CMP Garands any good?

[Jericho9mm]

I just stumbled onto to the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) website and was surprised at the cost of the garand that they had. i am not looking for one to have in my safe but one i can take out and shoot frequently, how is the quality of these old rifles and are they worth it?

another question, there is a requirement to be a part of a rifle club or organization to be able to buy one, does the NRA count or do i need to go join somewhere else?

any info would be appreciated

 

[Pampers]

Yes!

There are several grades from rack grade shooter to unique collectables.

They are without a doubt, the best deal available.

 

[Jericho9mm]

so will the NRA membership count or do i need a more local hunting/sportsmans club?

 

[Number 6]

I have 2 CMP Garands;

one directly from the CMP and the other from the guy who bought it from the CMP. I also have a Springfield from the CMP. I am quite happy with all 3; I doubt the Garand saw much action after the arsenal rebuild and I don't believe my Springfield saw daylight between the 1944 rebuild and the CMP facility.

The CMP does not exist to make a profit. Its purpose is to distribute certain surplus US Army rifles to qualified civilians to promote marksmanship. This makes its offerings an excellent value.

Note that most of the grades once offered are no longer available; even the source is now extremely limited. Get what you can while you can.

The people are excellent to deal with and bend over backwards to assist the clientele.

As you've already found the website, you can read the requirements for yourself.

 

[EOD Guy]

NRA membership does not count. Membership in your state organization should. There is a list of qualifying organizations on their web site.

See the link.

CMP affiliated clubs

 

[Jericho9mm]

thanks EOD Guy i emailed them today to see if there was a close club or what since the idaho state rifle and pistol association is defunct.

 

[Countertop]

Join the Garand Collectors Association

or the Virginia Citizens Defense League

If you have a CHP then you don't even need to enter a competition, that will qualify you right away.

Whatever you do, make it a point to get one of those beauties.

In the meantime, here's a great post about them from a couple of years ago. Pretty much all you need to know.

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