M14 Receiver?

[BeauMiller]

I'm looking for some advice on which M14 type receiver I should use to build up a rifle with USGI parts. This will be a service grade type shooter and not a match rifle. I initially looked into getting a M1A from SA, but they told me complete guns only...no receivers. The LRB looks like a good option. I would like to avoid having to get a complete rifle just for the receiver.

Thanks!

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[Fick_2141]

The LRB recievers are top notch, and come at a top notch price. Around $800 for a standard stripped receiver, if you can find one. Expect to pay more to get one in hand as there is a wait on them because of panic buying. There is also Essential Arms, Armscorp, and Springfield. You could contact my friend Jon Wolf at M14 Parts and Armorer Servcies . He can set you up with a receiver or anything else for an M1A.
Complete used standard M1As from Springfield run around $1500 to $2000.
One with all GI parts will be higher. An LRB with all GI parts will be around $3000.

[Neal Myers]

Well, scratch Armscorp from the list; the owner died & they are no longer in business.

Neal

[Calif-Steve]

Springfield does sell seconds at Perry. Parts are all but gone. Good luck.

[mparsons]

If you look at GB auctions you will see that an M14 receivers are bringing top price. Your best bet might be to get on the LRB waiting list and buy the best at the same price they are getting at auction. I'm on the waiting list and hope to see my receiver in another month or two. Went on the list in late Jan. Good Luck.

[Loy Hamilton]

Here you go!! Winchester does it best

[Wink]

Late January for an LRB? That's about the time I sent my FFL and was told about 8 months! I like your estimate better!

[mdoerner]

I thought Essential Arms only did AR-15 parts. Are they expanding?

Mike Doerner

[drshame]

I'd get in line for for a Springfield Nat'l Match Grade M1A or base model if you can't afford the upgrades.
Shoot it, learn the platform and its' reloading needs.
As you grow into it, upgrad the parts to USGI, where and when you can find them.

LRB Assembled Upper Receiver by Jon Wolfe with a USGI Trigger Assembly and a cartouched USGI stock. Jon tuned the trigger for me too...he does very good work.

But my older "pre-owned" Springfield shoots very nicely too. "Pre-Owned" can be good buys. But be ready to fix minor problems like bolts that occasionally come apart and need USGI parts to work better.

Be advised, it's a military combat platform capable of MOA or better performance. BUT a base AR-15 or CMP Garand will probably easily out-shoot it and you'll have a lot of extra money for ammunition.

If you don't have one yet, a CMP Garand is a good rifle with a lot of history behind it.

[BeauMiller]

Thanks for all the great info!

I already have all the USGI parts from a previous build and would like to get a complete rifle again. Several years ago I got caught up in the whole MKS reweld affair and lost my beautiful H&R to the BATF. I do have a few Garands though and love them, but the M14 was my favorite.

It looks like the LRB might actually be the better value for me, unless I can get my hands on another type of receiver a little cheaper. I was surprised that Springfield wouldn't sell a receiver with no parts. Just need to be patient!