Cool gun...cooler story

[LarryHoosier]

This is my XM21 build on a 1980 dated SAI M1A rifle. The scope is a Leatherwood scope put together by Iron Sight Inc. in Tulsa, OK from NOS Leatherwood parts. The M14 walnut stock came from the internet. Now here is the cool part. I purchased this rifle at auction only to discover that it had never been sent back to have the bolt replaced by SAI from a !987 recall! I then contacted SAI and was told that, Yes it had to come back. I decided to replace the barrel with a NM SAI barrel since they would have it anyway. Long story short, I called SAI on Tuesday, received a return authorization 15 minutes later, packed it up and shipped it to Genesco, IL 2:30 p.m. that day, they received it at 8.21 a.m. Wednesday. SAI called Friday and said the rifle would ship Monday, and I had it in my hands 2 p.m. Tuesday. I call that great service from SAI and great good fortune on my part. Oh, and Merry Christmas.

 

[Bigtanker]

That is a fine rifle sir.

 

[wizardfitz]

That is fantastic. Its good hearing about positive customer service experiences.

 

[MrBlue54]

Wow, Merry Christmas, even came early for you!

 

[2A_Tom]

I hate you. I have wanted one since I first fired the XM 21 in !976. Does it have the Springfield factory glass bedding?

 

[9mmfan]

One of those would be the only 7.62 I would seriously consider getting.

 

[Fullmag]

That's a nice set up you have there. Had the pleasure to shoot one years ago. Fine rifles.

 

[indyjohn]

That is a very cool story. Nice rig. Nice Christmas gift.

 

[223 Gunner]

Beautiful rifle and a great story to match. I bought a "Loaded" model from a member here about 3 years ago, had nothing with it but one mag. I had never owned an M1A, so I called Springfield and the Customer service rep informed me of their warranty (which I have never needed) it follows the rifle not the person that owns it. And she mailed me out nothing short of a care package for it, I called wanting a manual, and a few days later I received all the paperwork they include with a new rifle, plus some Springfield swag as well. I have nothing but good things to say about Springfield Armory.

 

[yepthatsme]

It's a Christmas miracle! It's a very nice rifle you have there. It makes me want to

 

[curraheeguns]

Beautiful!

I lucked into a 3 digit this year. Ray Saltzman has it right now for a "tune up".

 

[Slawburger]

Nice looking rifle. There's just something beautiful about real wood and blued steel.

 

[paperboy]

That is a thing of beauty!!!!!

 

[LarryHoosier]

I hate you. I have wanted one since I first fired the XM 21 in !976. Does it have the Springfield factory glass bedding?

It is not glass bedded. I want to shoot it and sort it out, then maybe I will go with bedding it. Heck, I might try to bed it myself, maybe even a threesome with the wife...wait you were talking about something else weren't you?

 

[2A_Tom]

Uh? Yeah.

 

[PGRChaplain]

Cool Story, and Way Cooler Rifle, Enjoy!

 

[17 squirrel]

Beautiful!

I lucked into a 3 digit this year. Ray Saltzman has it right now for a "tune up".

I've had Ray do some 1911 work for me, why did you pick him for a M1A ? May I ask what you are having him do ?
He is a well respected Smith, its just not a name that I have " matched " with M14 / M1A work .. Thanks