of a punch. I do recommend you replace the stamped steel spring guide with a National Match round profile guide, it keeps the recoil spring from binding and the action will operate a lot smoother.

When I bought my m1a loaded they had a promotion for 3 free magazines. Might want to see if they still have it. Very fun gun had my friends 13 year old hitting milk jugs at 500yrds with it.

Christmas came early! I'm envious of your newest acquisition, and looking forward to seeing you get some rounds downrange. It's been 45 years since I had the opportunity to shoot the M14. The unit that I belonged to in the Army has quite an array of Weaponry, and I picked up the M14 every chance I could. I understand the military's reasoning for replacing the M14 for the M16, but the M14 was still quite a rifle!

I purchased a walnut version about six months ago. I put an ultimax rail and Burris 2-7x scout scope. Ive tried over the years mounting different scopes to different M1As. I finally found a setup that doesn’t ruin the cheek weld and natural Model 12 style handling characteristics. Also, I purchased ten of the checkmate 20rd magazines. I’ve only run three cycles thru each mag (600 rounds total) but have had 100% reliability out of them, so far.

Beautiful. The M1A just looks like it means business. It's on my list. And, I think I'll do the standard (instead of the other grades) just like you did. I just wished you'd have cleaned it with us. Looking forward to shooting and sighting videos with it. Thanks, and congratulations!

I shot an accurized M1A in competition for years and then made the change to the AR. I am certified, National Guard, as an armorer for the M14/M1A. Great rifle to work with. Semper Fi.

I just bought a tanker M1A, and I love it.

Congratulations!!! I was able to shoot the old M14's and M21's on occasion while stationed in Germany back in the 90's (yes, some arms rooms still had them). I bought my match grade M1A three years ago, and added a scope last year. She is a gorgeous, reliable, tack-driving masterpiece. Best of luck with her. I've had great success with Federal Premium Gold Medal, Sierra Match King 168gr prior to the government-prompted ammo shortage (prices are crazy now). Scarce availability of primers has slowed down reloading, but I have enough on-hand to last a while; closely replicating my results with 42gr of IMR4064 using the same Sierra bullet. I downloaded the old 25yd/250yd military zero targets off the internet that work great to get started.

I loved that rifle in USMC 1967. It operated flawlessly. Would love to have one now but I worry about the rifle being banned. This was an outstanding video, as always. Thanks!

My father who was a WWII Marine veteran always talked about his Springfield M1 Garand and how it was great battle rifle. I thought they weren't as cool as a M1 carbine with the detachable magazine. We had these discussions when I was still in grammar school. He had a chance to buy a pristine CMP carbine for 75 bucks back in 1966, he passed on it. A couple years later, I got to shoot a M14, still in grammar school. I was hooked , I still remember the smell of the linseed oiled stock and the gunpowder smoke in the air. I had remembered the H&R brochure I had seen 4 or 5 years earlier showing that H&R had got a military contract and was making M14.s for the government. Years later as an adult, I saved up some money and got an M1A, it mostly had new military parts. I still have that rifle today. I bought two M14 parts kits and built them on forged billet receivers just for the fun of it. Great rifles that are tack drivers.

Got the Scout Squad about 5 yrs ago, and watching your review makes me so happy I own this piece of Americana. Thank you for the video and for your service to this Amazing County!

Best M1A video ever...very educational, only way to improve is to add some Benny!

Congratulations on the acquisition. Beautiful rifle. 👍🙂

Trained with the 14 in 69, finally purchased my M1 garand a couple years ago and had the chance to get a M1a1 scout last year love them both enjoy, God bless you love to watch your videos

Great video Gun Blue! I noticed your barely concealed inability to stop smiling as you handled your weapon. I cannot wait to see you grinning your way through some range video! I have a little box of cash in my gun safe where I stash my WDK, (Wife Doesn't Know), money earned doing restoration and minor repair work on firearms for friends. When it gets full enough, I'll use it to get the next addition to my collection. The M1A is actually next on my list. Thanks GB, and keep grinning! Grace & Peace.

I would like to say I find these videos to be very informative more so than most KZfaq videos out there. Thanks for what you do keep up the great work.

I've always used the leather 1907 sling on both of my M1's and M1A's for shooting CMP Matches, but I also like and have the M1 web sling too.

Good Morning Sir, Congratulations to you on your purchase of "The Last True American Wood & Steel Warrior!!!" The M1 Garand and M14/M1A are truly works of art!!! I had the opportunity to use the M14 on active duty in the Navy, while standing "Shark Watch" for swim call. I was one of a few sailors on my ship that were qualified to use the rifle. After I completed my hitch in the Navy I went Army and Also qualified with the M14. I have always preferred the M14 or the M16/M4, the sights were better on the M14/M1A. I own a Springfield Standard grade M1A, since the early 80's. My M1A was built with several GI parts, such as the GI TRW barrel, etc. I have upgraded several parts on my rifle and it's a shooter!!! Looking forward to your next video on your M1A!!! Well done Sir!!! Enjoyed your video!!! Stay Safe and God Bless!!!

I've had the privilege of earning my double distinguished expert badge and was on my way to High Master after about 22,000 rounds of for record and practice rounds with DCM (CMP) issue guns and several M1A Super Match rifles. It should be noted that my first DCM rifle was an M1 in 30-06 and while becoming an active competitor for the State and the Guard, an M1 with a 308 (small base 7.62×51) chamber sleeve. All rifles used in National Match Competitive events afterward were privately purchased. My shooting career reached its apex during All Guard tryouts in Pheonix Arizona May 1992. I'm proud to have performed to within the standards acceptable for membership in the All Guard team. Ironically, 15 years in the regular Army didn't see shooting on any teams, but much pistol shooting, my first Sauer 202 and Deutsche WBK. Almost even got the Jagdtschein. That was the only other time I signed for an issue rifle..which held under .50 m.o.a. at 600 yards. I only had one privately owned rifle I knew held that good. In fact, skill level reached a point that when my X count was low, that is how I knew my barrels were reaching their precision service life..usually between 3,500 and 5,000 rounds at the most. Douglas XX air guaged, 1:10 twist heavy match barrels, glassed and lugged action, thick or thin wal-nut MIL- SPEC stocks or thick fiberglass stocks. 'Figure 8 gas operating system' // there were the National Match sites and all else IAW MIL-SPEC excluding the weight which was obviously much heavier than the standard M14 rifle.

Beautiful rifle sir. Glad you're enjoying good health and enjoying you new firearm. God bless

Springs. "Stored Energy." Always good to use eye protection for the small stuff and other safety accutraments for the larger "Stored Energy Devices" like garage door springs etc.

Thank you so much sir for your beautiful explanatory videos! As always they are very interesting and educational. Each video is like being in an academic classroom. God bless you!

Thank you so much. I have had a keen eye on this rifle for a long time. This is nice! Especially as I like your delivery, you are doing us all a great sevice.

Fantastic video! Really love how you show everything step by step and drop in an extra explanation here and there! Great camera and light work too!

Congratulations! I know you'll enjoy this wonderful rifle.

Great rifle, I repaired a lot of them as I was in a ordinance shop in 1964 -1966.

Congratulations glad to see a new gun put a smile on your face. I have been watching your reloading videos recently, very informative, clear and in depth, thank you.

Yep 👍, that’s a sweet rifle!! I bought one about a year ago and I love it. I swapped out the flashhider for the one that has the lug. I loved this rifle so much I bought the mini 14 also.

Thank you for sharing. You just helped me decide on my Christmas present 🎁! Enjoy 😊.

congratulations on the nice pick up sir! that is a beautiful piece of history! Thank you for sharing, God bless

A fine rifle indeed! I own that model has served me well from range trips to hunting whitetail and took it to a fighting rifle class. I wouldn't expect it to shoot MOA at 100 as she sits. Before sending it off to Ron Smith at Smith enterprise in AZ. It would group 1.5 to 2 moa after Ron worked his magic its a 1 MOA rifle all day long.

Fantastic content as always. Many people missing this quality and are criminally misinformed. Thank you!

Original m14,,,105.00 Had mine in boot camp 1965 thru Vietnam 1966-67. Loved it especially after I had a scope attached . Never let me down. Rain or shine. Mud or monsoon

I have the scout model my absolutely favorite rifle and soft shooting. And extremely accurate

Thanks for sharing. As ive gotten more and more into firearms, this has become one of my "bucket list" guns and its fun to see you enjoy and explain getting one of your own. Plus, your style of presentation is right up my ally.

GunBlue490 you can grease the roller bearing easily. Take a 45ACP fired case and fill it almost full with the grease you've chosen. I use a white engine assembly grease. Take the 95% filled 45ACP case, no air pockets in it, and slip it over the roller. It presses the grease completely through the bearings in the roller.

Qualified as a marksman at Fort Leonardwood in 1967 with my 14. Just an amazing weapon, 100 yds was nothing. Had mine apart a few times too! Wish I could buy one here in sunny Commyfornia….

That's a fantastic rifle. I'd love to have one some day. Thanks for sharing

Best firearms enthusiast channel on KZfaq. You sir, are a walking encyclopedia. Thanks for sharing your detailed knowledge on firearms and cartridges. For an old guy like me, I enjoy learning the inner working and ballistic information more than just seeing ammo wasted on watermelons and soda bottles… The M1A has always been on my bucket list. I own a very nice M1 Garand and a M1 Carbine as well as a Mini-14. This will be a great addition to my “rotating bolt” collection. Your video just sealed the deal for me. Please give Benny a pat on the head for me. God bless you sir.

Nice rifle! I've never seen an m14 taken apart before!🇺🇸✝🇺🇸

We are blessed to see such a happy man.

Great presentation! Hope you enjoy your purchase. Someday, I would really enjoy watching the takedown and reassembly of a Ruger #1 rifle.

I am a veteran and shot the M16 in the military, never had a chance to shoot any of the mighty gorgeous ones of previous eras, like my late father, also a veteran, who loved the Garand action. Yet, I now have an M1A and a Mini-14 and to be honest, I absolutely LOVE THEM! There is something about the blued and wood that the plastic aluminum and leather cannot suffice....I don't even remember I own an AR-15 And, I have a DDM4v7 but I would not care selling it tomorrow. Nonetheless, there is something about that Garand action that brings dignity to a soldier...just like buildings, we always visit and admire those from back in the day that were built to shelter but also to be beautiful. I feel the M1A and the Mini-14 to act like an extension of my arm, and somehow it flows...

Great video thank you for all the great information. I just recently pick up my own M1A yesterday after about 10 years of eyeing them.

Every friend I know that went to Vietnam before 1969 got to fire an M14. It was a long range battle rifle & the reason being the d eyes could tell who were good shots and who were very good shots and might want to join a sniper team. Every friend to a man said they love the M14 for its accuracy not so much the way😮. I didn't get in country untill 1970. I subscribe and love your KZfaq channel it's so very very informative. Mac.😂 17:28 I bought an M1A one in 1985 and pleasantly surprised to notice that the parts were made by TRW how Sweet it is.

The eloquence of Your instruction is great Sir, it makes us feel very comfortable!Thank You Sir, a pleasure learning from your instruction. 👍👌😉

Very nice! I recently got myself a Bula Defense M21 with an inbuilt scope mount (and it's grooved so I can use iron sights if needed!). Love it, it's easily my favorite rifle. Thanks for sharing!

I started out building ARs a few years ago then began a fascination with the AK platform. I’ve now acquired my first M1A after whetting my appetite with the Ruger mini 14/30, I got the same model as yours but the loaded version, and have my eye on the Scout Squad model. I have to say, I’m most excited about the M1A/M14/M1 Garand platform. It’s so solid and reliable, and the history, heritage and workmanship is outstanding. I feel like I’m in on a closely-held secret that’s on the verge of going public at any moment. Hope you have many years of fun with yours.

I love the M14. I have one built back in 1973. It is a national match. But it is a Devine, Texas built weapon. By Elmer Ballance.

From one Army veteran to another That Was one of the best no BS tutorial On that weapon System that I've seen yet Stay on target Brother Somebody's got to teach the younger generation how to do things... Best wish

I picked up that very model last month. Except for the muzzle piece.. mine has to have the polka dots.. California... yeah, well.. I got it in 308 and it is a pleasure to shoot. I am glad you got one, and I cannot wait to see the science you will hand down about it. Thank you for all the lessons.

WOULD NOT trade mine for anything (that I can think of anyway). A VERY accurate rifle WHEN new and even more accurate now..since ‘09. Set it up as a ‘nam DMR/sniper platform. My son, a Capt (USAF) already KNOWS he’s getting it too. Edited to add: Mine is the Standard model also. I added a Sadlak STEEL “Airborne” scope mount to it with an older Redfield 3 X 9 scope that I’ve used for deer hunting over the years. An “Eagle” cheek riser for the ‘perfect’ cheekweld. IF I were going to ‘change’ anything..it’d be a couple things: the sling studs on the handguard to accommodate a bipod (an accessory pic rail, etc). And the flash suppressor with a bayonet lug..just because. One’s fairly easy, the other not so much. The handguard isn’t “thick” enough IMO to go ‘cutting out’ for the extra metal to be inlaid for the correct depth for clearing the gas system. It’s do-able sure, but I’m NOT comfortable with doing unless some type of bedding is involved. As for the FS it’s just a matter of deciding whether or not I want the NM or the GI model...BOTH are available at Fulton Armory. It’s a FANTASTIC platform to be sure!

10:40 one of the best sounds a gun enthusiast will ever hear. Lovely.

Wow. Beautiful rifle. American ingenuity and craftsmanship at its best. So awesome. 🇺🇸

Very nice I have owned 1 back in the day pre 1996 circa 1983 Winchester made refurbished in Israel new barrel love shooting it military rifle shoots

I love my m1a standard! I tightened the gas system up,put a new military nm rear sight and hand stoned the rear sight to fit . I did a better job then Springfield did, it had to much wiggle in the rear sight. I put a original m14 big red stock on it. The trigger is awesome the way that it is ,great break. Put a gas nitrate piston in it. That rifle shoots freakin great! I don't know way some people don't like it maybe it's not tactical lol.

Looong winded, no range time🙁. I waited until I was retired from the military for 15 years before I found the scratch 💸 to indulge in a M1A. Love mine.

This is one of the finest guns anyone could own. It was so smooth I forgot I blew one of my toes off.

Kinda looks like you have the Garand thumb - my friend - . We had many M-14's at Chu Chi but they were stashed out of sight lest the walk away. Beautiful rifle and unreal trigger - I am going to buy one just for the pleasure of looking at it. Well done My father was in the 24th ID from 1939-1945 and went from the 03 to the M1 right after Pearl Harbor. He could strip an M1 completely in a minute, blindfolded. .

One of those rifles is working its way to the top of my wish list.

Springfield makes excellent weapons. I have a 1911 and a hellcat, both are great weapons. Ive been eyeballing these for a while.

Congratulations on a long overdue, fine relic of American history! Can’t imagine many more folks more deserving than you to own that beautiful rifle. I hope it’s been a joy for you. God bless

What a pleasant, relaxing yet informative demonstration

Thank you for this wonderful video! Just subscribed and looking forward to your other videos. Excellent operation and take down instruction and what a beautiful M1A you're got there. I'm hoping to pick up my own new M1A tomorrow. Right out of high school I qualified with the M14 in 1966 at Fort Bragg and it was my issued rifle most of my three year enlistment except for the M16A1 in Vietnam. I love both rifles and since they excel in different applications it's good to have both. I chose the Standard model with wood stock for the same reasons you did and because it is the closest configuration to the M14s I had over 50 years ago.

I carried an M-14 in Vietnam and it never let me down. A wonderfully accurate, sturdy, easy to clean and reliable rifle.. I thought of buying one but at 80, the best I would do would be to shoot it now and again and leave it to my son. Thanks for the review, enjoyed your presentation.

Excellent timing! I was just thinking about getting an M1A as a general purpose rifle, whenever I can afford it. I can't decide between a 22" and an 18.5" barrel, or whether to go with Springfield or Fulton. The design appeals to me because it is the most modern, traditional rifle. I look forward to listening to your thoughts.