I finally "pulled the trigger"!

Ironbar · Sep 14, 2012

Today I sent my paperwork to the CMP to purchase an M1 Garand! I ordered the .30-06 CMP Special Grade with new stock and Criterion barrel. I'm hoping to get into shooting some Garand matches once I learn up on how they're run!

wayoutwest · Sep 14, 2012

Most excellent, I am happy with my CMP Garand, while its a field grade, it is beautiful to me, its a Springfield, and it dates to about April-May 1944 IIRC. Couldn't have asked for more.

Greenbug · Sep 14, 2012

I have always wanted to do that too!

Out of curiosity what are the M1's costing through the CMP these days?

no1gman · Sep 14, 2012

field grade goes for $525 and the service grade is $625, plus $24.95 shipping on either. Then you get into the upper grades and it goes up from there. Check Rifle Sales - M1 Garand for further grades and prices

Sgt Nambu · Sep 14, 2012

Watch your thumb, Ironbar! LOL!!! Hope you enjoy your Garand!

Ironbar · Sep 15, 2012

I've already watched youtube videos about "M1 Thumb", so hopefully I can avoid that!

mac9990 · Sep 15, 2012

Just keep your thumb out of where it doesn't belong!

It is impossible to happen while loading.
It usually happens while cleaning or dicking around with the bolt while unloaded.
When empty, don't put any appendage in front of the bolt unless the little finger edge of your right hand is stopping the charging handle from going forward. Read your booklet, and all the Armorers corner on the CMP site.
Do an M1 thumb search and read up. It CAN"T happen while loading or when there is a clip inserted.
Have fun!

Ironbar · Sep 17, 2012

I suppose I'm going to be champing at the bit for a month aren't I?

Medic! · Sep 18, 2012

I bought three 30 carbines [ Rock-Ola, IBM, M1A1 inland ] and a correct grade M1. Back then 30-06 was 24 cents a round or so. Still have about 2500 rounds on clips and in boxes. I was happy with all the guns. And the customer service is the best. It's a honor in a way to own a WWII CMP rifle. I think of the men who used them. The sacrafice these men and boys made. You get to own a piece of history. How cool is that!