M1 Garand

[bigt77]

Thinking about purchasing one of the surplus military through CMP. Wanted to hear anyone's stories that has done this. What grade, manufacture, condition it was received and thoughts (would they do it again, are you satisfied with the rifle etc..).

-Scott

[DustinIL]

I would HIGHLY recommend going through the CMP for a M-1 Garand. Yes, it can be a pain doing all the their requirements, but it's so worth the effort. I got my service grade in 2007 and LOVE it.  I had it checked out by a 'smith and at the time it was one of the best he had seen....barrel and throat looked untouched. At the time he recommended I sell it (for much more that what I paid for it) and get two more of the same grade--> service. Kicking myself now for not getting one or two more. Only thing bad with mine was that it needed an elevation knob (one in it was a bit rusty). It cleaned up nicely and looks gorgeous now, def. going to be a family heirloom now.

I recommend going service grade and whatever manufacture that floats your boat. Mine was Springfield Armory. Just a heads up, got an email update from their sales dept., which you can sign up for, and the prices of service grade are going up....not sure how much exactly, but for sure at least $100. If you're lucky enough to  live somewhat close to either their Ohio or Alabama stores, I'd take a road trip and pick one out yourself. I wasn't able to, but I got a great rifle....straight to my front door! Can't beat that.

[Hang-Fire]

I ordered a Garand from the CMP a few years ago. I ordered the service grade. The rifle I got was in good condition and the bore looked great. I eventually wound up completely rebuilding my Garand and converting it to .308. She's a beautiful tack driver that looks like it just rolled out of Springfiled Armory.

[Rsquared]

I love Garand's. I can't speak for anybody else, but mine shoots as smooth as any AR I've got. And it still looks sexy. Not bad for a 70 year old rifle.

[unforgiven]

Well all the planets were in alignment.Got a line on a CMP Garand the guys is a couple of hrs. away.He's former military/recover agent.He had 2 for him and he's dad who has since passed.They shot competion with them.One used more than the other.He sold one yesterady to a WW2 Vet and the other was a safe queen.Talked to him saw pics in e-mails,and he talked to his mom about a trade I proposed.She said it up to you,so the trade is my RRA Coyote 20" HBAR straightup for the Garand.He is also going to throw in primers,dies,and whatever cases he has. :banana:  Hope'in to do the deal next week.It's a H&R from between 1954/1956.Holy s h i t ,feelin a little tinglely.Not bad for a fifth grader. :hethan:

[Rsquared]

I love Garands. You're gonna love playing with that Rene.

 

Mine is a 43/44 Springfield.

 

 

[unforgiven]

That's alot of history brother.I can't wait. <thumbsup>

[Rsquared]

Must be the 5th grader giddy-ness (not spelled right) coming outta you.

[unforgiven]

Can I shoot commercial 30-06 thru this 54/56 M1 Garand? Does anyone here do it?   http://www.garandgear.com/m1garand/detail/33-springs-and-things/flypage/75-ported-gas-plug?sef=hcfp

 found this link,what do you guys think??  Lookin at rifle Tues.

[planeflyer21]

You may shoot the commercial ammo in the M1 Garand which duplicates the performance of the original service round.

 

Wildly different weights, pressures, and velocities in hunting rounds is how we hear about the oft mentioned "bent op-rod" on Garand-style rifles.

 

Jon

[unforgiven]

So you think anything in the 150 gr.family or there abouts?

[planeflyer21]

150gr up to 168gr, so long as they are the Match loads.

 

Avoid any hyped hunting loads, like "Extended Range" or "Light Magnum" stuff.

 

Jon

[survivalshop]

I think Hornady makes a special load for the M1. Now try to find any thing any where & you got it made. I have always shot hand loads or Milspec ammo for the M1

[Rsquared]

CMP ammo.

[98Z5V]

^^^  Good prices, too.  This is the next most-inexpensive way to go, Rene - this is my practice ammo for the M1903A4:

 

Edited May 14, 2013 by 98Z5V

[planeflyer21]

Actually, if you're in a CMP affiliated club, their .30-06 ammo is pretty cheap.

 

We got some from SAFE via CMP, like $110/200 rounds.

 

Jon

[unforgiven]

Gonna join CMP by the end of week.Hey Tom who has the ammo for sale??? never saw that box before.I am on the search for Garand food.

[planeflyer21]

IIRC bro you can't join the CMP directly, rather you have to join a club or organization that is affiliated with CMP.

 

Revolutionary War Veterans Association/Appleseed membership will get you one of those.

 

Jon

[98Z5V]

Federal makes it, and I always nail several boxes of that whenever I hit up Cabela's.  Another real good one from Federal American Eagle is the 7.62x51 ammo for the M1A - it's a 168gr OTM round, and works very, very well.  <thumbsup>

 

[98Z5V]

IIRC bro you can't join the CMP directly, rather you have to join a club or organization that is affiliated with CMP.

 

Revolutionary War Veterans Association/Appleseed membership will get you one of those.

 

Jon

What he said.  You don't even need to attend an Appleseed Shoot - you can join the RWVA directly.  Hit this link:

 

http://www.appleseedinfo.org/join_rwva.html

[unforgiven]

Talked to the girl in Ala. for CMP.I could also join the Garand collectors $25.00,send passport,CCL,and DL and good to go.I need as much info on Garand as I don't know S H I T about them.Then I'll checkout RWVA for sure.I thought 30-06 was 7.62X63 ?? Not gonna put the spacer in for .308.

[planeflyer21]

One good thing about Garands...someone has figured out everything about them because they've been around so long.

 

Find some old shooters at the range with a Garand or three, and start picking their brains.

 

Jon

[98Z5V]

.I thought 30-06 was 7.62X63 ?? Not gonna put the spacer in for .308.

It is a 30-06, unless it's been converted.  I just listed the other American Eagle ammo that I like, and use in the .308 Win rifles, both bolt and AR.  <thumbsup>

[unforgiven]

Got it I do have American Eagle .308 good stuff.As soon as my fukin sister in-law gives back my camera charger :fawkdance:  I'll post pics.Just like when I got my Harley 1/2 hr. into the ride gear poop knob broke off.I said "welcome to Harley Davidson". So I'm at the kids house lookin at the rifle and slam the bolt shut into my thumb that was in the chamber :eek: .I said "welcome to the world of Garand".I wasn't in the van 5 min. going home and it was turnig colors :ugone2far:  fuk.I could have sworn I heard the old timers in heaven busten a gut <laughs> .S H I T  I'll do anything for a laugh <lmao> .Kid who is ex-Army just looked at me and I played it off like I ment to do that.  :yup:

[98Z5V]

 So I'm at the kids house lookin at the rifle and slam the bolt shut into my thumb that was in the chamber :eek: .I said "welcome to the world of Garand".

 

 

"Garand Thumb..."  <laughs> <lmao>

 

You only do that ONCE...