Tim the student
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Yup. I have an AR, and a Garand. I am all but certain that the next gun I buy will be a Special Grade. Maybe not, but it will be a Garand, and hopefully a carbine on the same trip.
if you could only own one, ar15 or garand?
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Yup. I have an AR, and a Garand. I am all but certain that the next gun I buy will be a Special Grade. Maybe not, but it will be a Garand, and hopefully a carbine on the same trip.
FlyinBryan
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ya, me too. i fiddled around with the carbines while we were there getting the garands. those little rifles just feel too nice not to try to get one or two.
they feel really nimble and quick. i did some checking on the ballistic performance on the 30 carbine and its actually pretty impressive for a little pistol looking cartridge.
it reminds me of a 22 magnum on steroids and creatine.
Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow
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Much as I love Garands, I've become more of a practical-leaning kind of guy over the years, and the AR15 is more practical. Shorter, lighter, more ergo, more parts availability, more accessorizing options etc. But primarily because shorter & lighter.
longdayjake
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Yes. Welcome to the world of waiting and beautiful surplus rifles.
Tim the student
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That depends on what you are using it for.
Sure, the AR is more practical if you want to clear a house and shoot people in the face at 4 AM.
But, the Garand is more practical if you want to shoot a guy 200 yards away hiding behind a tree.
For me, most of my guns are there for my enjoyment, including my Garand and AR. So for that purpose, my Garand is more practical - I love to shoot it just a bit more than I do my AR.
krs
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Do you want to put up, or shut up?
You can't have #4 from the top, or #6, but for your "less than $1500." we could talk about any of the rest.
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DMK
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Assuming the bore condition is good, I'd give you $1500 for the rest of them.
krs
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Yeah. I ALMOST worded it so as to sound as though the rest could be had for that, but added the wording "any of" just before posting.
and, are you kidding? You'd buy the other four for $1500. if the bores were 12 gauge
and, are you kidding? You'd buy the other four for $1500. if the bores were 12 gauge
Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow
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That is an awesome way to put it and exactly right. And proves my point, because scenario #1 is 1,000 times more likely to happen to ME and most people, than scenario #2, hence the *practicality* of a gun that fulfills role #1.
Can I make that my new sig line?
Voted for AR-15. Here is my plan. I am buying all my "practical" weapons now.(I have plenty of time I am only 25) So everthing for self defense gets priority then I plan to start buying "collectibles" such as WWII weapons from all sides, commemorative items, and cowboy guns. Basically it is all about prioritizing for me.
Tim the student
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True, it is more likely to happen to most people, but again, it depends on the intended use of the rifle. My AR has a 20" bull barrel, with a big ol 4.5 - 14 scope on it, a bipod, and no rails for lights etc. I would rather clear a house with my Garand that my AR. (Maybe I should amend my statement and throw in "most AR's".
)However, my AR is obviously not intended or designed to clear rooms. It is designed to explode prairie dogs at a decent range.
I think it goes back to the intended use of the weapon to determine practicality.
Oh, and of course you can use that in your sig line, for a small royalty fee.
The Real Mags - I am in the same boat as you to a certain extent. The thing that made me want to start buying Garands now vs later is their availability and price now, vs what I think their availability and cost will be later. CMP will run out someday, and when I am done getting more "practical" guns, I think most Garands will be in much worse condition, and will be much more expensive. Look at the prices you see for trashed Garands at gun shows compared to what you see coming from the CMP. Besides, not ALL my guns need to serve a "practical" purpose other than my just wanting to shoot them and enjoy doing it.
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krs
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And then there's the movie 'Torino' something or other to speak to the practicality of the Garand rifle.
Dr. Thad - how many "practical" handguns do you own right now? Thirty?
Dr. Thad - how many "practical" handguns do you own right now? Thirty?
theotherwaldo
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If I want a .30-06 I'll get a bolt action. They're not picky about their ammo.
Anyway, my dad would come back and haunt me if I messed up a Garand.
Anyway, my dad would come back and haunt me if I messed up a Garand.
Pony Express
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AR. Easier to get parts, more caliber options, and frankly im just more familiar with the system which is most important to me.
I do reckon that the m1 is a very close second though. hard to beat the
30-06
I do reckon that the m1 is a very close second though. hard to beat the
30-06
Poor East Texan
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^ yeah!
DMK
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Yea, that's true. I'm a sucker for a new project.
Art Eatman
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Old G'rand may be 'stinkt, but it sho do shoot good. Thing is, if things get up close and personal, there's right at a foot of shaving edge at one end and a chunk of steel butt-plate at the other. Makes for interesting and persuasive social interactions.
Just think of it as a Tueller drill at 16 feet instead of 21.
Just think of it as a Tueller drill at 16 feet instead of 21.
rbernie
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That entire report has been so completely and thouroughly debunked as armchair warrior pap so many times, I cannot believe that it is still even around.
Deputy25
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Garand. Turning cover into concealment...
knights_armorer
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figured i'd bump this old poll up with all the garand talk. maybe some new voters can be heard
knights_armorer
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you callin my dog a liar?
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