Oh, I would prob choose a different service rifle nowadays. War is a little less conventional than it used to be. Your right again M14 is one excellent weapon. Opional full auto and detatchable mags. My father purchased some M1s from CMP, and they are so much fun to shoot. We also got some military grade 30-06 from CMP, and it is SO accurate! However, I dont care much for the .30 carbine...a pop gun, but designed for paratroopers and such...I think?