I sent my order for an RM1 special on August 28. I received an email today that it should be shipped today or tomorrow. At the time I ordered it I expected the wait time to be 6 months. Anyone who hasn't taken advantage of the opportunity to get a Garand from CMP is really missing out. A couple of months ago I got an H&R service grade and a Springfield service grade and I was really surprised at how good they looked. Muzzle gauge read less than 1 for the Springfield (with an H&R barrel) and just over 1 for the H&R (with a Springfield barrel).
The CMP program won't last forever. I'm glad I was able to get some while the getting was good.
The CMP program won't last forever. I'm glad I was able to get some while the getting was good.