Hammer059
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So how long did you wait, Ford8nr?
Does the CMP really take that long?
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Go to the CMP forum and many of your questions can be answered.
http://forums.thecmp.org/index.php
There is a link to the main CMP site from there.
The rifles get delivered direct to the purchaser in virtually all of the states. An adult has to be there to sign for it.
In New Jersey, the rifle has to go through an FFL. There may be another state or two with similar restrictions but since I do not live in those states, I do not remember. Check the CMP site.
Rifles do meet the grade description on the CMP site. Just some folks get the idea it should be better than what the description says. Remember, the rifles are used.
I bought a couple field grades a number of years ago. They needed some TLC, mostly cosmetic. I replaced the stocks. The metal was worn, but very serviceable. Net result, I ended spending as much or more as a Service Grade at the time. But, they had serial numbers that I was interested in so cost was not really an issue.
The CMP Specials are very nice rifles. Essentially new rifles. But some folks get hung up on the fact they are not "true rebuilds". Considering virtually all Garands have been rebuilt at one time or another and by many different groups, what's the difference in my mind. Your decision.
As mentioned, making a decision on what to buy and then waiting on delivery is part of the CMP Garand charm.
I put my order in for a CMP Special right after the big panic started. I forget how long I waited, it was a few months but now that I have it and looking back, it wasn't that bad.
The best part was learning that it shipped, and getting the tracking number which would tell you the day that it was supposed to arrive. I took a day off work that day so that I knew I would be home to get it, woke up early, and marathoned Band of Brothers while waiting for the FedEx guy.
Turned out the Greek ammo, bayonet and rifle all shipped separately, so I got a bunch of boxes from two different FedEx guys, coincidentally within an hour or so. I mean, it was like Christmas! Afterwards spend my time learning how to break it down and grease it.
That was a good day.
The best part was learning that it shipped, and getting the tracking number which would tell you the day that it was supposed to arrive. I took a day off work that day so that I knew I would be home to get it, woke up early, and marathoned Band of Brothers while waiting for the FedEx guy.
Turned out the Greek ammo, bayonet and rifle all shipped separately, so I got a bunch of boxes from two different FedEx guys, coincidentally within an hour or so. I mean, it was like Christmas! Afterwards spend my time learning how to break it down and grease it.
That was a good day.
Rembrandt
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I've had ammo on order for over 2 1/2 years, it's taken so long that their computer system has dropped a couple orders from the "sale pending status". In fact the orders have been in so long my credit cards used to secure the orders, the expiration dates have expired. I've emailed them several times, get the reply...."your order is still there and we are doing our best". Glad to hear the guns don't take as long to ship.
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Doc7
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I got a service grade in 4 weeks earlier this year and it also said there was a months long wait. Please buy!
Doc7
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Use this link to find the current real life wait time
http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=28081
http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=28081
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