SADLAK INDUSTRIES M14/M1A OPERATING ROD SPRING GUIDE - SADLAK INDUSTRIES M14/M1A Spring Guide

When I removed the factory spring guide from my Scout Squad I found it gouged on the corners and warped. The sheet steel factory guides are junk. This plus a premium set of recoil and hammer springs has dramatically improved the rifle. Every M1A deserves a match grade guide.

The difference between the standard guide and this one is night and day. The new guide makes the action smoother, as it does not allow the spring to bunch up in a non- linear manner. I can't speak to any accuracy increase because I changed a stock and rear sight at the same time I installed the new guide. However, the three changes made a significant positive difference in how my M1A SOCOM 16 shoots. Honestly, it is pretty sad that SAI does not just ship all their guns with an upgraded guide and better stock.

If you can't find an original NM op rod spring guide, this is the one you want to use. It works nicely.

I am very happy with this product so far. After installing, I immediately felt a difference in how fluid the op rod moved. Hopefully test it at the range soon.

Replaces the factory spring guide. Installed very fast. Immediate improvement in action and accuracy.

I SPECIFICALLY ORDERED THIS OP-ROD GUIDE TO REVIEW FOR ALL OF MY BLOG FANS AND FOLLOWERS. I FIRST HEARD ABOUT SADLAK INDUSTRIES LLC. WHILE SCOWERING THE INTERNET FOR POSSIBLE UPGRADES FOR MY SOCOM II. I WAS IN THE MARKET FOR A U.S.G.I. BIRCH STOCK AND A FEW OTHER ACCESSORIES, SO I WAS LOOKING DAILY FOR SOMETHING NEW. I BEGAN ASKING AROUND TO OTHER M14/M1A OWNER'S ABOUT POSSIBLE UPGRADES, IMPROVEMENTS AND DO IT YOURSELF PROJECTS.

AS I CONTINUED TO RECEIVE ANSWERS TO MY UPGRADE QUESTIONS, I WAS CONTINUALLY TOLD TO CHECK OUT SADLAK INDUSTRIES PRODUCTS. SEVERAL MEMBERS ADVISED THAT SADLAK INDUSTRIES PRODUCES MANY PARTS FOR THE M14/M1A TYPE PLATFORM, WHICH ARE CONSIDERED TO BE AN "UPGRADE" FROM THE COMMERCIAL PARTS THAT ARE COMMONLY FOUND ON MOST COMMERCIAL/CLONE M14/M1A'S.

AFTER SEARCHING AND REVIEWING SEVERAL PARTS FROM SADLAK INDUSTRIES, I FOUND THAT THE TWO MOST COMMONLY PURCHASED PARTS FROM SADLAK BY OTHER M14/M1A OWNER'S WAS THEIR FAMOUS TIN COATED GAS PISTONS AND NM OP-ROD SPRING GUIDES.

I FINALLY DECIDED TO ORDER ONE OF THEIR NM OP-ROD SPRING GUIDES. ACCORDING TO SADLAK INDUSTRIES, ONCE INSTALLED THEIR SPRING GUIDE WILL IMPROVE THE ACTION OF YOUR OP ROD AND WILL CUT DOWN WEAR, SUBSEQUENTLY INCREASING YOUR RIFLE'S OVERALL ACCURACY. ACCURACY ALWAYS SPEAKS TO ME, SO ANYTHING I COULD DO TO MAKE MY SOCOM II MORE ACCURATE WAS A PLUS!

AFTER A FEW DAYS, THE SPRING GUIDE ARRIVED AT MY FRONT DOOR. THE GUIDE WAS VERY SOLID AND MUCH HEAVIER DUTY THAN I EXPECTED. BUT THIS WAS A GOOD THING! JUST BY HOLDING THE GUIDE, YOU COULD SEE AND FEEL THE QUALITY IN WHICH SADLAK INDUSTRIES USES TO MAKE THEIR PRODUCTS.

IT IS ONE SOLID PIECE CONSTRUCTED FROM 8620 TOOL STEEL AND HAS NO WELDING, WHICH CAN CAUSE DISTORTIONS. AS A MATTER OF FACT, SADLAK INDUSTRIES IS PROUD TO SAY THAT IT IS MADE TO THE SAME INTENSE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE U.S. MILITARY'S NATIONAL MATCH RIFLES. NOW THAT'S SAYING SOMETHING!

AFTER MARVELING OVER MY NEWLY PURCHASED UPGRADE, I IMMEDIATELY INSTALLED IT ON MY SOCOM II. THE INSTALLATION WAS VERY SIMPLE AND EASY TO DO. ONCE THE NM OP-ROD GUIDE WAS PROPERLY INSTALLED, I COULD IMMEDIATELY TELL THE DIFFERENCE BOTH VISUALLY AND PHYSICALLY.

ONE OF THE BIGGEST VISIBLE DIFFERENCES AFTER THE INSTALLATION IS HOW STRAIGHT IT MAKES THE ACTUAL SPRING ITSELF. WITH MOST STAMPED U.S.G.I. OR COMMERCIAL SPRING GUIDES, THE SPRING TENDS TO "BUNCH UP" OR HAVE A SNAKE LIKE APPEARANCE.
HOWEVER, ONE OF THE BEST DIFFERENCES TO ME WAS HOW SMOOTH IT MADE THE ACTION OF MY RIFLE.

I CYCLED THE ACTION A FEW TIMES BY HAND AND LOVED THE DIFFERENCE. THE OP ROD SEEMED TO GLIDE EFFORTLESSLY DOWN THE TRACK, CAUSING THE BOLT AND EVERYTHING ELSE TO SYNC IN PERFECT UNISON TOGETHER. I WAS VERY SATISFIED AND BECAME AN IMMEDIATE FAN OF SADLAK INDUSTRIES.

BUT THE TRUE TEST WOULD BE LIVE FIRING MY SOCOM II WITH MY NEWLY INSTALLED UPGRADE. ABOUT A WEEK AFTER I INSTALLED SADLAK SPRING GUIDE, I FINALLY GOT TO TAKE HER OUT TO THE RANGE AND SHOOT. I CAN TELL YOU THAT THE DIFFERENCE WAS ABSOLUTELY NOTICEABLE. EVERY SHOT FIRED WAS FOLLOWED BY A VERY SMOOTH CYCLING ACTION.

IT EVEN SEEMED TO MAKE THE RECOIL MORE MANAGEABLE, EVEN THOUGH THIS WAS PROBABLY MY IMAGINATION. I DID NOT TEST TO SEE IF THE ACCURACY HAD IMPROVED ON THIS PARTICULAR TRIP, HOWEVER I CAN TELL YOU THAT THE STEEL PLATE AT 300 YARDS SURE HATED ME ON THAT DAY. PING! PING! PING!

ALL IN ALL, I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ANY M14/M1A OWNER AS A SERIOUS UPGRADE. THROUGH QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP AND STATE OF THE ART DESIGNS, SADLAK DELIVER'S PRODUCTS HELD TO HIGHER STANDARD THAN MOST ON THE MARKET. IF IT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR THE MILITARY, IT IS CERTAINLY GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME AND YOU! HAVE FUN, BE SAFE AND SHOOT ON!

-MICHAEL SAPP-

perfect fit, 2 min install. smoother action, well woth the money.

The difference is in the action can be felt immediately. This improves magazine fit and action smoothness. This is a must for reliability!

Installed this in my SA standard M1A. Just hand cycling the rifle felt smoother and with less felt effort.Also, the spring lays out straight, even and unkinked on this rod. The rifle should come with this from the factory. Top notch machining, with fit and finish to match. Best mod I made to the rifle.

This op rod should be a standard replacement on all of your M-14s. If you are doing a spring job, might as well throw this in too.

These are a must for all M1A/M14 users! You can actually feel the difference the first time you pull bolt back! In my opinion, seems to tighten up action and improve magazine lock up. A dramatic improvement over stamped sheet metal OEM rod spring guides. Top notch quality and built to last.

This NM spring guide makes a noticeable difference in the smoothness of operation. Really slicks up the action. I have them in all my M1A's and consider anything else sub-standard, especially the USGI spring guides. Sadlak is a top-notch company and customer service is excellent. Also, and this is a big one that is not obvious, the SG improves magazine lockup substantially. Buy with confidence.