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WWSmith
So--I just got a fairly nice (and unexpected) bonus check from work. After laying aside a decent chunk for my significant other, I have enough to pick up a battle rifle--something I've wanted for a long time. The question is:

DSA FAL
Springfield M1A
PTR91

Now, I'm an H&K freak, so the PTR is a personal preference (unfortunately, a true HK91/SR9 is outta my price range); but I've shot M1A's in CMP matches (and thought they were pretty darn spiffy), and a buddy's FAL (R1A1?)...well, the first time I fired it, I shot a .75" (5 shot) group with irons and surplus ball at 100m...it was like it was MADE for me.

Can I go wrong with any of the above? I've never spent +$1K on a firearm; this is kinda a new area...

Or am I overanalyzing, and can't go wrong with any of the above? Or does one truly take the lead?
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  • dcinffxva
    You can't go wrong with any of the above, but if I had to pick just one, it would be the Springfield.
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  • nards444
    I would get a Garand
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  • iwannausername
    I chose the FAL (other choice was a PTR) for its ability to eat more ammo (dirty nasty stuff like cavim and indian/paki stuff) and the adjustable gas port. Check the marketplace at falfiles.com since deals often show up there before being posted on the gb auctions.
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  • tomh.
    How about a carbine from the CMP?
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  • B17-P51
    Springfield M1A SOCCOM, Dressed up to the max!!!!!!![:D] You can use it to shoot up all that SPRINGSTEEN stuff you must have[:0]
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  • tsavo303
    not the ptr
    sold my hk, it is not 1/2 the rifle my m-1a is
    how bout a roth IRA
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  • Griff59
    Turn it into small bills and tuck it away. SHTF real soon in my opinion.
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  • sig232
    I really like the Springfield also. Zulu has one of those cute little cut down versions that look darn cool! "Sweet" is the term for you younger folks.[8D]
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  • gun_runner
    Give it to me. I need a Garand[8D]
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  • Horse Plains Drifter
    I'd vote M1A. Got one. Love it.
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  • Cubslover
    CMP is getting a shipment of M1's. That is my next purchase probably.
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  • mateomasfeo
    I am a major HK freak and I choose the FAL.

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  • WWSmith
    Thanks, but, if I get a battle rifle, I want the full-dress version, not a shorty (SOCOM, FAL PARA, PTR91K)...and I have a Garand, an IH--a safe queen. At 200m, it can't keep a 12" group to save it's life. I don't want to rebarrel it, since all the numbers match...

    And, M-1 carbines are cute, but not a "TRUE" rifle, IMHO. If I can't reasonably expect a hit at 400m, it's not interesting to me.

    And, yes, I've fired at ranges above 400m; I'm not good, but I'm getting better. I'd like a rifle that will improve with me...
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  • WWSmith
    quote:Originally posted by WWSmith
    Thanks, but, if I get a battle rifle, I want the full-dress version, not a shorty (SOCOM, FAL PARA, PTR91K)...and I have a Garand, an IH--a safe queen. At 200m, it can't keep a 12" group to save it's life. I don't want to rebarrel it, since all the numbers match...

    And, M-1 carbines are cute, but not a "TRUE" rifle, IMHO. If I can't reasonably expect a hit at 400m, it's not interesting to me.

    And, yes, I've fired at ranges above 400m; I'm not good, but I'm getting better. I'd like a rifle that will improve with me...


    --Mateo--any specific reasons that you chose the FAL over the HK?
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  • mateomasfeo
    quote:Originally posted by WWSmith


    --Mateo--any specific reasons that you chose the FAL over the HK?




    I like:

    -Variable blow-back adjustment

    -Overall design feel and function (fired both and liked the FAL over the HK)

    -Rarity (mine is an early FN)

    -I knew DWS would make more comparisons between HK owners and Melissa Ethridge if I showed up with another HK.
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  • WWSmith
    quote:-I knew DWS would make more comparisons between HK owners and Melissa Ethridge if I showed up with another HK.

    OK, I'm not sure what that refers to...but I sense it CAN'T be good...

    And--that is a beaut of a FAL. Thanks for posting your info.
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  • select-fire
    Mateo, HK-91 with second generation + night vision[:)]

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  • Aspen79se
    quote:Originally posted by mateomasfeo

    -I knew DWS would make more comparisons between HK owners and Melissa Ethridge if I showed up with another HK.




    Is that even possible?
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  • bigride203
    Oh how I miss DWS.[V]
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  • idsman75
    I'd go with the DSA FAL all day long. I've heard so many mixed reviews about what sounds like sporadic quality coming out of Springfield Arms that I would be hesitant to buy one of their rifles. I'm sure Springfield makes some good guns and I was thoroughly impressed with the torture test I saw on the M1A while watching the Outdoor Channel last week but word-of-mouth is biggest in my book.

    I've shot an STG-58 that was made from mix-and-match parts and was shooting persimmons fruit off the top of Gatorade bottles at 100 yards. The DSA FAL has a heck of a reputation and has to be just as accurate if not more.

    Go with the DSA FAL.
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