CMP to Sell Surplus M14 Rifles, Semi-Auto Only
CMP will sell surplus M14 rifles converted to permanently semi-automatic, first orders late 2026 to early 2027. Eligibility, legal basis, open questions.
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Springfield M1A Review (2026): The Civilian M14, Tested
A hands-on review of the Springfield M1A, the civilian semi-auto M14 in .308: reliability, the superb GI iron sights, the optics-mounting problem, M1A vs AR-10, and whether the heritage justifies the price.
How the Military Buys Its Guns: Procurement, Contracts & Politics (2026)
How military firearm procurement actually works. The process from requirements to contract, famous programs like MHS and NGSW, why politics beats engineering, and how it affects the civilian gun market.