CMP "Special" M1 Garands

[TonyDedo]

CMP's new grade of M1 Garand. Limited run of 1,000 Garands available for sale beginning 17 Sept, 2007. This rifle consists of a new production stock and handguard set with CMP cartouche, a new production barrel and new leather sling. Receiver and most other parts are refinished USGI, but some parts may be new manufacture. 2007 Introductory Price is $895.00 plus S&H.

NOTE: Earlier in 2007 this grade was advertised as "CMP SELECT". Because the current rifle does not meet the same description of the "SELECT" grade we had several years ago, we have renamed it as "CMP SPECIAL".

Tempting - my only Garand is "Field" grade, so it'd be nice to have something nice in the safe. Price is expensive for a CMP Garand, but cheaper than many of the refinished models I've seen out and about.

Is it worth $900???

 

[Cross-X]

I wonder if the folks there would tell you the name of the manufacturer of those barrels. This could make a big difference in evaluating the price point.

 

[TOM-P]

According to Orest, on the ask orest forum at the cmp site "current batch is Wilson."

 

[Joe R.]

They won't put garbage barrels on the rifles but for $895 you're not gonna get Krieger. Wilson barrels ( at least the stainless match barrel on the RRA upper ) are very accurate for mass-produced barrels. Criterion is another barrel maker that people use for these weapons.

Joe R.

 

[TonyDedo]

According to Orest, on the ask orest forum at the cmp site "current batch is Wilson."

Is that 'Wilson' as in 'Wilson Combat?'

 

[Thunderbolt]

Is that 'Wilson' as in 'Wilson Combat?'

http://www.wilsonarms.com

 

[Admin]

Wilson makes good barrels.

 

[Nickle]

Ayup, you won't get a Kreiger or a Hart, but you'll get a good barrel.

And Wilson's stuff is good.

 

[rscalzo]

I have a Wilson barrel on my rebuilt Garand. I had a 308 barrel installed to take advantage of all the cheap surplus 308 that was flooding the area.

Aside from that, it shoots great. The rifle was rebuilt by Dan at West Texas Armory.

 

[TOM-P]

An update to the barrel question. Orest posted "We used up the Wilson, so some will be Criterion"