Is the M14 standard issue for ANYBODY these days?

[ShortMan]

The only reason I ask is the topic came up on another forum and it seems like no current military uses them as a main weapon any more.

[OakRidgeStars]

Given that the M14 (M1A Springfield) predates the AR platform, which is beginning to show it's age too, it's not surprising. Good thing that us civilians still think it's a darn fine weapon to have.

Even with it's more expensive ammunition.

[grumpyMSG]

The only reason I ask is the topic came up on another forum and it seems like no current military uses them as a main weapon any more.

For starters, define "main weapon". They are still used by several branches in the U.S. Military, not as a main battle rifle as originally intended, but as a longer range designated marksman rifle. Those rifles are not just rack grade rifles pulled out and a scope slapped on them. they are reworked and rebarreled by some serious craftsmen. The original upgraded M14s were known as M21s and had Redfield built ART I scopes (designed by Leatherwood). Later versions included the M-25 and the Mk-14 (pronounced Mark, because it is a Navy designation). All of the DMR variants wear some sort of scope.

[GeneFrenkle]

I have such a crush on M14s. They are beautiful like Garands.

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[donut]

They issue them out as what they call designated marksman rifles, or EBRs I'll post a picture with mine from Iraq 06. Except its been cut down and given a aluminum retractable stock. I forgot the model of scope , I know it was a Leupold, I want to say it was a Mark 4 scope. I used to call it the "Showstopper."

You can see the basic design here,http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mk_14_Enha ... ttle_Rifle

The scope on mine was different than the one in the top right.

[M1A4ME]

The Old Guard (Ft. Myer, VA) is issued them and carries them every day.

[slim4440]

I've been in love with the old M-14 since I was 14 years old when a family friend let me shoot his, with correct supervision. I finally bought my own M1A last year and it is my favorite rifle to go out and shoot.

[Jakeiscrazy]

Some of the sniper teams run the with as an Enhanced Battle Rifle and they are sometimes issued as a Designated Marksmen rifle. That's all I know of.

[Monkey]

We carry them on board, mostly for line throwing. Still my favorite rifle to shoot.

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[bali]

hell no, it aint been such for over 40 years now, and it's definitely a case of good riddance, too.