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Cover becomes concealment, especially with the several hundred rounds of surplus black tip I have laying around...
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It had a beautiful walnut stock. I think it was a Boyd's or CMP, but it had no cartouche. It split in half at the wrist. The sacrilege stock was the only thing I had to replace it. At the time I couldn't justify spending what little money I had to replace a functional stock. So there it remains. And I still have at least 15 rifles that need stocks before this one gets replaced...
Me being a yute, and firmly part of gun culture 2.0, why should I care about the Garand? I don't mean this question disrespectfully or flippantly, but I do wonder what could possibly be the interest. You have to be careful what loads you feed it, it is limited to 8 rounds, it is heavy as a lead brick, and optics are off-limits. I must admit, I'm just not a collector and definitely prefer polymer over wood. Am I just missing the gene for the love of historical awesomeness?
It was a good day for the match not too hot. It's great to see new shooters.
Next DRRC SR match is 200-300-600 yards. " Across the Course" July 16
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For info on the CMP check out the "Forum". Lots of good info.
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Check out the "Man Porn" CMP M-1 picture thread.
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It was good chatting with you on Saturday Ron. I've not yet decided if I want to sign up for July yet or not. I'll think about it - maybe I'll see you there.
Oh no!! The across the course matches are twice as much fun. Pulling
targets in the pits with bullets flying over your head. Laying down on your
belly at 600 yards. What could be more fun than that??
Have to try it just once???
Me being a yute, and firmly part of gun culture 2.0, why should I care about the Garand? I don't mean this question disrespectfully or flippantly, but I do wonder what could possibly be the interest. You have to be careful what loads you feed it, it is limited to 8 rounds, it is heavy as a lead brick, and optics are off-limits. I must admit, I'm just not a collector and definitely prefer polymer over wood. Am I just missing the gene for the love of historical awesomeness?
I attended my first Service Rifle (CMP) class and match yesterday. Got to shoot my first M1 Garand and participate in my first shooting match of any kind. I had a blast and really enjoyed shooting the Garand.
Now, part of the reason I took the class was also to get the certification I need to buy directly from CMP. But some of the discussion yesterday centered around the fact that the CMP is out of Garands (save for a few specialized and very expensive models), and apparently won't be getting any more in. I was bummed to hear this because I really wanted to get a CMP Garand. I don't have the money set aside yet, but wanted to start planning for the purchase eventually. Looking on their site, I found that they are out of stock and I saw no indication that any more will be coming. Looks like they're also out of M1 Carbines and M1903's as well.
So, does anyone out there know if the option to buy a Garand through the CMP is effectively over now? I'm sure some folks will still be selling them used, but if the CMP is out, will that now drive the price on lower to mid grade models well over $1K?
I had a trade deal going with a guy about two years ago to trade for a nice Garand for a nice piston AR - values were the same. We had the deal almost worked out, but some other folks saw the ad and told him to keep it - which he did. I had no hard feelings because I wouldn't have parted with it either. But I do wish that deal would have gone through - I could always replace the AR later.
So, am I SOL on ever getting a decent-priced Garand from the CMP?? And, will my CMP certificate mean anything moving forward? I know they're supposed to get 1911's eventually, but could this be the beginning of the end of the CMP??
Just curious what you folks think.