Which gun should I buy next?

[dsdmmat]

You can also get one in 308 so ammo costs shouldn’t really be a concern. I almost bought one in 308 and finally decided to go with the traditional chambering.

 

[MilesTeg]

I've never owned a Sig but I'm pretty smitten with this little guy.

P229 Legion RX Compact

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Yes the certificate you received is part of it, you also need to be a member of an affiliated Club.

Eligibility Requirements - Civilian Marksmanship Program

Drats! My club isn't affiliated with CMP. Looks like the price of the m1 just went up, lol.

 

[Archer58]

Check out the Garand Collectors Association ( thegca.org) $25.00 membership get you CMP affiliated.

 

[nortatoga]

Drats! My club isn't affiliated with CMP. Looks like the price of the m1 just went up, lol.

NYSRPA is, $25.00 for one year?

 

[nortatoga]

@ArmedCorgi I think @Archer58 may have a better idea for you!

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Check out the Garand Collectors Association ( thegca.org) $25.00 membership get you CMP affiliated.

Thanks for the tip! I'll look into that.

 

[redtail]

If you get the Garand get a schuster vented gas plug for it. The ammo isn’t really anymore expensive for the garand than it is for the M14. Reloading will cost you a few cents more per round Over the 308.

There are quite a few ammo makers making ammo specifically for the Garand.

This is a common point of contention , the CMP advises you can shoot commercial loads as long as they are under 180 gn. No shuster needed.
Says so in the booklet they send with every rifle.
I have only shot surplus hxp in mine , but will take 150 soft points if I ever decide to hunt it.

 

[Podmonkey]

This is a common point of contention , the CMP advises you can shoot commercial loads as long as they are under 180 gn. No shuster needed.
Says so in the booklet they send with every rifle.
I have only shot surplus hxp in mine , but will take 150 soft points if I ever decide to hunt it.

This is untrue. It's not about the bullet weight, it's about the pressure curve.
As an early semi automatic design the gas system cannot cope with a wide variance of pressure levels like more recent designs can.
Commerical 30-06 loads are several hundred FPS worth of additional pressure over the M2 ball load. Shooting standard commercial loads routinely out of a Garand can cause the operating rod to warp which is only an $80 fix or far worse the receiver can crack from the beating the bolt delivers from slamming into it over and over with increased force. An adjustable gas plug is cheap and allows one to safely fire any 30-06 load. And as noted above there are numerous commercial M1 Garand loads available.

 

[redtail]

Yep, like I stated this is a point of debate beat to death on every Garand forum.
Not arguing ; just stating commercial loads are not expressly verbotten by CMP.

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[phatfarmerbob]

Ok how bout the PCC and an SR 9 to go with it? That’s what I’m contemplating right now

 

[timboy]

Ok how bout the PCC and an SR 9 to go with it? That’s what I’m contemplating right now

I just bought a Pc Carbine to compliment my SR9c.

 

[phatfarmerbob]

I just bought a Pc Carbine to compliment my SR9c.

And?..... you likes?

 

[eris]

I voted for the Garand. It's a great gun and piece of history. I got one from CMP this past spring and I love it. I second the recommendation above to replace the gas plug. I try to shoot only Garand approved ammo, but I replaced the gas plug anyway just to be safe in case I ever want to try something with more pressure.

 

[Marine Cpl]

I vote the Ruger PCC. These AR laws aren't going away. Get yourself the PCC followed by the Garand and then a .233 with a traditional grip like a Mini or Saiga.

I've learned to embrace the semiautomatic Fudd guns.

 

[GTN]

I've learned to embrace the semiautomatic Fudd guns.

That’s my thoughts also. Sold my AR9 after getting the PCC9. Also have a Mini14 and Saiga 7.62x39. Still want the 308. I should have bought the 21” M1A that @islandneartahiti sold but I snoozed.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

I vote the Ruger PCC. These AR laws aren't going away. Get yourself the PCC followed by the Garand and then a .233 with a traditional grip like a Mini or Saiga.

I've learned to embrace the semiautomatic Fudd guns.

I have a mini14 already and the Ruger American Ranch bolt action that takes AR mags (super sweet gun). If I go the PCC9 I will most likely sell my AR9 to fund it. I don't necessarily believe the AWB's are here to stay though, so I'm on the fence about it.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

I voted for the Garand. It's a great gun and piece of history. I got one from CMP this past spring and I love it. I second the recommendation above to replace the gas plug. I try to shoot only Garand approved ammo, but I replaced the gas plug anyway just to be safe in case I ever want to try something with more pressure.

What grade is your Garand?

 

[eris]

What grade is your Garand?

Service grade. They were out of specials when I ordered. I probably should have waited a couple of more months for the stock to improve, but I'm still quite happy with my gun.

 

[96coal449]

I voted other. I have two compliant rifles.
M1 and M1A Scout.
I vote the Scout ....... stay out of this @Podmonkey

The M1A has been around for some time and is proven to be reliable. The .308 Scar would be even more to my liking but at about 2-3x the cost, I find the M1A platform more attractive. It also has a larger parts supply base. The 18'' scout and 19" Bula barreled versions are more like bush guns and easier to carry. Stock upgrades are available and the M1a has external mag over the M1. If SeverHTF, grab some 20rders. 30cal kicks ass period.

It all matters what you want for the purpose of rifle. The tool for the job? A collection purchase? All that I own have military orgins.