What do you think...../ M1

[eclancy]

Gentlemen,
...are the two weakest parts on the M1 Garand Rifle, and why do you think they are the weakest ? Also if either of them were to fail they would have to put the M1 Garand Rifle out of action. The photo below has nothing to do with the above question, it is just for show.




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Clancy
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[Khornet]

I'll bite

follower arm
hammer hooks

 

[HankB]

Fire an M1 with my favorite .30/06 handload (a 180 grain bullet over a heavy charge of RL22) or with something like Hornady Light Magnum ammo, and port pressure will likely damage the op rod before anything else breaks, so that's my vote for "the weakest link."

Second place . . . I'll say on early M1's the heel of the receiver, which tended to crack when the rifle was fired with grenades due to "through and through" hardening. This was addressed first, by the "lead dipped heel" annealing, and later, via thicker metal.

 

[Khornet]

eclancy,

what was the answer to this one? Inquiring minds want to know!

 

[eclancy]

Khornet,
Give me another day. Some guys are very close. This is really an easy question. Many of the guys are very close. I will post the answer on Sat.
Thanks again
Clancy

 

[hps1]

I maintained 8 DCM club M1 rifles for several years and several thousand rounds (shot barrels out in 4 of the rifles) and the only parts that ever needed replacement was the follower arm (wear in hole caused premature clip ejection w/one round left) and op-rod springs.

Since the follower arm will not put rifle out of action, would have to guess the answer to the question would be the op-rod itself and the op-rod spring.

I have seen a couple of the early model op rods (w/o the radius cut)
break.

Regards,
hm

 

[eclancy]

Gentlemen,
The extractor is in my opinion the weak part. If you look at the bolt all the parts are held in place by the extractor. If it fails the bolt will come apart. I am talking not only the extractor but also the extractor spring and plunger, the ejector and the ejector spring and plunger. Add to that the firing pin and your rifle is out of action. Unless you carry a spare bolt which is complete and has been headspaced to that rifle. The reason for picking the extractor is it has a 90 % cut. Brass is better than steel cases because the brass will give a little. I used a old trick for the springs and plungers in the bolt. I use my wifes nail polish which is red. It can help you if you are looking for them in the green grass or on the floor at home.
Thanks again
Clancy
ps sorry about not posting this but wanted your input first. Remember, I am only a dummy with the M1 Garand.

 

[Dienekes]

..."dummy"...

Somehow I seriously doubt that.

Thanks for the stuff you post. I don't catch every one but always find garand trivia interesting.