Total round count on it is probally right about 9 or 10k between a midlength and 5.45 S&W AR upper. Dropped it optic first during a tumble at one of the Magpul classes. Just some scuffs and good to go. My ego not so much. It’s an expensive proposition but definitely worth it. Spend the money on good optics and mounts and they will take care of you. Aimpoints are so good I ordered 2 of the R-1′s from Midway even though one of them is going on a rifle I don’t even shot, just keep in case of zombies Originally posted by 1st-Armored-Division I own five Aimpoint red dot sights. They are a model Comp Aimpoint M3 (2 MOA), two M4s sights and two T-1 micro sights. Comp Aimpoint M3 (2 MOA)- This was my first Aimpoint optic and I have owned this for a few years. I have used this sight with a few thousand rounds (5.56 / .223) fired through a Bushmaster AR 15. This model uses a 3v lithium battery (2L76 or DL31/3N) and I still have not burned down the 1st battery. The battery life is 5+ years (50,000 hrs day setting) and 500,000 hrs in NV mode. This model has the ACET / advanced circuit efficiency technology. This reflex collimator LED red dot sight is available in 2 or 4 MOA. I have to say that this is a strong/tough and well-made optic.
This would be the best way to assure you have a dependable functioning AR-10. I’d handle, and shoot, any gun first before sending it anywhere for system changes…. +1, handle it and shoot before you decide to change it. As for choice, I’ve had some really serious problems with my AR-10 and Armalite’s customer service never took care of them. In the end I wound up doing all the work myself without their help. I won’t go into all the gory details though. I don’t personally own an M-1A. I know people that do own them, some have had problems and most haven’t. I do know that their customer service is generally good, much better than Armalite’s. Robert Paradude54 12/3/2005 8:10:21 PM tyler2you: I’ve got both. ASpringfieldArmory Scout model and an AR-10 A2 with a stainelss barrel. In my experience with both platforms, the M1A Scope Mounts has been the more reliable weapon and has never had a single problem through two 1,260 round boxes of South African Surplus. My AR-10 has had a few issues: first problem was the occasional ftf that I attribute to a couple of converted magazines that weren’t quite right and then 2 weeks ago, it started dropping the magazine on the ground under recoil (any magazine). I found a tech bulletin on Armalite’s website that directed return of the mag catch for replacement. I haven’t received it back yet. So, I think both are reliable weapons, but the M1A Scope Mounts has the edge in my book. If the AR-10 had a better designed magazine, it would be right up there with the M1A. If you want to talk reliable MBRs, my vote is for the HK-91. Yes, the ergonomics are poor, but that is one rock solid, reliable weapon. I’ve fed mine everything under the sun and it has never hiccupped, never broken anything, and it is fairly accurate for a MBR. YMMV +1 for the H&K 91. If you’ve absolutely got to get it to bang 100% of the time they can’t be beat. Mine’s more accurate than my AR-10 as well. My AR-10 problems weren’t so much magazine related as they were upper receiver related (as in everything forward of the bolt). DiabloRT
12/4/2005 1:27:06 AM In .308 battle rifles I have: 1980 HK91A3 and I can’t bring myself to fire it. 1986 Israeli heavy barrel FAL 1989SpringfieldM1A Scope Mounts Standard Imbel FAL built by FLA Eagle E-10TBM (AR-10T) w/ GG&G firerail, Leupold Mark 4 6.5-20 w/ MArk 4 rings Armalite AR-10B I kind of feel like this…… HK91 is to a glock as an FN Fal is to a 1911. The Glock and the HK should go bang everytime. Their design & ergo is more utilitarian. The FAL & 1911 feel more like a well built machine, nice rails & other metal work. BTW I’m a 1911 guy. The Izzy Fal get the SHTF field gun pick….provided I am willing to hump the thing. Have had nothing but great performance, no problems & excellent accuracy. Heavy barrel, no worries about overheating. The E10TBM gets the LD/Precision/ SPEC OP pick…..but again very heavy not something one really wants to hump. Excellent accuracy….from cold bore to very hot…consistant. I can shoot a quick 20 round group sub 3" @ 100y. Ergo & design are pleasing, way more akin to my tastes than a HK91, but not quite as nice as a FAL. The Regular FAL converted to a Para config would be my choice for field and vehicle use. The folding stock & shorter barrel allow for easy handling in a vehicle. The HK91A3 nice gun, relatively heavy……still virgin….can’t accurately comment on how I could implement it. The AR-10B…..very light…..concerned with barrel overheating The M1A…..nice gun, but kind of a chunky stock. I’m partial to pistol grip setups. Concerned with barrel overheating as well. While the design of the FAL my not lend itself to accuracy, I have had great luck with my HB Izzy. There is some about the mechanics, materials, and design of the gun that just makes if feel right…..just like a quality 1911. The HK 91 just feels too much like a glock. I think I need more ammo. Thats a lot of mouths, I mean chambers to feed. 24ksports 12/7/2005 10:44:53 AM We are lucky to have so many basically good 308 battle rifle choices. For me the scope issues of the M1A Scope Mounts is the biggest con vs the AR 10 types. My M1A Scope Mounts has always worked. IMO the DPMS LR 308′s are a real value in the AR arena. Some of the DPMS’ have had some issues but it appears no more so than Armalite – the mags are cheaper and parts easy to get as most are interchangable. As mentioned don’t over look the PTR 91′s – they are a great value in the under $900 rifle market and a DSA FAL at about $100 more than a PTR 91 is also an nice option. I would handel all of them and find the one you want to start with – you will probably end up owning more than one anyway. I have recently taken on the task of refinishing 2 M1A’s for a local PD, so they can use them in their Color Guard. They had used the rifles on their SWAT team and painted them in a camo pattern. Along with refinishing them they want me to remove the Firing pins to make the weapons inoperable. Does any body know where I can find instructions on how to do so or guide me through the procedure of removing the firing pin. I haven’t yet taken possession of the rifles but should be doing so this week. I’ve looked online but can only find instructions for field stripping but nothing detailed about removing the firing pin. Thanks in advance. harrispat
5/18/2011 6:13:05 PM PreemptiveStrike: I have recently taken on the task of refinishing 2 M1A’s for a local PD, so they can use them in their Color Guard. They had used the rifles on their SWAT team and painted them in a camo pattern. Along with refinishing them they want me to remove the Firing pins to make the weapons inoperable. Does any body know where I can find instructions on how to do so or guide me through the procedure of removing the firing pin. I haven’t yet taken possession of the rifles but should be doing so this week. I’ve looked online but can only find instructions for field stripping but nothing detailed about removing the firing pin. Thanks in advance. Here, buy two of these: http://e-sarcoinc.com/usgispottym14bolts-type1.aspx and keep the good bolts, or sell them or whatever, just don’t destroy two perfectly good bolts. YMMV a308garand 5/18/2011 6:14:49 PM Have them save the original bolt, replace it with a bolt that has been welded- closing the firing pin hole. Bunches of them currently all over the internet that came from drill rifles: http://www.sarcoinc.com/m14.html Here is a link on how to detail strip the M1 Garand bolt, which is almost the very same as a M14 bolt. (M14 bolt slightly shorter in length) http://www.civilianmarksmanship.com/striphtml/detailstripboltgroup.html PreemptiveStrike 5/18/2011 6:23:55 PM Thank you for the replies guys. Looking at the last link for the detail stripping, can’t I just remove the pins and save them for them then reassemble the bolts minus the FP’s?