Are CMP Garands a good value?

[benzy2]

you need an adjustable gas plug. i bought one as i have a bit of commercial ammo i wanted to use.

 

[Brian Dale]

They're terrific bargains.

It's not sacrilege at all, Shadow. Putting in an adjustable gas plug does no more damage than changing the sling (= no problem at all). Keep the original plug.

 

[TexasRifleman]

you need an adjustable gas plug. i bought one as i have a bit of commercial ammo i wanted to use.

Those work pretty well. Keep in mind that every time you use a different brand of ammo you need to start over with the adjusting process, starting from wide open. They are not legal for use in most sanctioned matches though.

McCann and Scheuster are the 2 that seem to be in use the most.

Copied from Brownells website:

Mfr: MC CANN INDUSTRIES

Reduces Action Battering & Wear

Five interchangeable gas jet screws to apply just the right amount of gas to work the action. Softens the recoil impulse, gives a slower cycle time that reduces wear and battering on op rod, bolt cam, trigger group and receiver. Lets you control case ejection velocity, plus prevents dented case necks. Just remove the gas jet screw for conversion to manually cycled, single shot function.

SPECS: Steel, blue, matte finish.
Replaces existing gas nut
with no modifications to rifle.

Stock Number Desc Price
100-000-402 Adjustable Gas System $40.00

 

[Person]

I have purchased 3 Garands and 1 M1 carbine from the CMP. All were great deals and great shooters. I would not hesitate to buy from them.

Later,

Person

 

[Slamfire]

Try to find another importer who has Garands.

If you want one, either bid on Gun Broker or get one from the CMP.

You know, they ain't growing them anymore.