M1 Garand Megathread

[bejay]

I’ve also found an original factory proof mark on the pistol grip…a “P” in a circle. So I’m guessing the stock is original and the rifle went thru some rework at Rock Island at some point? Serial number appears to make it built in April 1944.
I did some basic cleaning of the stock. Soft rag and simple green. God it was filthy. Looks better and feels better. I still have tape residue that I need to remove. Someone put tape around the rear of the stock and butt plate.
There is a large gouge in the top of the rear hand guard. It looks like a bored soldier tried to carve something in it. Kind of deep. That will need some filler. everything else is fairly minor. All in all, I think I got a good one.

 

[mac1911]

I’ve also found an original factory proof mark on the pistol grip…a “P” in a circle. So I’m guessing the stock is original and the rifle went thru some rework at Rock Island at some point? Serial number appears to make it built in April 1944.
I did some basic cleaning of the stock. Soft rag and simple green. God it was filthy. Looks better and feels better. I still have tape residue that I need to remove. Someone put tape around the rear of the stock and butt plate.
There is a large gouge in the top of the rear hand guard. It looks like a bored soldier tried to carve something in it. Kind of deep. That will need some filler. everything else is fairly minor. All in all, I think I got a good one.

that stock could have been on any rifle any time between 1947 and 1958 when RIA was over hauling rifles.
looks good clean it up and shoot it.
If you want nice looking wood buy a new stock, other than that clean it up and shoot it.

 

[ridleyman]

Personally, I wouldn't want a new stock, as it takes away the authenticity and historical value. Yeah, they're pretty and all, but not for me.

 

[bejay]

Personally, I wouldn't want a new stock, as it takes away the authenticity and historical value. Yeah, they're pretty and all, but not for me.

Same here. Iv started simple cleaning. Lots of accumulated junk. Wood still looks its age.

 

[mac1911]

Personally, I wouldn't want a new stock, as it takes away the authenticity and historical value. Yeah, they're pretty and all, but not for me.

I have both, I shot my latest CMP rifle today at a match and was doing well until I screwed up and did not see a round sitting proud in my clip and got it all jammed up during rapids
A new stock that fits well helps alot with accuracy.

 

[ridleyman]

I just got the call for my new credit card #, after having had the original # get jacked. The lovely lady then informed me that my order is now off to shipping, with a 1-2 week arrival time! YES!

 

[Mountain]

I just got the call for my new credit card #, after having had the original # get jacked. The lovely lady then informed me that my order is now off to shipping, with a 1-2 week arrival time! YES!

 

[Mountain]

Not aiming this at anyone specific, but for all the new Garand owners you really owe yourself to take advantage of attending a clinic and match at Old Colony in Pembroke, MA. You will learn the in's and out's of shooting the Garand including proper technique from prone and offhand positions. Also bring your (shooting condition) rifle- if there's a minor issue someone will see it and guide you how to correct it, if not correct it on the spot.

I know some of us are a little, but trust me it's worth the time and effort invested to do it.

 

[mac1911]

This year has been pretty good for new shooters….
More are encouraged/welcome and needed!

 

[mac1911]

Not aiming this at anyone specific, but for all the new Garand owners you really owe yourself to take advantage of attending a clinic and match at Old Colony in Pembroke, MA. You will learn the in's and out's of shooting the Garand including proper technique from prone and offhand positions. Also bring your (shooting condition) rifle- if there's a minor issue someone will see it and guide you how to correct it, if not correct it on the spot.

I know some of us are a little, but trust me it's worth the time and effort invested to do it.

And info here for OCSA M1 match/clinic

2021 CMP M1 Garand Clinic/Games/Match @ OCSA Pembroke Ma.

UPDATE: Please contact the program director prior to attending if you will need ammo as with everyone supplies are limited and cost of course may change. NEVER SHOT A GARAND? WANT TO TRY? COME DOWN! MATCH READY RIFLES ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE. LINKS TO SCHEDULES FOR CMP GAMES. THERE IS ALWAYS A...

www.northeastshooters.com

 

[Redbeard22]

Received my service grade Springfield today. Packet sent around 4/1, email received 6/28, CC charged and shipped on 7/13, received today! Serial puts it around August 1944. Looking forward to a proper tear down to learn more about it.

 

[Mountain]

Received my service grade Springfield today. Packet sent around 4/1, email received 6/28, CC charged and shipped on 7/13, received today! Serial puts it around August 1944. Looking forward to a proper tear down to learn more about it.

Looks great. Is that a new CMP stock? They are very good and thankfully CMP only does walnut stocks now. I had a Field Grade deliver with a hackberry stock, which I may dye pink for my wife and also to drive the traditionalists nuts. Also I might just paint it snow camo style (white) like the WWII 10th Mountain M1's.

2 at the muzzle and 2+ at the throat should be a good shooter. Our resident guru at Old Colony says that many of the brand new USGI barrels would gauge a 1 right out of the factory, so a 2 is still very good. Maybe that was mentioned above already- CRS on my part. With a good barrel and a solid new stock, it should be a shooter.

 

[ridleyman]

And info here for OCSA M1 match/clinic

2021 CMP M1 Garand Clinic/Games/Match @ OCSA Pembroke Ma.

UPDATE: Please contact the program director prior to attending if you will need ammo as with everyone supplies are limited and cost of course may change. NEVER SHOT A GARAND? WANT TO TRY? COME DOWN! MATCH READY RIFLES ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE. LINKS TO SCHEDULES FOR CMP GAMES. THERE IS ALWAYS A...

www.northeastshooters.com

Thanks for the info. I'm aiming (haha) to get there in Oct or Nov, if at all possible. I'm sure that I could benefit from it.

 

[Redbeard22]

Looks great. Is that a new CMP stock? They are very good and thankfully CMP only does walnut stocks now. I had a Field Grade deliver with a hackberry stock, which I may dye pink for my wife and also to drive the traditionalists nuts. Also I might just paint it snow camo style (white) like the WWII 10th Mountain M1's.

2 at the muzzle and 2+ at the throat should be a good shooter. Our resident guru at Old Colony says that many of the brand new USGI barrels would gauge a 1 right out of the factory, so a 2 is still very good. Maybe that was mentioned above already- CRS on my part. With a good barrel and a solid new stock, it should be a shooter.

It is a new stock. Unfortunately there appears there appears to be a few small chips near the trigger guard, perhaps from assembly. But all in all I am happy. Cosmetics are great and all but if I plan to shoot it and use it, I'm sure it will get a few things and dents along the way.

 

[DW357]

And info here for OCSA M1 match/clinic

2021 CMP M1 Garand Clinic/Games/Match @ OCSA Pembroke Ma.

UPDATE: Please contact the program director prior to attending if you will need ammo as with everyone supplies are limited and cost of course may change. NEVER SHOT A GARAND? WANT TO TRY? COME DOWN! MATCH READY RIFLES ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE. LINKS TO SCHEDULES FOR CMP GAMES. THERE IS ALWAYS A...

www.northeastshooters.com

My club (Cape Ann Sportsman’s Club in Gloucester) is having a clinic on Sunday. Open to non members

 

[nitsuj]

Anyone receive an email lately? I think around 8/10 they were working on 4/5, wasn't sure if they made some progress or not...I'm end of April or very beginning of May so I'm sure I'm still a few weeks out from an email

 

[mac1911]

Anyone receive an email lately? I think around 8/10 they were working on 4/5, wasn't sure if they made some progress or not...I'm end of April or very beginning of May so I'm sure I'm still a few weeks out from an email

Have 2 friends mid april orders just got DBUs for SA/HRA service grade
6-8 week more

 

[nitsuj]

Have 2 friends mid april orders just got DBUs for SA/HRA service grade
6-8 week more

Looks like I’ll get my DBU email in the next few weeks, wonder where they are at with ammo orders too…might have placed an order every week or two starting around mid April

 

[mac1911]

Looks like I’ll get my DBU email in the next few weeks, wonder where they are at with ammo orders too…might have placed an order every week or two starting around mid April

My last ammo order took 13 weeks

 

[nitsuj]

My last ammo order took 13 weeks

That’s not too bad, my oldest that I’m waiting on was from 4/14

 

[sibort]

Received 4/8
DBU 8/5
e store 8/6
Credit card hit today 8/18!!!

 

[FPrice]

Can't resist a video by the master, Jerry Miculek.

 

[ridleyman]

CC call Monday, email yesterday with FedEx tracking for delivery tomorrow!

 

[Jay77]

I was the 4/5 order and last Tuesday I got notified I needed to send a new 2A form in even though I was told in early July I was good to go. I dropped a new form in the mail that day and emailed a copy at the same time. It’s been crickets ever since with no movement.

 

[mac1911]

Can't resist a video by the master, Jerry Miculek.

Hes so tuned it six shots , love his videos

 

[nitsuj]

FWIW - My 4/14 Ammo order hit my credit card this morning

 

[sibort]

Received 4/8
DBU 8/5
e store 8/6
Credit card hit today 8/18!!!
Shipped 8/19 scheduled delivery tomorrow!

 

[ridleyman]

A very nice fedex guy delivered this to me this morning, rain be damned! It seems to be in great condition, although it has a certain aroma, kind of like what my 1918 Colt 1911 smells like. Perhaps it's a certain kind of grease. Whatever, I'm happy and grateful!

 

[mac1911]

A very nice fedex guy delivered this to me this morning, rain be damned! It seems to be in great condition, although it has a certain aroma, kind of like what my 1918 Colt 1911 smells like. Perhaps it's a certain kind of grease. Whatever, I'm happy and grateful!

Looks like a nice fresh barrel 1&2 !

 

[Mountain]

A very nice fedex guy delivered this to me this morning, rain be damned! It seems to be in great condition, although it has a certain aroma, kind of like what my 1918 Colt 1911 smells like. Perhaps it's a certain kind of grease. Whatever, I'm happy and grateful!

That should be a great shooter. If not, a few minor stock tweaks should do it. Looks like a perfect Service Grade, definitely on the upper end of what CMP will ship.