C3D
.308 Win
The M1 Garand explained for everyone with one simple question
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Nice to look at, never had the want to own one.
ProgSpear
.338 Win Mag
Shoot one and it will automatically adjust your wantometer. 
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
Smile you son of a bitch!
I have shot a few of them. Again, nice gun, but little want.
Not taking anything away from what they are and their history. Just never rang my bell.
Not taking anything away from what they are and their history. Just never rang my bell.
ProgSpear
.338 Win Mag
I am. If you don't believe me, just look at my avatar.
There is something definately wrong with you then. I suggest hours and hours of range therapy until you get well.
There is something definately wrong with you then. I suggest hours and hours of range therapy until you get well.
Don't take it the wrong way, They are great rifles. The look, the feel; it all comes together.
Greywolf224
6.5 Creedmoor
Always was interested but way the hell over priced.
Phazer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Phazer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
You are in denial therefore you still need hours and hours of range therapy. I will get doc to write you a prescription.
Well once upon a time you could get them for 100 bucks.
Phazer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
One of these years I'd like to get an M1. I'd also like to get hold of a WWII-era 1911.
Someday.....
Someday.....
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
At those kinds of prices, I may have bought one.
Yeah I think the cheapest you can get one from the CMP now is around 750.
Phazer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Too bad their technical consultant never told them: "Ummm....it doesn't work like that."
I got one for my boy and I ( mine from the south store and his from the north store) in 2012. In 2015 I brought my daughter to the north store and asked if she wanted one or if she wanted one of the eight M1 carbines that were in the racks at the time. She didn't want either, I should have bought a M1 carbine anyway. It is rare you see them in the CMP stores. I doubt I will ever see one there again.
Greywolf224
6.5 Creedmoor
Yup about the time a BJ cost me $5 in TimeSquare!
C3D
.308 Win
I think that guy still works the Port Authority bathroom in Times Square if you want another
Greywolf224
6.5 Creedmoor
But he was good...all that matters!I think that guy still works the Port Authority bathroom in Times Square if you want another
I am kicking myself for not getting M1 carbine and a few Springfields from the CMP. I didn't think they are going to run out. I don't shoot vintage rifles, but I love to own them. I visit North store every year when I go to Nationals. My last purchase from CMP was new in the box Daisy 853 air rifle for $200.00. They also sell used reconditioned for around $100.00. They were overruns from JROTC or ROTC marksmanship training program. With simple trigger modification and refinishing of the stock it can become a sweet target air rifle. Great training tool for offhand shooting and fun to shoot. I shoot it 2-3 times a week in my basement.
Yeah I was thinking I really didn't want to add another caliber to the reloading bench when I didn't buy one of the carbines. If my daughter had wanted it I would have got her one but, I really didn't want one. I shoot my Garand every week in the summer during the military league shoots at my club. Other than that it doesn't get shot a lot.
ProgSpear
.338 Win Mag
LOL! I 100% forgot about that line. This one stuck more in my near term memory.
carpediem
.338 Win Mag
The Garand is one that I would love to have. All the ones I see are right around $800 to $1000. That sucks.
Toecutter
.308 Win
I'd love to have a garand one day, so many guns so little money.
Snappo
6.5 Creedmoor
Best C&R weapon on the planet. Bar none. Anyone who has a tank of gas needs to go to a CMP (Anniston or Perry) at least once a year and suck them dry of anything they are willing to sell you. I have tapped those folks for 5 so far. Should probably milk them for like 100. Hopefully when Ovomit leaves office we can get those 100,000 units from South Korea onto the shelves. If so I will buy 10 or 20 of them just to have.
Snappo
6.5 Creedmoor
Best $395 you will ever spend at the CMP. But bring a head-space tool (looks like a rifle round with markings on it). Or if you love one of them even though the head space sucks; CMP will sell you a new barrel right there on the spot for something like $125. Here's my favorite C&R:
