Make sure to carry out this process with patience and precision as the spring is under tension and may fly out. Slowly remove the rod spring from the action of the M1A. Now, pull the connector lock toward the side of the rifle where the operating rod handle is located. Place your receiver upside down (sight down) on the table and gently pull the operating rod spring and spring guide to relieve pressure on the connector lock. Next, remove the operating rod spring and operating rod spring guide. Part 2 - Disassembly of the Barrel and Receiver Group However, thumping is generally required if you have a match-grade firearm which has been glass bedded or has undergone similar treatment. You can alternatively give a thump to the rifle so these two groups separate. Now grasp the top grip of the forend and try to pull the action out of the rifle. Make sure to do this on a smooth surface and ensure that the sights do not get damaged. In order to achieve this, you must lay the firearm on a flat surface with the sight facing down. Now, separate the barrelled receiver group from the stock group. Once it has been released, pull of the trigger housing group from the receiver. Be careful while opening the trigger guard. This might require you to apply some pressure, so don’t hesitate. Insert the punch in this hole and pull the trigger guard up, so it opens up like a hinged door. You might want to grab a punch which fits the hole on the rear of the trigger guard. Your next step is removing the trigger housing group. This step ensures that there’s no tension in the bolt carrier spring and the parts are at ease. To do this, pull the charging handle backward and allow it to move forward freely as it snaps onto the receiver and closes the ejection port. Remove the magazine (which you might have already done) from the rifle and close the bolt. Always treat your firearm as if it is loaded, even if it's not.
Also remember the proper position of the bolts, pins, and other small components you take out of the rifle. Once you separate the three housing groups, work only on them one at a time and keep the others set aside. Wear proper eye protection and other protective gear that might be necessary(apron, surgical gloves etc.).
Ensure that the rifle is unloaded and the chamber is clear. NOTE: Before you strip your M1A rifle, make sure to follow the basic safety rules for the firearm. Apart from that, keep some basic items such as cleaning solvents, rags, and wet and dry cleaning swabs on hand.
After we learn these steps, we will review the best M1A servicing kits on the market. Proper disassembly and cleaning of the M1A requires proper tools or preferably, a proper and complete kit. The disassembly of the M1A starts by separating the three housing groups of the rifle.
But that’s a topic for a different discussion. Stocks can be made from wood, polymer, or fiberglass composite. The stock helps with holding and handling the firearm and is also useful for mounting different accessories such as slings, lights, lasers, bayonets, and bipods. This group is comprised of the stock, which holds all the three groups together. It can be seen as the on/off switch for the rifle.įinally, we’ll consider the stock group. The trigger assembly itself is a combination of many parts such as springs, sear, and hammer. This part includes the trigger assembly and the trigger guard.
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