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Originally Posted by Kodega
Unless you're a WW2 memorabilia collector is there any reason not to order a new one from the Springfield armory?
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Over the years I've heard bad stuff but nothing of late. I'd also start at Gunboards for the real deal on that. I wouldn't let the past influence my decision if it is apparent that is all well behind. It could also be just myth & rumor too. Shame on me as I've never owned one & really am just passing on the gossip.
For the same money though you could buy an excellent, fully depreciated, now gaining, original Garand. SA also offers some kickass variations like the Scout M1-A1 (shortened M14 pattern). Also, the SA's are .308, a great caliber, the originals are .30-06. another great caliber with even more whacktion!
It really comes down to what you want as they should both will shoot about the same. If the original I ended up with had not come my way, I would have bought either the SA or a Beretta BM-59 (a Beretta-made, M14 copy & oh so sweet!)
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