M1 Garand

guillofm · November 7th, 2006, 02:39 PM

I am looking to purchase an M1 Garand. I was considering buying it piece by peice then assemble it myself, but it looks as if this may be cost prohibitive, shipping etc.
I do want a quality rifle which I can shoot. The key is I want to be able to shoot it, in other words I'm not looking for a rare matching piece for which I can only display.
Any input?
Shaould I go for an M1 Carbine over the Garand? Is acquiring ammo for a Garand more difficult?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks

MattLarson · November 7th, 2006, 02:55 PM

Check into the Civilian Marksmanship Program - it is very easy to qualify, and you can get a shooter grade Garand shipped right to your door.

Matt

pmaenner · November 7th, 2006, 03:04 PM

Greetings,

I second Matt, the CMP is the way to go if you want to get an m1 garand. I bought a service grade from them a while back, and I was impressed! The wood was in great shape, and the finish was about 95%. They have three grades available: rack, field, and service. Check out their website www.odcmp.com and they'll explain it all. You can also get ammo through the CMP as well. The prices they have are hard to beat.
As far as the m1 carbine, the CMP is sold out of those (but you can find them not too difficultly), and I also think ammo for the carbine is more expensive. Good luck and have fun!

Sincerely,
Peter Maenner

SIGguy229 · November 7th, 2006, 04:40 PM

Garand shoots .30-06...I've had mine for 13 years....I had a buddy of mine restain and put on a finish like glass...then I took it out to the range and got it sighted in for 100yds.

I only shoot mine on Memorial Day and Veteran's Day

It eats everything...from FMJ to deer loads

SealBeach · November 7th, 2006, 04:43 PM

You should get one from the CMP, no question about that--also, you would not be advised to try to buy parts and build your own; the parts cost more than the rifle...you can get a complete working rifle through the CMP, then replace anything you think is worn or ugly, but at least you will have a functional shooter. I just bought 2 at the CMP Western Games here at Camp Pendleton over the weekend. Although they were a bit beat up, they gauged well, and I can always clean them up to look pretty.

Team American · November 7th, 2006, 04:44 PM

Ditto on the CMP...I've bought several Garands from them and all have been fine shooters..

guillofm · November 8th, 2006, 05:31 PM

I will take your advice and contact CMP
Thank You so much I appreciate everyone input and kindness.

November 7th, 2006, 02:39 PM	#1
guillofm New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 3	M1 Garand I am looking to purchase an M1 Garand. I was considering buying it piece by peice then assemble it myself, but it looks as if this may be cost prohibitive, shipping etc. I do want a quality rifle which I can shoot. The key is I want to be able to shoot it, in other words I'm not looking for a rare matching piece for which I can only display. Any input? Shaould I go for an M1 Carbine over the Garand? Is acquiring ammo for a Garand more difficult? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

November 7th, 2006, 02:55 PM	#2
MattLarson Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,489	Check into the Civilian Marksmanship Program - it is very easy to qualify, and you can get a shooter grade Garand shipped right to your door. Matt __________________ Hope is not a plan.

November 7th, 2006, 03:04 PM	#3
pmaenner Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PA Posts: 35	CMP is a good way to go Greetings, I second Matt, the CMP is the way to go if you want to get an m1 garand. I bought a service grade from them a while back, and I was impressed! The wood was in great shape, and the finish was about 95%. They have three grades available: rack, field, and service. Check out their website www.odcmp.com and they'll explain it all. You can also get ammo through the CMP as well. The prices they have are hard to beat. As far as the m1 carbine, the CMP is sold out of those (but you can find them not too difficultly), and I also think ammo for the carbine is more expensive. Good luck and have fun! Sincerely, Peter Maenner

November 7th, 2006, 04:43 PM	#5
SealBeach New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 12	You should get one from the CMP, no question about that--also, you would not be advised to try to buy parts and build your own; the parts cost more than the rifle...you can get a complete working rifle through the CMP, then replace anything you think is worn or ugly, but at least you will have a functional shooter. I just bought 2 at the CMP Western Games here at Camp Pendleton over the weekend. Although they were a bit beat up, they gauged well, and I can always clean them up to look pretty. __________________ "Well, a gun that's unloaded and cocked ain't good for nothin". John Wayne in True Grit

November 7th, 2006, 04:44 PM	#6
Team American VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,797	Ditto on the CMP...I've bought several Garands from them and all have been fine shooters.. __________________ "I surrounded 'em"- Alvin York "They're ain't many troubles that a man can't fix with seven hundred dollars and a thirty ought six"- Jeff Cooper

November 7th, 2006, 04:40 PM	#4
SIGguy229 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,008	Garand shoots .30-06...I've had mine for 13 years....I had a buddy of mine restain and put on a finish like glass...then I took it out to the range and got it sighted in for 100yds. I only shoot mine on Memorial Day and Veteran's Day It eats everything...from FMJ to deer loads

November 8th, 2006, 05:31 PM	#7
guillofm New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 3	Thanks!! I will take your advice and contact CMP Thank You so much I appreciate everyone input and kindness.

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