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Originally Posted by tropple
I believe that you are comparing apples and oranges. The M-14 has been out of production for decades. The semi-automatic civilian variant, the M-1A if made by Springfield Armory, and yes, it does cost about a grand, but it is brand new, not rebuilt.
Go score a new FAL and it'll run the same price.
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True. A new FAL from DSArms is about the best FAL you can get and they run over a grand, easily.
Still, new factory 20rd M1A magazines run about $40-$50 each while new factory FAL mags are so abundant they can be found for less than $10 each. I got mine for $8 each.
Also the FAL is more ergonomically sound IMO - it's not nearly as heavy as the M1A (which is a big plus) and the charging handle is on the left which allows chambering while retaining the weapon with the firing hand. The FAL also has that handy adjustable gas system. The FAL is easier and faster to field strip.
The MiA has somewhat better iron sights than the FAL.
Both are fine, reliable weapons but the FAL is what I favor.
(Besides, the FAL has that pistol-grip that intimidates the tree-huggers)