CMP Garand Question

[bratch]

I'm planning on ordering a couple Garands from CMP. These will be shooters and used, collecting is not a concern. These will also be my first M1s.

I had originally planned on 3 service grades. The availability of the service has me reconsidering though. I could order 2 correct grades for about the same price or order field grades and rebarrel as needed.

Suggestions?

 

[highorder]

Buy rifles with good parts hanging on them, and worry less about barrels. Barrels are available new, where as many of the parts are not, and will become scarce.

plus, I have seen shooters with M-1's at highpower matches that shoot X's all day with ME's and TE's at 6+.

 

[Oohrah]

I would get the best grade you can afford. Barrel replacements are
not that cheap, and definately not a drop in part. Small parts are still
plentyfull, but expect them to go up. Real life, I have not seen much
small part failure other than extractor, op rod, and once in a blue moon
broken firing pin. Within specs, they are pretty tough

 

[dmftoy1]

It's been awhile since I looked at the page but if I remember right "correct" grade doesn't necessarily get you a good barrel, you're paying more for a rifle with "collectability" as all the parts are appropriate for the year of mfg.

Given your criteria (shooters) I'd order a FG and a SG. I'd shoot the SG and send the FG off for a new barrel and any other beautification you desire. I'd shoot the SG (alot). By the time the FG is back you'll know whether you need to do anything to the SG or not. (my guess is NOT)

Just my .02

Regards,
Dave

 

[minutemen1776]

You don't have to count on rebarreling a Field Grade. I've bought two, and both have original barrels that would pass Service Grade specs. Not all of them are like these two, but a lot are. If you can ever drive to one of the CMP stores (in OH and AL), I feel certain you could pick out a really nice Field Grade. If you have to do mail order (or FedEx, I guess), getting a Field Grade can be a gamble. The extra $100 for a Service Grade will be pretty good insurance for getting a nice barrel, plus you'll also likely get better wood, finish, etc.

 

[nbkky71]

Remember... the CMP gives a 'worst case' description on the rifles. As minutemen1776 said... often you'll find the barrels are in great condition.

 

[zoom6zoom]

My rack grades are great shooters and look pretty decent.

 

[Nikdfish]

quite a few very nice service grades going out from CMP recently. check out the garand section of the CMP forums for pics, a bunch have been posted in the last couple of weeks (including mine) ...

Nick

 

[usmc68]

Just yesterday I received my CMP RM1HRAS Service Grade Garand. Although I can not claim any expertise, the metal looks new, the stock shows some wear but cleaned up nicely, and the 'bullet test' on the muzzle indicates a nearly new barrel. I decided on the H&R just guessing it would be in good shape since they were built around 1954-56. I think I made a good guess.

Ed

 

[transformerguru]

my service grade is awesome... I'm looking at getting a rack grade to reenact with and shoot

 

[GRIZ22]

I would get the best grade you can afford.

That's the best advice. The Service Grades I've bought very nearly match Correct grades except for the mixmaster of parts. The SGs are the best bet for a shooter. I did buy a Field Grade but was able to pick it out at the North Store. It was a Springfield receiver with a Danish VAR barrel that guaged 2 at each end, Winchester trigger group, H&R bolt, and a Beretta op rod. Even with the mix of parts it will shoot 1 1/2" at 100 yds when I do my part. My SGs will do 2" or a little bit less. I think it got rated FG as the stock had been repaired and I had to peen the splines on the barrel for the gas cylinder to fit properly and the receiver's finish is a bit worn. Great rifle and I saved $100 over a SG.