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Woot! Another one in line here. I ordered a service grade H&R and Springfield Armory because I couldn't decide which to get. :D. Looking forward to owning this piece of history. I figured I'd regret it forever if I didn't have at least one garand in my collection.
Congratulations! Hey, Central Ohio? You could have drove a few hours and picked one out to take home. :)

Ron
 
Many years ago when I ordered a Service Grade from CMP I included a note asking them to send me "a shooter". They sent me a 5.9 million Springfield mix-master that has been stellar. I soon installed a Holbrook device that keeps the bolt back until you retract it (like an M14), and which doesn't eject the empty clip w/o hitting the clip release.

This past week I put new Dupage wood on it, and it now looks as good as if shoots. I also received a Schuster adjustable gas plug, but haven't installed it yet.
 
Congratulations! Hey, Central Ohio? You could have drove a few hours and picked one out to take home. :)

Ron
I know but I actually wanted a little bit of the surprise of the mail order and I didn't feel like spending 4 hours in the car on a day off. :)
 
Count me on the list of "want to have one some day".

Anyone using that new gas plug that isn't adjustable? Just increases the gas chamber volume. Supposed to make it safe and reliable with about any reasonable commercial .30-06 load.



Noticing piles of .30-06 on the shelves at Walmart and Meijer has me thinking again...
 
Count me on the list of "want to have one some day".

Anyone using that new gas plug that isn't adjustable? Just increases the gas chamber volume. Supposed to make it safe and reliable with about any reasonable commercial .30-06 load.



Noticing piles of .30-06 on the shelves at Walmart and Meijer has me thinking again...
Yeah I bought one from Garand Gear and it works awesome. Its idiot proof and has worked flawlessly so far for both my surp and comm ammo. And I have to say that Eric was more than extremely helpful when I had a problem with checkout.
 
I sold my AR-15 safe queen and am waiting on my .308 CMP Special. Thanks to all who have posted some great info - can't wait for my first Garand.
 
I just went to the CMP over the weekend and got a new production barrel and 3 cans of ammo. Question: should a regular, experienced gunsmith be able to do the reaming and headspacing/timing? I've heard, given the proper tools for the job, that rebarreling a Garand isn't much different that any other rifle, generally speaking.
Any truth to that?
 
This weekend we stopped at the South Store.
There were no field or service grades in the racks, mostly specials and UP from there.
I picked up a .308 and also a nice Special, serial number 777,7XX with 0+. I can't wait to try them out!
 
Ordered a Special grade in .30-06, my order was in the pile they got on 1/2/13.

Got my DBU and they cashed my check, but still waiting. Didn't notice the tiny print on the form that said a check might delay up to two weeks. Noticed others that ordered Specials around the time that I did with credit cards have their rifles in hand now...kind of a bummer. But I am understanding and patient.
 
I just went to the CMP over the weekend and got a new production barrel and 3 cans of ammo. Question: should a regular, experienced gunsmith be able to do the reaming and headspacing/timing? I've heard, given the proper tools for the job, that rebarreling a Garand isn't much different that any other rifle, generally speaking.
Any truth to that?
I have replaced the barrels on a good number of M1 Garands. The only things of great importance is having the correct receiver wrench and a good barrel vise with the correct bushing for an M1 Garand barrel. You also need the correct tools to properly index the new barrel. You want a smith who is very familiar with the M1 Garand and a smith with the correct tools. Once the new barrel is correctly indexed and it must be correctly indexed, the finishing reaming is done for head space. I like the Clymer pull through reamers for this part in .308 or 30-06 chambers as most new Garand barrels come "short chambered".

Ron
 
Thats what I was afraid of. The problem is, there doesn't seem to be a gunsmith in the Columbia, SC area who specializes in Garands. I just don't want my little piece of history to become a thing of the past, if it gets damaged in the process. Anyone have any suggestions?
 
Thats what I was afraid of. The problem is, there doesn't seem to be a gunsmith in the Columbia, SC area who specializes in Garands. I just don't want my little piece of history to become a thing of the past, if it gets damaged in the process. Anyone have any suggestions?
When I retire from the "Real Job" in several months I may get back into it but will need another FFL. I still have all my tools from the old gun shop days, just need to find them. :)

Hopefully another member can suggest a reputable smith. I do see some online but can't attest to how good they are or not. You really want someone who knows what they are doing so as not to get a Bubba job, in which case the rifle will never be right with the new barrel. I am not trying to worry you, rather saying make damn sure you get a smith competent on the M1 Garand.

Ron
 
When I retire from the "Real Job" in several months I may get back into it but will need another FFL. I still have all my tools from the old gun shop days, just need to find them. :)

Hopefully another member can suggest a reputable smith. I do see some online but can't attest to how good they are or not. You really want someone who knows what they are doing so as not to get a Bubba job, in which case the rifle will never be right with the new barrel. I am not trying to worry you, rather saying make damn sure you get a smith competent on the M1 Garand.

Ron
Thanks Ron.
I'm not above travelling a bit to take it to someone who knows M1s...any place in the southeast is a possibility for me.
Thanks in advance everyone.
 
If you haven't heard, the Springfield Service Grade Specials were announced as sold out yesterday.

As of yesterday, that was the most desireable M1 CMP offered as a regular in stock item.

No Collectors, no Corrects, and only HRA SGSs now. Have to wonder how much longer for those too.

Now is certainly the time to buy if you want a chance at a gun in like new condition at a great price... and too late now it appears for one that was made by Springfield.

Fortunately for me, I sent my order in for SA SGS serval days ago, so I am pretty stoked about that.
 
If you haven't heard, the Springfield Service Grade Specials were announced as sold out yesterday.

As of yesterday, that was the most desireable M1 CMP offered as a regular in stock item.

No Collectors, no Corrects, and only HRA SGSs now. Have to wonder how much longer for those too.

Now is certainly the time to buy if you want a chance at a gun in like new condition at a great price... and too late now it appears for one that was made by Springfield.

Fortunately for me, I sent my order in for SA SGS serval days ago, so I am pretty stoked about that.
Thanks for posting the update. The CMP program going back to the DCM days has had a long and glorious history just like the M1 Garand and all the fine rifles and pistols it has made available.

I also suggest anyone contemplating make the move on what you can get now.

Ron
 
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