The only problem with the M1A is that in stock form it’s damn heavy and you can’t hang all the modern accessories off it, nor can you get a modern adjustable stock, etc.
However, you can now *restock* it into a modern design with all the Picatinny rails you could want.
I got a crazy good deal on a brand spanking new Match M1A last year. I was considering restocking it and putting a ‘pod and scope on it but now that I see what they’re going for, and that you apparently can’t do an adjustable butt stock in CA, I’m reluctant...