Recently I got a Garand "Special Grade" from the CMP. It is described as follows: "M1 Garand Springfield Armory receiver . . . a new production barrel and new leather sling. Receiver and most other parts are refinished USGI, but some parts may be new manufacture."
Well, I am waiting on a load of surplus ammo from CMP, but in the mean time, a gentleman at my local range gave me an 8 round clip of ammo he got from CMP to try out while I'm waiting.
My problem is that when I shot the Garand, it would shoot one round and not shoot the next. I heard a "click" but nothing happened. So I pulled the bolt back and it would load the next round and shoot, but it would not shoot the next round in any semi-auto way. Is this common? It is weird considering it was suppose to be a "special grade." Before I shot it, I cleaned and lubricated it.
Any help is appreciated. Mean while, I have to wait for my shipment of ammo from CMP.
Blonde
Well, I am waiting on a load of surplus ammo from CMP, but in the mean time, a gentleman at my local range gave me an 8 round clip of ammo he got from CMP to try out while I'm waiting.
My problem is that when I shot the Garand, it would shoot one round and not shoot the next. I heard a "click" but nothing happened. So I pulled the bolt back and it would load the next round and shoot, but it would not shoot the next round in any semi-auto way. Is this common? It is weird considering it was suppose to be a "special grade." Before I shot it, I cleaned and lubricated it.
Any help is appreciated. Mean while, I have to wait for my shipment of ammo from CMP.
Blonde
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