Norinco / Polytech M14's bad rep, why??

**X-Man** · February 2nd, 2010, 09:55 PM

556; If the chance came along to buy a Polytech, I'd jump on it. I have one and it's a good rifle.

We are living the the second great age of the M-14. Although most of the original USGI parts have mostly dried up, there are several manufactures that are producing replacement parts for the M-14. In many cases, the repro parts are made better than the originals, for various reasons. Also, one mfg has promised to make parts specifically for the Polytechs, including replacement bolts; 7.62mmfirearms.com. And quality USGI magazines are available at a good price.

Also recommend Warbird as a Polytech rebuilder.

I feel like I'm living in 1993 again! Demo's in the White House and a push over Congress. Get your M-14 while you still can!

Oh, PS, most of the stories about the Polytech are just that, stories and BS!

**762xIan** · February 2nd, 2010, 09:58 PM

I had an M14S and sold it...I would buy one in a minute and have Warbird do the conversion. He is the man on the M14 forum.

+1 on Warbird.....he has an impeccable reputation in the field.

The only thing I can think of why there is so much animosity towards the Chinese stuff is the fact they are Chinese, and guys payed a premium for a Springfield and are now finding out the Chinese ones are in fact decent and just bash them to bash them not really knowing any better.

**ricmase** · February 12th, 2010, 11:07 AM

years ago, there was alot of press on the chinese m14. i believe Smith Enterprises was reworking them. i know alot of guys that bought the 1911's, and they wouldn't sell them. springfield m1a aren't as good as they use to be. i know one guy who has a preban thats excellent . he bought a S/F Match model. been send back several times and its still ain't right.

**chauncey** · February 12th, 2010, 12:04 PM

you really need to go over to "The Firing Line" forum to research this, further. there's a lot of good info on it, over there, it's an M-14 specific forum