The Springfield Armory M1A Standard is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in .308 Win / 7.62x51 NATO with a 22-inch barrel, walnut stock, and matte black receiver. It holds 10+1 rounds from a detachable magazine and weighs 9.3 lbs. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: M1A Standard 
• Caliber: .308 Win / 7.62x51 NATO 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Overall Length: 44.33 inches 
• Weight: 9.3 lbs. 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds (detachable magazine) 
• Action Type: Semi-Automatic 
• Finish: Matte Black Receiver with Walnut Stock 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The gas piston operating system improves reliability and moderates recoil, which helps with follow-up shots. The 22-inch barrel gives good muzzle velocity and a long sight radius with the National Match front and adjustable aperture rear sights. The walnut stock has the look of the original M14 platform while the matte black receiver keeps the practical side functional. Manual safety is included.

The walnut-stocked M1A Standard draws buyers who want the M14 heritage alongside .308 performance. The classical appearance is frequently mentioned as a purchase motivation, and the combination of walnut and matte black receiver gets positive aesthetic reviews.

Accuracy and reliability match what owners of composite-stocked versions report: consistent performance at range across .308 ammunition types. The rifle's connection to the U.S. military M14 is a consistent talking point and part of the ownership experience for many buyers.

Weight at 9.3 lbs and the cost of .308 ammunition are the most common practical considerations raised. Some walnut-stock owners also note that the wood can be more sensitive to weather than synthetic alternatives, requiring more care in wet conditions.

Overall owner sentiment is positive, with the wood stock adding an element that synthetic-stocked alternatives don't offer.