M1 Garand - Originals vs. Reproductions, and Prices

[ISC]

Blue sky rifles are supposed to be reimported ridles that we gave to Korea and then they sold back to us after they were used and abused for decades. One in good shape can be a good shooter.

 

[Hk_Allday]

Off the point, but I used to have a M1B chambered from SA in .308

Recoil on that one was a real *****cat. Rifle was heavy enough to absorb almost all of the recoil.

Anyway, it was a "Navy" special, believe it was made for the rifle team, but not sure. anyway, it was a beaut... like most things in life, looking backward I should've never let that one go... but que'cera

 

[Caliber.30]

Well I'll never let my M1 go.

 

[moose fat]

Another angle,

Has anyone had any dealings with "The Garand Guy"?
http://www.garandguy.com/index.html

I have been seriously considering buying from him after my piggy bank gets full.

 

[moose fat]

Hey, welcome Caliber.30!

 

[Caliber.30]

Hey, Just bought an M1 from an Auction, thought I'd brag about it, LOL.

 

[bigdavephoto]

Hey you SoCal guys. Im new to the forum and im pleased to see more Garand guys out there. Is anyone interested in getting together at a local range for a Garand shoot?

Im thinking Burro Canyon if everything looks good
http://www.burrocanyon.com/index.html

My Garand was manufactured in March of 1945.

 

[Lifttech]

Not to digress too far.

Learn to shoot the Garand with the leather sling and it will reduce felt recoil as it's pulled tight into the shoulder. Shooting the M1 from a bench seems to pound on me more than being slung up in the prone position. I've been using the "backwards" method I got from Jim Owens book for some time.

http://www.sinclairintl.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=BOVSOB&item=15-2040&type=store

Consider this one also:
http://www.sinclairintl.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=BOVSOB&item=15-1220&type=store

BTW, get the real deal from the CMP if you are able.