m1 garand

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How much would an M1 garand cost me? I'm looking for a basic service grade m1. And what about ammo, and where would I go to get one? Online isn't an option. This is my dream rifle and I really need some help knowing what it would take.
 
they are around...just gotta look...i got this one at a gunshow about 3 months ago...1955 Springfield, all correct 500.00
there are still deals out there, also ya might try CMP

ammo is everywhere...like the large sports stores
 

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why can't you order online? if you are willing to drive to the CMP www.odcmp.com i think you can pick a garand out. other than that i would suggest looking around local gunshops, gunshows and shotgun news. ammo isn't too bad, the korean surplus is good stuff but be sure to spray some hot water or windex down the barrel and sending a patch down before doing a routine cleaning when using this ammo. i suggest spending the extra money on us military m-2 ball ammo from cheaper than dirt.
(p.s. i own a cmp garand and i love the hell out of it, and its for a good cause too.

good luck with your garand hunt.
 
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I bought my M1 Garand from the CMP. My C&R license and a notorized form was all it took. I also had to prove membership in a CMP approved gun club. (Garand Collectors Society for me).

The rifle is a Springfield Armory Service Grade. Cost was $500.00

Century Arms produces an M1 Garand as well. It has a cast receiver. Last time I checked the price for one of those was around $450.00.

CMP is the way to go IMO if you can swing it.
 
Century Arms produces an M1 Garand as well. It has a cast receiver. Last time I checked the price for one of those was around $450.00.
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I think you meant to say Springfield Armory. Century is an importer/wholesaler, they don't make Garands that I've ever heard of.

The price is considerably more than $450, maybe close to a thousand dollars more.

http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod-rifles-m1-garand.shtml

The CMP is the way to go. The requirements are very easy to meet and the prices can't be beat.
 
.30-06 ammo is a :cuss: to pay for, though. At least in my limited experience. I'd try the .308 model (sorry, purists, I'm just talking practicality here).
 
Here's another vote for the CMP. Not only can you get a servicable rifle for a fair price, but also quality ammunition from the same source.
-jagdpanzer
 
.30-06 ammo is a to pay for, though. At least in my limited experience. I'd try the .308 model (sorry, purists, I'm just talking practicality here).
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CMP has plenty of ammo. You can get it in 192 round cans or 480/768/960 round cases online. Depending on which configuration you get, it's no more than 28 cents per round shipped.

I stopped actively reloading .30-06 for the Garand since Greek HXP is the issued ammo for CMP matches. But all that nice Greek HXP brass is being stored away for a rainy day.
 
I think you meant to say Springfield Armory. Century is an importer/wholesaler, they don't make Garands that I've ever heard of.

The price is considerably more than $450, maybe close to a thousand dollars more.


Nope, it is a CAI Garand, Century Arms, assembled on a cast receiver with used parts. Not a good reputation it seems.

It has been discussed on THR before :http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=172660&highlight=Century+Garand

also check out.
http://pnwbands.com/m1garand/samcai.html
http://forums.1911forum.com/printthread.php?t=27687
 
How would I go about buying a cmp garand? The problem is I'm 18. No credit or bank account just cash. I'm not sure weher to go for local gun shows. I live in southern NH. Also, since I dont reload would I just end up throwing the brass away? How is cheap can i get half decent 30-06 ammo for?
 
You're 18 now, you need to have a bank account and start working on a credit card. That credit history doesn't just happen by itself, you have to make it happen.

That said, I think the CMP will prob allow a money order, call them and ask. Look at their web site:

http://www.odcmp.com/
 
CAI did assemble garands from parts and a cast receiver and charge around $400 for the rifle about 5 or 6 years ago. Unfortunately many of these rifles were very problematic as the receivers were made out of spec with poor quality control- kind of par for the course with Century assembled semiautos. They are generally considered to be worth the sum of their parts ninus receiver- approximately $200.

If you buy an M1 make sure the receiver says Winchester, springfield, HRA, or international harvster on its heel.
 
In order to buy from the CMP, you do have to meet certain requirements. All of the requirements are outlined on their webpage. A C&R license is not required to purchase from them.

Many banks offer credit cards that are "prepaid". You can get a card by putting an amount into the account and then use the card to draw from it. Sort of like prepaid calling cards. The CMP also accepts personal checks and money orders. All orders are mail orders anyway; they do not have any online ordering process for rifles.

You can find relatively inexpensive milsurp ammo for the Garand. Gun shows may be a good source for Korean surplus ammo (use the "PS" headstamped stuff) as is some of the online ammo suppliers. Once you qualify for purchasing a Garand from the CMP, you can buy ammo from them. The currently offer Greek surplus ammo at very reasonable prices. They even have some that includes the enbloc clips and bandoleers.

If you don't reload for the M1, you can always save the brass and sell it. Reloading .30-06 for the M1 is a bit trickey in that the Garand gas system reqires a very specific pressure range. There are a couple of commercial powders that work well for reloading with FMJ bullets. Most commercial .30-06 ammo is not suitable for use in the Garand.
 
So all of the garands that are sold are refurbished? Is there anybody who makes new ones? Like copies or something?
 
I don't know whether an M1 Garand is worth $1,400. I've never paid more than $150 for any of my (admittedly mundane) milsurps. I never understood the fascination many people have with the Garand...UNTIL I recently saw one for the first time at a gun show. I don't know what it was about it, but now I want one. A lot. I saw some specimens in the $800-$900 range that were very nice looking. Stocks and metal finish in VG/excellent condition. Now that I've seen the nice ones, I don't think I'll be happy with a $400 "rack grade". :(
 
I've never paid more than $150 for any of my (admittedly mundane) milsurps. I never understood the fascination many people have with the Garand...UNTIL I recently saw one for the first time at a gun show. I don't know what it was about it, but now I want one. A lot.
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Try shooting one once, your 'want' will change to 'need.' :)
 
I saw some specimens in the $800-$900 range that were very nice looking. Stocks and metal finish in VG/excellent condition. Now that I've seen the nice ones, I don't think I'll be happy with a $400 "rack grade".
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Too many people are overly concerned with how a CMP Garand will *look* when they get it. I can take a rack grade and make it *look* good. All those guys at the gun shows with the tables full of Garands. You know where they got them from? The CMP. Most of the guns are all rack and service grades when inflated prices. All you have to do to make a Garand look nice is clean and sand the stock, restain or refinish using whatever oil makes the wood come out nice. As long as the parkerizing is still 50% or better, it will *look* good for most people.

Get a field or service grade and be happy you got a good shooter. If the wood doesn't look good enough, take your own time to refinish the wood. Of course, if it's an original stock with intact marks, it's worth saving and using an aftermarket stock.

I've got a few beat up stocks that came out real nice after a good sanding and refinishing. Of course, these were all arsenal rebuild stocks. Nothing special. My father even made on of those fat Greek beech stocks look good. Took a lot of work and wood removal to get it thinned down to WWII contours, but it came out nice.
 
I can take a rack grade and make it *look* good. All those guys at the gun shows with the tables full of Garands. You know where they got them from? The CMP. Most of the guns are all rack and service grades when inflated prices
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No kidding, I saw a guy with about a dozen Danish M1s for sale for about $800 when CMP was selling them for $350. Of course I didn't see him actually sell any. Wish I woudn't have missed out on the VAR barreled danes from CMP:banghead:
 
+1 on CMP.

I always see a table or two at gun shows with several Garand and 1903's. They all look like cleaned up CMP guns but priced $200 or $300 higher. I never saw anyone buy them either.

I have a 1903A3 from CMP and an HRA Garand Service Grade. My Texas State RIfle Association qualified as an affiliated club (NRA does not). My CHL class qualified as the activity since it included range time. Just about any training class that includes range time will work. CMP's web site spells all this out. If you have questions, you can email with or post the question on the CMP internet forum. You will get answers within 24 hours in my experience.

CMP have been great to work with. I screwed up last time and accidently used my work credit card to buy the rifle. They were good enough to move the charge to my personal card without any trouble at all. :) :eek:
 
CMP have been great to work with. I screwed up last time and accidently used my work credit card to buy the rifle. They were good enough to move the charge to my personal card without any trouble at all.
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Accidently huh? :)
 
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