M-14 vs AR-15 | Types of Rifles - U.S. Arms Company
WEBThe M14 has a flash hider, a 2” shorter AR-15-barrel length and fires a shorter cartridge from a 20-round, detachable box magazine. With some aesthetic changes, the M14 looks fairly modern compared to the Garand.
M14 rifle - Wikipedia
WEBThe M14 rifle, officially the United States Rifle, Caliber 7.62 mm, M14, is an American battle rifle chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge. It became the standard-issue rifle for the U.S. military in 1957, replacing the M1 Garand rifle in service with the U.S. Army by 1958 and the U.S. Marine Corps by 1965; deliveries of service rifles to ...
M1A™ Series Rifles - Springfield Armory
WEBThe M1A series of rifles, a semi-automatic rifle inspired by the classic U.S. Military M14, offers shooters a chance to own an icon. Chambered in .308 Win. or 6.5 Creedmoor, the M1A is offered in classic and traditional models as well as tuned precision variants and modern tactical versions.
Here's Why It's a Good Thing the US Military Is Getting Rid of the M14
WEBFeb 13, 2020 · It's a long-stroke, piston-driven action that's very similar to the most prolific, assault rifle in history: the AK-47. Like the AK, the M14's action can tolerate debris and fouling better than...
Best Modern M14 Rifles for Defense and Competition: Review
WEBOct 30, 2012 · The M14 rifle is a storied gun, and it still has a lot of relevance in modern competition and defensive use. Dropping a Springfield Armory M1A into a JAE-100 G3 stock doesn't just change the look; it can also increase accuracy. October …
A Look Back at the M14 Rifle | An Official Journal Of The NRA
WEBMay 14, 2018 · These rifles are tuned for their purpose of neutralizing multiple targets at extended range. The M14 has been dolled up and chromed for its role in parades and ceremonies. Most are now...
Springfield Armory M1A: The M14 Soldiers On - Gun Digest
WEBMay 22, 2020 · Cornerstone to the gunmaker’s catalog, its semi-auto rendition of the M14—the equally iconic M1A—keeps the legend alive. And even if you’re a dyed-in-the-wool AR, AK, FAL, G3, or what-have-you man or woman, if you’re honest with yourself, you’d make room in your gun safe for this throwback icon.
The M14 Rifle: John Garand’s Final Legacy - American Rifleman
WEBApr 28, 2016 · The radical and unconventional Armalite AR-15 rifle chambered for a small-caliber, high-velocity 5.56 mm cartridge was evaluated for possible adoption by the U.S. military.
The Springfield M1A — Civilian Version of the Military M14
WEBMay 31, 2021 · Springfield M1A at Camp Perry National Matches. For many years, the semi-auto version of the M14 was “top dog” in iron sights Service Rifle competition. Now that discipline is dominated by .223 Rem (5.56×45) AR-type rifles, but the bigger .308-caliber rifle, now sold as the M1A, remains popular.
M14 Rifle - The Army Historical Foundation
WEBDespite its short service during the late 1950s and into the early 1960s, the M14 continued to prove itself in various rifle shooting competitions, and the design persuaded the Army to investigate the use of the M14 as a sniper rifle due to its excellent accuracy and effectiveness at long range.