Page 2 - Springfield Armory M1A Reviews

The rifle is very true to the actual weight of the original M1a.

I would try and put metal site post on the rifle to make it more durable.

The wood stock isn't anything to write home about. All I did was just brushed some linseed oil onto the stock with steel wool. It brought out the Finnish of the stock. It gave the wood a rich Finnish and smooth texture.

It's great to find a military replica that's accurate, too. Out of the box it was hitting the 10 ring at 50 feet. Styling may not be 100% aligned with the actual gun, but it's close enough that there's no question this is intended to represent a battle rifle from that era. And it's fun to shoot. I wondered if the peep sight would be too challenging for my older eyes, but I was happily surprised that it's manageable.

The lever was a little crunchy at first, but smoothed out. As most people have posted, the access to loading pellets is difficult for sausage fingers

The underlever takes a bit of muscle, but it's worth it for the zip it puts on the pellet. A good, cheap solution to the tight loading space is a pair of modelling tweezers. They work great, as long as you're not in a big hurry. Finally, although the gun is accurate and the peep sight is better than expected, there are far better options out there if you want/need a scope for precision shooting. It's a good-looking military replica with surprisingly good accuracy. Fun to shoot, too. Just make sure to use a rest, this sucker is heavy.

Heavy alright but it does what it's suppose to. Does look or feel like your average bb gun.

Scope... I don't know if it'll take a scope if it doesn't that'll be great

It's heavy!

Its very faithful to the actual Springfield M1A rifle. Its also extremely accurate right out of the box. My first shot I hit within 2 inches of my aim point at roughly 100 feet. And that was in a standing position with absolutely no support.

Nothing much I would change, but I did think that it might be cool to have a faux magazine that can be removed from the rifle where you could store extra pellets.

I watched some YouTube videos others had posted and they seemed to say that the rifle was relatively quiet. I thought it was way louder than any spring or gas pellet/BB gun I have ever fired. I would almost say its at least as loud as a .22 caliber rim fire rifle maybe even louder. Most 22 rifles I have fired didnt feel like they made my ears ring. This rifle does to a slight degree.

Excellent replica. Heavy weight. Shoots really accurate. Very well made. Thanks

Make the proper scope mount available.

Good company & products. Fast shipping. Highly recommend. No problems. Thanks

I love the weight and feel of this rifle. I was amazed that it is so accurate. Once I zeroed in my iron sights with my favorite pellet, I was putting pellets on target through the bullseye with each shot.

I would have the safety reversed to operate like the real rifle.

This rifle looks great and is great for keeping up your marksmanship skills.

Looks great. Good weight. Rifle built well.

The plastic rear sight is a bad design. It was so loose I could not get any grouping past 20 yards. I was going to shim it but decided to return it and buy a different underlever.

Customer service was very good and quickly handled the return at no cost to Mr. Can't wait for the Hatsan 135 to come in!

Heavy weight. Looks great. Well made. Shoots fine. Thanks.

Put a fake mag in it. Sling swivels. I will be installing those items on my rifle.

Super fast shipping. Great products & customer support. No problems. Highly recommend. Thanks.

realistic replica of M1a

better quality control

First rifle received, rear sight came apart, exchanged for another which broke after seven shots (cocking lever release). Sent back for a refund. It's a risk you take when you buy anything made in China. To bad, as it could be a fun shooting rifle. Buy one, maybe you will get lucky. I would like to say Pryamyd Air is first rate in customer satisfaction and will always have my business.

everything

would like to see it in gas piston or pcp, what about doing a m1 garand?

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I was seriously looking at this rifle to add to my collection...but I'm having second thoughts. Overall, I liked the authentic appearance and wood stock. My concern is the plastic inner workings of it holding up to years of use.

Obviously upgrade the parts that are starting to cause problems being reported by current owners. I would definitely purchase this rifle if upgrades were performed in it's weak points. Ditch the plastic sights too.

I would hope the manufacturer is listening to consumers. By redesigning the weak points this rifle could become a true classic.

Good heavy rifle. Adult size. Its not a speed shooting rifle but accurate in the 177 I have. Reasonably easy to cock. I would buy again if I wanted another springer.

Would like to see it made in a nitro piston. Metal sights would be improvement.

Not kid size. Shoots hard and accurate for me with right pellets. I use gamo rockets. Careful with the sights

Feel and weight spot on!

The flash suppressor is too large compared to the real deal.

A really outstanding value. Excellent fit and finish. A nearly exact copy of the original M1A. Excellent accuracy with a 5 shot group of under a half inch at thirty feet without a rest. Sights are just like my original M1A with good response to adjustment and a good feel. Cocking effort is reasonable even for an old guy with bad shoulders. It has a surprisingly good trigger which adds to the fun of shooting it.

It does everything that a gun in this price range should do with room to spare. Wouldn't change anything.

I applied three coats of Tung Oil Finish to the stock, which took a total of thirty minutes, and really improved its appearance.

Looks like my M1A, powerful, feels great.

Was thinking of putting a scope on it but loading would be a challenge.

Good hefty plinking rifle with a great look.

Not easy finding an affordable scope mount, as it takes a specific one.

Real wood stock, realistic look of the original M14

Add a magazine clip to somewhat complete the look

Good quality

Looks and feels like the real deal. Wood stock.

Wish there was a dummy Magazine incorporated into the rifle.

I bought this to display. Being a 27 Army year vet that carried this rifle in the late 60's. I wanted to have one to display. A M1A is $1700+ and the Norinco clone is $600+ (if you can find one). This one @ the price is perfect for my needs. Additionally, I don't have to worry about securing it as it's not a registered firearm.

It just looks cool

Finish on wood, looks like a partially stained 2X6. Going to rub in some oil get it closer to dark walnut. I have an old Crosman M1 Carbine. Has a fake magazine that hold extra BBS and charge handle has a function. They could have taken some pointers on making a closer copy

Understand that it is a $200 pellet gun, not the original M1A, still pretty cool for what it is

Under lever cocking with the extension rod makes cocking somewhat easier. It was a bit stiff at the beginning but seemed to smooth out after the second and third rounds were put down range. Close to the actual weight of an original M14 which I fired in boot camp in 1969. Also the wood stock is a nice touch and has a real feel to the original weapon. Elevation and windage knobs are a real nice feature on the weapon.

Lighten up on the cocking effort to less than 35 pounds for us seasoned shooters. Perhaps a magazine well with a detachable magazine would be a nice feature. Also making it in a PCP or CO2 versions would be nice.

This airgun is a great replica of the original M1 and M14 only for a fourth of the cost. also since Springfield Arms is stamped on the gun it serves as an accurate representation of craftsmanship and quality. Great gun for the price.