Or you could build your own, are start out with a cheeper M1A and replace parts as you build up skill, as I do not know your skill base level, you might be spending a lot on performance that you will not be able to see results from for quite some time. Springfield Armory Rifles M1A/M14 For Sale 21 Listings Found. Also LRB makes some M25 receivers, and since you are already looking at the M21, the M25 might also be a good option. Is there any advantage to the pre-ban SA in terms of quality/durability vs. Not bashing SA and I own several SA weapons. I would rather have a forged receiver, so I lean-away from the SA. I realize the basic differences in the AR family, but I come across a few SA pre-ban guns. LRB also had a good reputation for receivers, but I have not looked at them recently. There are plenty of them out there, I want to pick the right one. LRB can probably get you the closest to what a real M21 was like, so if you want authentic look, that is probably the way to go.
Both LRB and Fulton will give you more options on how to make your gun your own, so if you want unique, that is the way to go. Likewise I think Fulton Armament and LRB are predominately made to order, so you would be buying them before you could really handle them, which some people do not like to do. There will probably be a wait time with either LRB or Fulton Armament, so if you want it now Springfield would be the option to look at. I do not know if there was a later version of the M21 that this is trying to copy, but the Springfield is not set up the same way that the M21 from the 70's and 80's was set up.Īll that to say, what are you looking to do with it? Some time has passed since the barrel for the M21 was developed, so using a newer barrel profile would not really hinder your accuracy, and the heavy barrels out now are probably better. Springfield also has a M21 listed in its list of guns that they make, but uses a heavy barrel and custom stock with cheek riser. Both of those are pricy but I have always heard good things about them. Fulton Arms makes a M21 stamped rifle, but it will have a standard weight barrel instead of the medium weight, and a cheek riser on the stock. LRB sells reproduction M21 barrels, and could probably build you something if you would like.
So the real question is, what part of the M21 are you trying to reproduce. Most of them had the cutout for the fire selector in the stock, but they were not a select fire weapon, so the cutout isn't really important.
All the M21 was, was a M14 with a medium profile barrel. NOTE: Due to recent changes to Reddit's rules we will not permit discussion of any firearms or ammunition sales or transfers, including solicitation ("WTB"), trade ("WTT") and offering ("WTS"). How To Buy Through The CMP - Advice From u/Ellijah92 I might be interested in a partial trade for an Aimpoint T1.THE place for M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, M14's, and Mini-14's!Īs well as any variants of these firearms:įulton-Armory - Handcrafted U.S. I'm near Eureka but I don't mind shipping if the buyer helps with the costs.
I also have a number of accessories that I'll give the buyer first crack at if they're interested (spares kit, tools, scope mounts, Tritium sights, USGI mag kits, etc.). I'm the original owner and have shot only a few hundred rounds through it. Save a few hundred and get it with no wait. Right now this would cost nearly $3000 from them but for the 8-10 month waiting list.
I also put in a NM spring guide ($30) and a nice USGI fiberglass stock ($40 from Fred). As it's a California rifle, it's got a Smith Enterprises muzzle break ($100). Other than the new standard weight Criterion chrome lined barrel and a few other upgrades, all the other parts are vintage USGI parts. It's an LRB, built by them with their receiver that's forged just like the originals instead of investment cast like the other folks use.