This is a Springfield Armory M1A. Is this an assault rifle?

[Pterodon]

Yes ban it

No it’s just a semi auto.308

[OneViewpoint]

Well it's based on the M14 which is an old mid 20th century full auto capable precursor to what is called an assault rifle today. It didn't perform well enough to stick around long. The M1A is semi auto. It still kills well. And do ya need a 10 round magazine to kill deer? An AR15 platform is an all around better weapon system.

[Pterodon]

If you like 5.56 which I don’t. The.308 is a much better all around choice if you can only have one. I’ll take my old school wood and steel gas piston M1A over any direct impingement, plastic and alloy AR any day

[OneViewpoint]

The AR platform is not confined to 5.56 these days. The plastic is lighter and maintenance free. Impervious to water. The buffer spring makes it easy to stay on target for multiple shots. Takedown and cleaning is simple and easy with no tools.

[Pterodon]

It’s still just a 22

[OneViewpoint]

Wow you don't deal with change well do you?

A lot has happened since the Korean war.

en.wikipedia.org/.../List_of_AR_platform_cartridges

[OneViewpoint]

Heckler And Koch has made a few innovations in this NATO 7.62X51mm toy.

hk-usa.com/product/mr762a1-long-rifle-package-iii/

[Dargil]

There's definitely a rifle used in combat. Whatever you decide to label it.

[Anonymous]

It was used in the Viet Nam War but as the M-14 selective fire. The M1-A is the civilian version and just fires semi auto. So it is basically a larger AR-15.

[Pterodon]

Yeah you’re right and the US Navy still uses it as security rifles aboard ships. Still is it an assault rifle?

[Opinion Owner]

As I said, it is just like an AR-15. Is that an assault rifle? If you can answer that you have answered your own question.

[Pterodon]

An assault rifle is a medium caliber select fire weapon. My M1A is full caliber and semi automatic only so no it isn’t

[Opinion Owner]

Not exactly true as far as caliber goes. The Heckler & Koch G3 (German: Gewehr 3) is a select-fire assault rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO.

[Anonymous]

No its a battle rifle. Built and designed for war.

[Hagar88]

Its a battle rifle. Capable of firing 20 rounds of 7.62.

[wynning]

Semi I s (t) ay automatic, money add then multiply~

[wynn-ing]

Literally nobody is going to get this ref ya twat

[wynning]

That’s the point ya langer

[Dongie]

I'm not sure but to assault proper you need full auto. Like a Thompson.45!

[ChicoFromThe305]

Nah but it's beautiful tho 😍

[Pterodon]

Thank you

[DrPepper12]

I don't know enough to answer the question.

[beefcakebradybatson]

Yep.