Going to Keep the Garand

[ltorlo64]

I had been thinking about selling my Garand. I like shooting it but finding ammo is difficult and then a lot of places won't let you shoot the milsurplus ammo as it has a steel core. I was thinking of selling mine and either getting a 30-06 hunting rifle or an M1A.

That was until I went to the Smithsonian American History Museum this last weekend. They had the Garand featured prominently in multiple displays. As I looked at them I was reminded of the history that I own. Nope, not going to sell.

[Broondog]

yeah, keep the history for sure. my Garand will never leave.

[Krupski]

I had been thinking about selling my Garand. I like shooting it but finding ammo is difficult and then a lot of places won't let you shoot the milsurplus ammo as it has a steel core. I was thinking of selling mine and either getting a 30-06 hunting rifle or an M1A.

That was until I went to the Smithsonian American History Museum this last weekend. They had the Garand featured prominently in multiple displays. As I looked at them I was reminded of the history that I own. Nope, not going to sell.

I am once again reminded that I need to get off my a** and get myself a Garand. That's the last firearm on my "gotta have one" list.

[Avanarts]

I have two and wouldn't get rid of them for anything.

[mrkalashnikov]

I'm a recent convert to Garand-O-Mania. Bought my '43 Springfield M1 about two years ago; since then it's become one of my favorite shootin' irons and is permanently staying in the MrKalashnikov Kollection. Piiingg!

[old Grump]

Schuster valve and 150 gr ammo bought commercially http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts...prod20456.aspx

I have used mine for deer hunting in New Mexico with home made 180 gr corelokt bullets.

[Schuetzenman]

Glad to hear you are keeping the M1 Garand rifle. I might brand you douche-bag if you sold it and it was your only one. Actually most of the ammo is not steel cored, only the black tip is. M2 ball is lead core but all US made M2 ball rounds have the bi-metal jacket, copper plating over steel jacket over lead core. It will attract a magnet but people that know half as much as they "Think" they do go all full retard and ban it's use on a range.

[Tomac yokctep]

Way back in the day I joined The Garand Collectors Association and that started my on my way with the Garand.

[NewbieAKguy]

You better!

And to add to what S-man is saying; I don't recall the Greek surplus that the CMP sells is steel core. Yes, it attracts a magnet but pretty sure it's just the jacket as S-man stated. Which reminds me I need to get some more of that stuff....it shoots pretty good.

[Penguin]

I wouldn't sell my M1. I love that gun. If anything I would like to get another. They are great guns and a neat piece of history to own.

[btcave]

I've got the Century one built with cast reciever and Danish parts kit.

It doesn't have the history, but it's still a keeper for me.

When I take others shooting, it's the Garand that lights up faces when I say, "You want to shoot it?" I let AKAgain shoot mine last year and I got the same enthusiastic response from him!

[El Duce]

I have had a few over the years. I think that I am down to four.

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[Schuetzenman]

Nice collection of M1 rifles El Duce.

[ltorlo64]

I have had a few over the years. I think that I am down to four.

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While I am partial to dark wood on a Garand, the blond wooded one is cool.

[Penguin]

I have had a few over the years. I think that I am down to four.

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That is a nice collection.

Here is mine,

Nothing fancy just a century gun. But it shoots good and I like it. Some day I will get a better M1 but funds are limited right now and it is pretty far down the budget priority list.

[az_paul]

Good on ya for keeping it! They're reliable and fun to shoot.

[mrkalashnikov]

That is a nice collection.

Here is mine,

Nothing fancy just a century gun. But it shoots good and I like it. Some day I will get a better M1 but funds are limited right now and it is pretty far down the budget priority list.

I like the PKM, lurking discreetly back in the shadows.....

[El Duce]

While I am partial to dark wood on a Garand, the blond wooded one is cool.

That one is chambered in .308. It was built in the 80's as a match rifle. I don't shoot matches, but saw it at a funshop one day and had to have it. I have taken that one deer hunting.