What is mod-FIB M14 stock?
The Wolfe Modified Fiberglass (Mod-Fib) M14 Stock is a custom stock that has the strength and durability of a high-end national match stock, without the weight or price tag.
What is the difference between the EBR and M14?
The EBR replaces the standard M14 wooden stock and includes a Picatinny rail that runs along the top of the gun, a couple of shorter rails along the bottom and both sides, and a collapsible stock. While the EBR is a great replacement for the standard M14 stock, it falls a bit short in one area — optics mounting.
Does the M14 need a new stock?
While the core of the M14 is sound, what it really needs is the replacement of a World War II era stock design with something that supports today’s modern rifle accessories.
What went wrong with the M14?
In many ways, it attempted to bridge the gap between the hard hitting, but slow to reload Garand and the fast to reload, full auto capable, lower powered cartridge of the M1/M2 Carbine. Unfortunately, pairing a full power .308 cartridge with select fire capability turned the M14 into a not-so-accurate bullet hose with the giggle switch turned on.
How long did the M14 last?
In some ways, the venerable M14 is a bit like the odd child in the otherwise happy family of mainline military weapons. It had a rather short lifetime as the main service rifle of U.S. forces, serving in that capacity for only eleven years (1958-1970).
What is the difference between an EBR and an M14?
The EBR replaces the standard M14 wooden stock and includes a Picatinny rail that runs along the top of the gun, a couple of shorter rails along the bottom and both sides, and a collapsible stock.
What size ammo did the M14 use?
Second, the wooden stock had a tendency to warp in the humid Southeast Asia climate, impacting accuracy. Finally, the full size 7.62 x 51 ammo used by the M14 was fairly heavy in quantity which meant that a soldier could carry fewer rounds in his standard loadout.
How heavy is the Garand M14?
Lugging a rifle that big and heavy (44 inches and 11 lb.) through the undergrowth isn’t a lot of fun.
Why was the M16 shortened?
One of the reasons for its abbreviated service was that it had been designed to fight an earlier kind of war.
Does the M14 have a flash suppressor?
When the M14 was designed, it was fitted with a unique flash suppressor/front sight base that was sturdy enough to mount a bayonet. Unfortunately, the thread pattern it uses is very fine and matches no other thread pattern found in nature.
Does the M14 have a built in scope?
It’s not as easy as it sounds, however. One problem is that the stock M14 doesn’t have any built-in provisions for mounting today’s modern battle accessories. It was designed at a time when rifle accessories were largely limited to iron sights, the occasional scope, and a bayonet.
