Sorry guys, I am definitly not going to get a Garand with a 7.62 Nato Barrel. I just don't think it is right. I am going to stick with the .30-06 barrel. If I want a 7.62 Nato, I will get an FAL, CETME, HK-91, or an M-14, all made for the 7.62 cartridge. I guess I will only get a new barrel, then. If I don't like it, I will get the new barrel in 7.62. I also feel confident doing my on trigger work. I am just going to polish the parkerizing off if I feel it needs it.
I know Fulton's website blows some stuff out of proportion. In fact, they failed to mention that some poor factory ammo is out-of-spec and causes a blown-up rifle, too. However, I think I will stick with a GI reciever on this deal. Does anyone know if Orion 7 reparkerizes their rifles.
I still haven't completely decided between a Garand or a good M-14, yet, either. Personally, I think I will probably go M-14 if I can get up the cash, and get a CMP Garand later. The action is almost the same...