CMP Garands...

[goon]

How does one go about getting a CMP Garand?
I've sort of looked into it before... I'm a veteran but live iin the sticks and have no CMP affiliated clubs near me. Is there a way to get around this?

 

[nathan]

I got all mine thru Gunbroker.com and from forum members selling their M1s. And that was six years ago and i had four . I gave one to my brother, one sold and two remained. Wll keep them forever till i die....

 

[forshoes]

Check their website, they list affiliated clubs. Here in South Carolina the Gun owners of South Carolina qualifies. Fill in their form and send the membership fee and I was good to go. My CWP qualified for the 'shooting' requirement.

 

[vatrader01]

Doesn't the DD214 cover all requirements with CMP?

 

[1KPerDay]

http://www.thegca.org/

 

[zoom6zoom]

Depending on your state there are usually any number of organizations that will qualify you. Here in Virginia, VCDL is one of them.

If you have a C&R it will fulfill the shooting activity requirement.

 

[dogrunner]

Join the American Legion...........that alone qualifies you..............Actually cheaper than some of the org's that offer memberships so that one might qualify for CMP purchase. That 214 alone will NOT qualify you.

Check the CMP qualifications on their website.......go to sales.

 

[Spec ops Grunt]

Price to quality wise, what's the difference between service and field grade? Are the field grades any good?


Also, why is there such a price difference between Winchester Service Grade and Harrington and Richardson service grade? Are the HRA's bad?

 

[Nikdfish]

I think HRA's are seen as probably having less "history" in that they were in production after WWII. Winchesters are popular for the name & rarity so demand commands a higher price. I picked an HRA service grade because of their later production dates. I was looking for a shooter & hoped an HRA might show less wear.



Nick

 

[32 Magnum]

HRAs are considered by many experts to have the finest finish. H&R's were produced from spring of 1953 until around 1956 - so they weren't used in either WW2 or the Korean "Conflict" (War by any other name is still war). Winchesters and SAs were the only M1s produced during WW2 - and Winchesters retain HIGH customer desire and prices because, primarily, of the name. I've had the opportunity to examine dozens of Garands (worked with an FFL buddy of mine that specialized in the sale of Garands) and of ALL the manufacturer's, Winchesters, in general, show the lowest level of fit and finish - both outside and inside, although they are just as serviceable as any of the other three manufacturers' examples (SA, HRA and IHC).

 

[cuervo]

As 1K/Day linked above, you could join the GCA for $25/year.

This counts as an affiliated club and you get their quarterly magazine.

 

[Trebor]

Here's the direct link to the CMP site. They should have the answers to your questions. www.odcomp.com

I also wrote a couple articles about CMP Garands for my Michigan Firearms Examiner column. Here are links to the articles in case you find them helpful.

How to purchase a M-1 Garand from the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)

A look at the best CMP M-1 Garand choices available

 

[Spec ops Grunt]

Thanks, now to meet the requirements!

 

[1KPerDay]

Also, why is there such a price difference between Winchester Service Grade and Harrington and Richardson service grade? Are the HRA's bad?

Quite the contrary. In fact I think I'll send in my order for another HRA service grade.

 

[GCBurner]

I just sent my order off to the CMP for a Service Grade H&R, plus a bayonet and a case of Greek .30-06 on the enblock clips in Spam cans. Merry Christmas to me!

 

[as37692]

I don't post very much but I just had to jump in on this. If you are a veteran all you need to order a Garand from the CMP is a copy of your DD214, CMP Order form, and payment. I know this as fact because after I came back from IRAQ in 2008 I sent the items I just listed into the CMP and had my M1 Garand shipped to me about three months latter.

 

[Spec ops Grunt]

Best way to get the marksmanship requirement?

 

[Storm]

The GCA publication that comes with the membership, quarterly I believe, is top notch and is alone well worth membership dues. That reminds me, I have to renew. [

 

[GCBurner]

Best way to get the marksmanship requirement?

My Concealed Weapon License satisfied the shooting activity requirement, and I'm a member of a CMP affiliated gun club.

 

[Spec ops Grunt]

Can't get a CCL, not 21.

 

[1KPerDay]

You have a hunter's safety card?

 

[GCBurner]

Can't get a CCL, not 21.

Proof of participation in a marksmanship clinic (like Appleseed) or a hunter safety course that involves live fire training qualifies. So does participating in a target match at an affiliated club; there's a form on the website to verify participation. To order from the CMP, you only have to be over 18, as far as the age requirement.

 

[Storm]

Military service satisfies the requirement of showing proficiency. Spec Ops Grunt, you should be good to go on that.

 

[Spec ops Grunt]

Yeah, but no live fire was involved in the hunters safety course.

Military service satisfies the requirement of showing proficiency. Spec Ops Grunt, you should be good to go on that.

Points to sig.

 

[P-32]

Price to quality wise, what's the difference between service and field grade? Are the field grades any good?

I have both. In a nut shell, the service grade's barrel has had fewer rounds shot through it. The field grades have had a higher number of rounds shot through it which means it will need a replacement sooner than a service grade. Having said that, my field grade Springer is about 3 parts away from being WW2 correct. I bought it at the North Store in 07 because it had a lock bar rear sight. It wasn't until later I found a uncut op rod and a correct narrow front sight.

I have bought service grades for my main collection. I'm down to needing a IHC to finish it off.