Springfield Armory M1A Underlever Features:
- Spring-piston
- Extendable Underlever for added leverage while cocking
- Single-shot
- Up to 1000 FPS in .177
- Up to 750 FPS in .22
- Sliding breech cover exposes loading port during cocking cycle
- Rifled steel barrel
- Fixed Front Sight
- Windage and Elevation Adjustable Rear Sight
- Ambidextrous Hardwood Stock
- Two stage trigger, non-adjustable
- Manual Safety
- Recoil pad with rubber insert
- Anti-bear-trap safety mechanism
- Faux bolt handle
- Manufacturer Springfield Armory
- Caliber .177
- Velocity 1000 fps
- Condition New
- Ammo Type Pellets
- Action Underlever
- Barrel Style Rifled
- Fire Mode Single-shot
- Gun Weight 9.90
- Overall Length 45.60
- Barrel Length 18.90
- Loudness 3-Medium
- Mechanism Spring-piston
- Rail No
- Safety Manual
- Front Sights Blade
- Rear Sights Adjustable for windage & elevation
- Trigger Adjustability Two-stage non-adjustable
- Trigger Action 0
- Use Small game hunting/plinking
- Warranty 1-year limited warranty
Worth the money.
Pros
I carried one of these in the Marines. Hanging on the wall, it looks like the real thing. In 22 cal, it is more powerful than I expected. Length of pull is about an inch shorter than the real M1A / M14---only about 13". But that is probably to accommodate all types of people and isn't really a problem. I actually shot great groups at 30 yds with the iron sights that came on the rifle. At moderate air rifle ranges, you can stack pellets with this type of peep sight if you know how to work em!
Cons
For the money, I think this is a great simulation of a fine battle rifle. I would not change anything.
There are no sling mounts on spring piston rifles...but Gamo makes a SLING BUDDY specifically made for these spring rifles.. universal fit...airgun sells them
Pros
Everything
Cons
None
Pros
Nice weight, plenty of power.
Cons
Receiver has two threaded inserts but scope mount not available. A faux magazine would be nice for looks.
TAKE ONE OR TWO, THEN ENJOY AND BE VERY HAPPY
Pros
BEAUTYFULL AND WONDERFULL. PERFECT.
Cons
NOTHING
Pros
Looks and feels like the real one. Very accurate and powerful. Easy to set the sights.
Cons
The cocking effort is a bit difficult.
I must say that I had problems at customs in my country, Spain, when the authorities decided to let my shipment through. The maximum power allowed in my country is 24.2 joules, so customs asked me for a certificate from the manufacturer and the exporter/seller indicating the real power of the rifle. Pyramid Air very kindly sent me a document via email certifying that the power was less than 24.2 joules. Thanks to this they released the shipment and today I can enjoy the rifle in my house.
Pros
The rifle looks great and feels great in the hands. It is a good replica of a compressed air weapon, it weighs a lot, as much as the real one. As a pro: it has a lot of power and is felt (and heard) when shooting. If you like the legendary weapons that were used in the most famous wars and especially the M14 from Vietnam, this weapon will not disappoint you.
Cons
There are a couple of cons that I see, and it is that it does not have hooks for the strap if you want to carry it on your shoulder. And the most important con and that aesthetically would give it a more authentic touch... the magazine. There is no hole to place the ammunition magazine. I don't know if it would have been possible when designing this rifle but it needed it.
i currently own an AEA zeus, chambered in .72 caliber and its a monster. with a full fill of air,and the .729 cal 1082 grain slugs,,it will penetrate an engine block! aea also claims it will take down game the size of a water buffalo at 300 yards,,but of course i have never been to africa to put it to the test. and of course you only get 3-good shots on one fill of air.
Pros
this is an extremely well made copy of the US-m 14 rifle. looks are right on. they always were a bit heavy and the weight also matches the original.
Cons
i would defenitely like to see a " big-bore", version of this air rifle , a pcp version, chambered in at least .45 caliber that can shoot slugs, and have at least a muzzle velocity of, 1,000 fps or more. then it would be an actual air rifle to hunt with. i dont think the air chamber under the barrel or stock would hurt the looks of this rifle much. of course,,i must be dreaming,,,
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Pros
Everything!
Cons
Offer a good quality scope mount specific for this air rifle.
This is really being petty. I darkened the wood stock a bit darker it looks so much better. BUT, that is only my preference and has nothing to do with the quality of this air gun. It's fantastic.
Pros
Weight. looks, handling capabilities, sighting, realism, quality what can I say all Grade A five stars out of five +++++
Cons
Would like to have seen a magazine attached, even if not removable for more realistic look.
Question?
Login to ask someone who bought this product.What are fps with lead pellets in 22 and 177 ?
asked david from USAI just test fired my new .177 version of the Springfield M1A1. Compared to my TX200 (with walnut stock) and an economy RWS Model 26, both in .177 caliber, the M1A1 in .22 caliber is probably my favorite rifle. I enjoy it so much, I bought the .177 version to compare range and accuracy. I also wanted another rifle to shoot side by side with another person. The weather is too cold to do serious testing, and I don't have a chrono to test velocities. Accuracy appears to be about the same. I believe the advertised velocities are 1,000 fps for the .177 and 800 fps for the .22 cal. I have no reason to doubt those figures. I notice immediately that the .22 caliber version has a definite recoil compared to the .177 that delivers more spring vibration than recoil jolt. The difference isn't objectionable, but the .22 cal feels closer to a .22 LR rifle than a pellet gun, while the .177 feels like a "springer" pellet gun. Reviews are spot on. There is no comparison between this rifle and the TX200, but the price difference is $600. Both rifles should deliver one inch groups out to 25 yards from a bench rest platform. My brother is a better shooter and he can manage sub two-inch group off hand while standing. The cocking effort is heavy. To counter that, I load by the numbers. From a seated position, put the shoulder plate of the stock on your right thigh with muzzle pointed straight up; with the cocking lever facing left, release it from the stowed position using your left hand, then pull out the extention; pull the lever until it stops at full cock; drop the rifle to your lap with the cocking lever between your legs; manipulate the pellet until you find a consistent pinch hold on the pellet and insert it in the barrel chamber; press the pellet home by using your thumb and focus on a consistent seat. Return the rifle to your right thigh with muzzle up, while cupping your right hand in a "U" shape, with your thumb on the bear claw release and your four fingers cupping around the top and gripping the right side of the bolt group. Close the extension (slide in to stow), then while pressing the bear claw release with your thumb, close the cocking lever until it seats. After a while you'll learn the balance points that allow you to leverage the rifle to make it feel less heavy, and that technique gives the best cocking effort leverage. The first rifle locked up and wouldn't release. The help desk suggested that I return it while it's under warranty (mistake, because it was a good shooter). The replacement shot accurately, but four inches to the right and the sights could not adjust the group to zero. The third one I kept. It also frozen up on occasion, but I figured it had to do with how I was cocking it. If that happens, cocking it harder seems to release the mechanism. In the end though, it is no big deal. There is a certain austere charm about this rifle that makes it feel like a war tool. If you want a Gucci rifle, they're out there. Velocity is the least of my concerns. I prefer the .22 for its slightly firmer jolt when firing. Definitely get the kit with the soft case. It comes with moveable velcro straps to position the rifle. Use some very fine emery paper or course valve grinding paste on paper to smooth the sharp edges on the cocking extention, to take the rough edges off which makes it slide more smoothly. Check bolts occasionally and add blue lock tight. One of the two bolts holding the barrel in stripped. It's a metric thread, and I found a lightly longer replacement at Tractor Supply. Love the rifle.
John from USAWhere can I find the proper scope mount for this rifle? And do you have to remove the stripper clip guide? Thanks. Ernie B.
asked Ernest from USAAre the SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1A PCP Air Rifle, 22 Caliber and The M1 Carbine Blowback BB Rifle made in China? Zabby-Do
asked Robert from USAThis one is an underlever air rifle (NOT PCP) - and yes, made in China. The M1 carbine BB rifle - made in Taiwan
Val from USAWhat is the material of the upper stock manufactured from It looks like plastic.
asked Richard from USAIt is plastic. The one on the actual m-14 is fiberglass so I guess they thought plastic was close enough.
William from USAHey Jim. The last question you answered was that this product was manufactured in China. I would have presumed that but at the top of this site the specs listed the 'manufacturer' as Springfield Armory. That's confusing. Unless Springfield Armory has a factory in China, which I'm not aware of (conflict), that spec is misleading or disingenuous. Can you explain that for me? Thanks.
asked Alan from USAWill an M6 bayonet fit the bayonet lug on this rifle?
asked John De from USAThere is no bayonet lug on the muzzle
PHILIP from USAAs an old Marine who has trained with both the M-1 Garand, and the M-14 at Parris Island, the top looks like an M-14 with a flash suppressor, and the bottom, stock looks like a M-1 Garand. With a BB loaded magazine it would it would pass more as an M-14. Any thoughts or is it just me. The question is why not one or the other? Why the mix?
asked William from USAThis is a copy of the Springfield M1A, the semi auto version of the M14.
Brian from USAI need to know if the end of the barrel is a supressor/silencer as I live in NJ and that is illegal to possess. If it is not I will be purchasing the rifle.
asked Michael from USAthe muzzle break at the end of the barrel is just for looks it is made of plastic and has nothing to do with silenceing the rifle.
James from USANo not a suppressor strictly a plastic muzzle break but it is just abit percieved quiter than my .22 cal ruger max break barrel
Norbert from USAwell it looks like it is finally here, has anyone tested it yet? is it as claimed?
asked James from USAThe first rifle I received was faulty. The anti bear trap lever wasn't connected and it had loose parts rattling around inside. When operating the cocking lever it felt like gravel was in the mechanism. Air Gun Depot quickly replaced it with a different unit. The one I have now cocks smoothly and everything works well. The trigger is a bit rough but tolerable. I've shot 14.4 grained domed pellets( .22 caliber) that chronographed a consistent 775 fps. wad cutters 750 fps. The scope mount from my M1A National Match fits but I believe I will leave the iron sights on for now. Pretty satisfied for now. Mike
Michael from USASuppressors/silencers are illegal in New Jersey. Is that a suppressor on the end of the barrel thus rendering the gun illegal in new jersey and making me a class D felon? If not then I will be ordering one. Thanks in advance, Mike
asked Michael from USAits just for looks , make of plastic,
James from USANot a suppressor strictly a muzzle break, non functioning and really for looks
Norbert from USAWill it be compatible with a surplus M14 flash hider?
asked Connor from USAPyramid Air does NOT have the scope mount.
Ernest from USAonly in the looks dept. its made of plastic, and no ports
James from USAi tried fitting my spare and no joy without modification
Norbert from USAHow does a scope attach? It looks like a special side-mount is needed. Where does one acquire the scope mount?
asked Craig from USAit requires the M1/ M14 mount , bet it at pyramid air
James from USAI'm using a standard m1a/m14 mount they have it set up exactly the same but you need to use non see thru rings or the scope will sit to high for a good alignment
Norbert from USAcan you put a scope on it ?
asked Lisa from USAit requires the M1/M14 mount from pyramid air
James from USAYes
Mark from USAhas anyone done a hands on shooting of this when it was at shot show and has anyone heard if the delivery date has changed. does anyone know who the manufacture is . any help would be great.
asked James from USAThe M1A will be released in Aug/Sept. It is manufactured in China.
Mark from USA
Buy the kit with the soft rifle case. The assessory pouch can hold assorted tins of pellets and a cleaning kit.
Pros
I like the military grade roughness of the gun. For a $200 rifle the trigger is very acceptable - it has a fair amount of takeup before arriving at the resistance. I haven't measure the trigger force necessary to fire the shot, but the slight gritting doesn't disrupt the shot (stimate between 3 and 5 lbs). What I like is that it isn't oversensitive that could lead to unintended firing. It's what I expect from a military rifle. The cocking effort is heavy, but if you learn how to balance the rifle while leveraging it against your leg and body, the weight and cocking effort becomes less of an issue. I do plan to refinish the stock to slightly ease the rough edges and darken the color. I have an economy RWS break barrel and a TX200, but the Springfield M1A1 is my favorite gun to shoot. Compared to a break barrel gun, the underlever spring charging lever makes loading a pellet a bit of a contortion act, but it just takes practice. The aperature sights are part of the appeal.
Cons
Little quirky things happen, but they're easy to overlook, because the rifle is a blast to shoot, especially in the heavier .22 caliber model. Would like to see finer click adjustments on the sights, which are nearly identical to the real M1 Garand. I'd like to see a $400 version with more attention to detail.