Shot Garand 1st time yesterday WOW

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And this one is MINE, there have been and are many like it.....
What an amazing piece of work that weapon is. Patton was right. [smile]
I had just finshed "Band of Brothers" again, part of my Memorial Day Observance each year,
I have to wonder almost daily now if America, could pull off WWII, if it had to today[thinking]
I though about the thousands of rounds each man of Easy Co sent toward the enemy with
Garands. That piece is not light, nor easy to carry, nor soft to shoot. Granted a 150 gr 30-06,
is going to pack a punch in both directions, gas operated or not. DAMN, our troops were and of course are, still an amazing creature to behold. Any former or current active duty who might come across this
thread. THANK-YOU with all my heart.
Tank
 
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BradM said:
Been wanting to get a Garand for a while now, maybe I should get off my butt and go for it.
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You should. I recently got one from the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Only $595 plus shipping for a service grade. Mechanically perfect, the barrel gauges brand new (even though it's from 1955.) The stock is not perfect but it's serviceable. I'm very happy with it and will buy another.

http://www.thecmp.org/m1garand.htm
 
I'm mostly a handgun guy, so my list of rifles is very short: a garand, and a Rem 700 variant or dream rifle Steyr Scout.

Not only do I want the garand for historical significance, but from what I've heard they shoot DAMN well too!
 
I shot my first one a few weeks ago. I loved the subtle clicks of the semi-auto system working. It's almost as if you can hear them through your cheek weld. I thought it was very cool. I'm saving for my service grade from CMP.
 
I was looking at the CMP program but wasn't sure what grade rifle I should really be looking at. Thanks for the advice.
 
Mark from MA said:
I want a CMP special bad.....been looking at one for a good long time now......
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I was thinking about a CMP Garand, but...... I wanted to see hold and really check the piece I was buying. A very good dealer in the area
ordered several and had a local Relic Smith check / gauge the barrels at less than 3 chambers less at than 4, actions and anything else he could inspect and or measure.
These were all H&R matched up equal to or better than "Correct Grade" as described by CMP. As I understand it. I will shoot pics this weekend and add them to the post, I know you guys will start baulking for "gun porn" if I keep yaking about this beautiful piece.
 
ptanks56 said:
I was thinking about a CMP Garand, but...... I wanted to see hold and really check the piece I was buying. A very good dealer in the area
ordered several and had a local Relic Smith check / gauge the barrels at less than 3 chambers less at than 4, actions and anything else he could inspect and or measure.
These were all H&R matched up equal to or better than "Correct Grade" as described by CMP. As I understand it. I will shoot pics this weekend and add them to the post, I know you guys will start baulking for "gun porn" if I keep yaking about this beautiful piece.
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CMP has HRA and SA "correct" grades in stock for $1100. A dealer will mark up (often WAY up) from there. I would just order from CMP and cut out the middle man.....
 
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I've bought a lot of Garands from the CMP. Don't cheap out. Get the service grade or better. Well worth the extra $100.00. My "keeper" is a Service Grade Springfield from 1955. This thing is in PERFECT condition and shoots great. I love Garands!
 
Just last weekend I introduced a friend, who had never shot anything more than 22 rifles to Mr Stoner and Mr Garand.

Started out with my CZ 452 and after a while I suggested he try my AR carbine. I gave him quick demo and off he went. He said it was fun to shoot and it felt "very powerful".

I said, Roger, the best is yet to come. You will soon find out what power really means. So then I slung him up with this:

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Before three shots were out, he was just shaking his head in amazement and awe. He was incredulous and amazed that men fought for their lives with them.
 
ptanks56 said:
I was thinking about a CMP Garand, but...... I wanted to see hold and really check the piece I was buying.
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Driving directions to Port Clinton, OH
653 mi – about 10 hours 31 mins
Suggested routes: I-84 W and I-80 W​

They do have Saturday hours. Just so you know. (I actually understand the "see before you buy it" motivation really well. One of these Fridays after work I'm just going to point the car west and go for it...)
 

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