Fed Ord M-14SA and CMI mag questions

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Cougar

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I posted these questions of other boards while TFL was down. Sorry if it is a repeat for some of you. I like to thoroughly research stuff and check a number of sources. Two brains are better than one. Anyway, here goes...

M1A Question

I was given a hand-me-down Fed Ord M-14SA (M1A) by my brother-in-law. This rifle is in as-new condition, with probably less than 100rnds put through it since new. I haven't gotten around to shooting it yet, but I did fieldstrip it the other day and found a curious mix of parts

Reciever, Federal Ordnance ser 36xx
Bolt, TRW
Barrel, TRW
Safety lever, H&R
Trigger housing has a long number on it if that means anything

What other markings should I look for and where?

What are your first hand opinions of and/or experiences with Fed Ord M1As?

What sort of accesories / spare parts should I pick up? (got a heavy leather sling already)

Mag Question

The b-i-l kept the 20rnd mag that originally came with the rifle and gave me the 10rnd-er that came with his new Springfield. I have since picked up a couple of new 10-rnd mags from CDNN ( www.cdnninvestments.com ) that were sold as 'from original and famous mfg'. These have a C.M.I. stamping on them. These mags any good?

I'm not going to tell you all what I have found out from other sources already so it will not bias your input. I'll post that later.

TIA
Cougar
 
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HankL

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This From Fulton Armory pretty well sums up the questions you have about the rifle. The TRW & H&R parts are U.S.G.I. BTW, TRW made some fine barrels.

My first hand experiance with Fed Ord is limited. My bil sold me one cheap and I made him take it back because of various problems which I can no longer remember in any detail. I have two M1As with Springfield receivers and one with an Armscorp. The Armscorp was a story in itself.

Sight protectors would be good accessories as well as proper cleaning gear.

I would also try to secure some U.S.G.I. 20 round magazines mainly because they are the proper magazine for the rifle.

C.M.I. Check Mate Industries of Long Island NY. They were a maker of U.S.G.I. magazines as well.

HTH
 
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