[CrawDaddyCA]

While the Garand is a fine rifle, I prefer the M14.

[Past Your Eyes]

" Lots of 1960s era 7.62mm M14 rifles have also been taken out of storage and distributed. "

HALLELUJAH!!!

"I prefer the M14."

As do I. Love that rifle.

[Hardastarboard]

I LOVE my M1, but I have to agree. It isn't the optimal choice for a combat rifle in the modern world, due to the relatively low capacity 8-round en bloc clip system (which an alert enemy can hear unloading itself, signifying that you're temporarily disarmed). God, it's a hoot to shoot, though.

[labette]

While the Garand is a fine rifle, I prefer the M14

Agree. It doesn't have to be fired until empty, and can be topped off with loose rounds, stripper clip, or simply swap magazines.

[ExSoldier]

While the Garand is a fine rifle, I prefer the M14.

I have a Garand and while it's a fine weapon with a rich history, the 8rd en blocclip (not magazine) is a drawback. I think the M14 carbine currently being tested (civvie version is the M1A SOCOM) is the answer. Trouble being that the muzzle brake makes it very L-O-U-D. Seems to be a small price to pay. It's picatinney rail makes it easy to mount good optics like an ACOG or Aimpoint.