I have been seriously pondering my next firearms purchase and the M1 just might be it. I have been shooting several lately from a couple of friends, and they
are a great rifle. I have looked into a number of options in many different styles, and the M1 just has so much going for it. Great cartridge, ultra reliable,
enough weight to make shooting the 06 a pleasure. Ultra accurate, and is able to be used hunting in Michigan. What do you all think of the Garand and its
attributes?
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M1 Garand, might just be my next purchse
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Tribal Spirit
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Tracker
Posts: 223 (10/26/09 04:27) Tenderfoot |
A great rifle. Will you get it from the Civilian Marksmanship Program?
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Scout
Posts: 160 (10/26/09 06:53) |
Excellent choice. En blocs are way less expensive than magazines and won't experience spring fatigue. Garands are heavy, nearly 9 pounds and nearly 4'
long as well. Do have excellent shooting characteristics. Someone makes a 'thumb saver', something which prevents thumb from getting mashed when
installing that en bloc, maybe a worthwhile investment. Being a fixed magazine, probably would skip the 'assault rifle' legislation, though the bayonet
lug may get libs alarm bells ringing.
To me, the only fly in ointment is ammo. Darn expensive, especially if you don't have a source and will be buying it at today's prices. If you already have a good source of it, then by all means, jump in - the water is great! |
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Tribal Spirit
Posts: 5516 (10/26/09 16:57) |
Makes me wonder if you should have kept your M1A!?!
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Tribal Spirit
Posts: 3634 (10/26/09 17:52) |
Not one of my brighter moments letting that one go, lol.
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Tribal Councilman
Posts: 714 (10/27/09 23:45) Dog Soldier |
Heavy, moderately accurate and ammunition sensitive.
The last one I built, I gave to my father. Not a first line choice hunting gun but fun and legal in those places where the Black Rifles are verboten. Personally if given the choice from the same style and vintage, I'd go with an FN-49 in .30-06. But I like an adjustable gas system also. |
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Tribal Spirit
Posts: 3634 (12/13/09 00:14) |
One of the things that appeals to me is the cartridge. I like pairing weapons, having multiple weapons within a caliber and I already have a Mauser 98 in
30/06. If I got the Garand I might put a sniper scope mount on the Mauser.
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Tribal Spirit
Posts: 5516 (12/13/09 10:51) |
Sounds like a solid plan! You know me, keep the number of different cartridges to a minimum!! Get a good solid load for the bolt action and hopefully it will
provide adequate accuracy out of the Garand so they can be used in both!
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Tribal Spirit
Posts: 2985 (12/18/09 14:36) Tribal Spirit |
http://thementalmilitia.c.../index.php?topic=15000.0
the thumb saver is $45.00 postpaid
please send postal money order John Holbrook 2015 24th St #57 Bellingham WA 98225 john.holbook@comcast.net see Boston's Gun Bible page 11/30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Device is a replacement for the GI op rod catch and it stops automatic bolt release when loading a clip. It also prevents auto clip ejection when the last round is fired. With it installed, the Garand operates much like the M-14/M1A. When a full clip is inserted into the receiver it will latch, however you must pull and release the bolt handle to charge the top round. It will operate in the normal manner until the last round is fired and the bolt will lock open but the clip will not eject. To eject the clip you must push the eject button on the receiver... With an empty clip latched in the receiver, single rounds can be loaded into the clip, 1 through 8. when you have as many as you wish, just pull and release and away you go....... The rifle is not modified and can be converted back to GI by replacing the Device with the original catch. ................................................................................................... I received the Holbrook thumb saver, and promptly installed it in my Garand. It works exactly as described. I am delighted. So long as the army supplies you with unlimited ammo it does not matter if the enbloc clips fly away never to be found. The unreconstructed diehard resister/survivor skulking in the mesquite thickets will appreciate the Holbrook device. It allows him to remove the empty clip and keep it for reloading. That's good because he may not be able to find any more of them. I was a rifleman in Ent's Platoon (First Platoon) Co B 27th Wolfhounds Sep 50 to Sep 51 in Korean War One. The rumor that the enemy waits to hear the PING of the ejected enbloc clip to charge your position is utter horseshit.
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