Which CMP M1 Garand to get? (armory)

[redrandy]

Which CMP Garand to get?

I am going to send in my order for one M1 GARAND SERVICE GRADE tomorrow, but which Armory?

• Springfield Armory
• Harrington & Richardson

I wish I could get both, but I need to choose only one for now!

Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks,
Redrandy

 

[OnTheRoad]

I got a SA service grade for mine, nice to have one from the hometown.

 

[Soxfan9]

Being a service grade, you will get a nice rifle either way. I would go with a springfield because it may have been built & used during WWII. You cant go wrong with either.

 

[SJan]

I just today received my service grade Springfield Garand, It was ordered back in November.

Be patient.

 

[fbirdquik6]

I just today received my service grade Springfield Garand, It was ordered back in November.

Be patient.

pics?

 

[fbirdquik6]

I just today received my service grade Springfield Garand, It was ordered back in November.

Be patient.

pics? What are your impressions of its quality/ condition? I was to scared to let them pick one randomly for me.

 

[OnTheRoad]

Here's a sample of one of the service grades...don't worry about the CMP, their rifles are very good and if there's a problem they'll make it right for you.

 

[redrandy]

Nice....

Here's a sample of one of the service grades...don't worry about the CMP, their rifles are very good and if there's a problem they'll make it right for you.

 

[Mattyb]

A couple of club members here in Gloucester just recieved their service grade rifles. Both dated in the late 40's but with aftermarket stocks with no markings that need a good sanding and refinishing. What's that all about? They werent too happy with their purchase.

 

[eisenhow]

A couple of club members here in Gloucester just recieved their service grade rifles. Both dated in the late 40's but with aftermarket stocks with no markings that need a good sanding and refinishing. What's that all about? They werent too happy with their purchase.

My service grade H&R came with "new" stocks like the one in the top picture here. I wanted a shooter, not a collector so I was perfectly happy with the new stocks. That's the game you play when you do the CMP lottery. If you are really picky, take a trip down to the store and pick it out yourself .

 

[redrandy]

Thanks everyone for you comments. I think I will order the Springfield because of the history behind the Garand and the Springfield armory.