Why are Springfield M1A1's (new) so expensive?

[Guest motonut]

What justifies their cost? Just curious.

[Troutburger]

I have a Springfield M1A I bought used. It shoots pretty good appx 2-3 moa with surplus ammo and I've never had any problems out of it. Still, I can't say there's really anything special about it. Really don't think i'd run out and pay $1500+ for a new one unless I shot competitions with it.

[BryanP]

They're an expensive gun to manufacture and the demand is relatively low. That equals a high price.

[Caster]

They're an expensive gun to manufacture and the demand is relatively low. That equals a high price.

This. There's so many better options for less. You're already deep into 1K dollar territory tearing 2k dollars all to pieces. If you're already spending that kind of money, throw a few more hundred in there and get a Larue Ar-10.