New M1 Garand's to hit the market...
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Rustywrench
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Well, that's Great! I am excited to see this and hope the interest continues is shooting this fine rifle! I admire the CMP for its dedication to the support of marksmanship. way to go. At $1900, it seems reasonable to me for a brand new Garand. I have seen pretty beat up originals at local gun show for $1800 or more. This may be my chance to get the 7.62 Garand I have lusted for....
This is great news!
Read the link in the OP. It really sounds like the CMP wants to do this right.
-Faithful adherence to the original blueprint.
-“Made in USA” forged receiver
-30-06 and 308 option
They could’ve cut corners, outsourced manufacturing overseas, used plastic, or updated it for “modern consumers”. But they didn’t!
Their respect, enthusiasm, and reverence for the original is admirable.
Read the link in the OP. It really sounds like the CMP wants to do this right.
-Faithful adherence to the original blueprint.
-“Made in USA” forged receiver
-30-06 and 308 option
They could’ve cut corners, outsourced manufacturing overseas, used plastic, or updated it for “modern consumers”. But they didn’t!
Their respect, enthusiasm, and reverence for the original is admirable.
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Cool to see new supply of parts coming; but Heritage Arms...hmmmm. Specs is specs, so okay
F224
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You can order one of the Expert's now for significantly less. They come with new Criterion barrels and mine is a sub 2moa gun with 147gr ball ammo. I'll be trying some match grade ammo soon and will report on it then. There are still plenty of riflesmiths out there who can properly set it up as a match rifle.
Glenn R. McMannly
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I won’t be selling any of my three dozen or so original M1s anytime soon.
Sorry, but MODERN American manufacturing leaves me extremely doubtful about the reliability and quality of new M1 receivers.
You can only capture in a bottle lightning but once.
Sorry, but MODERN American manufacturing leaves me extremely doubtful about the reliability and quality of new M1 receivers.
You can only capture in a bottle lightning but once.
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saleen322
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I was thinking the same thing. I bought an Expert. It had what looked like a spare H&R receiver, new barrel and stock. It is hands down the most accurate M1 I ever shot. The target was at 100 yards.
My impression is the “Heritage Arms LLC” that is partnered with CMP is NOT the same company, Heritage Manufacturing, that makes inexpensive zinc alloy .22 revolvers!
I am hoping that this new venture by the CMP brings us a high quality modern reproduction in a way similar to what Fulton Armory has done for the “civilian” semi-auto M1a1 rifle.
But, in any case, you guys have some nice original M1s, for sure!
Yeah, the Expert grade has nicely filled in for the old “Service” grades that were being sold 25+ years ago.
tomahawk223
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is there a source for single shot adapter clips for the garand.
It's not a horrible idea to produce imitation Garands as the supply of originals is finite. The questions are will the reproduction versions be as reliable, as durable, and as accurate as the originals and is there really a market for them?
Glenn R. McMannly
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My impression is the “Heritage Arms LLC” that is partnered with CMP is NOT the same company, Heritage Manufacturing, that makes inexpensive zinc alloy .22 revolvers!
I am hoping that this new venture by the CMP brings us a high quality modern reproduction in a way similar to what Fulton Armory has done for the “civilian” semi-auto M1a1 rifle.
But, in any case, you guys have some nice original M1s, for sure!
Yeah, the Expert grade has nicely filled in for the old “Service” grades that were being sold 25+ years ago.
The Fulton guns are overpriced and nothing special. They use a cast receiver for one, vs forged on genuine USGI.
Glenn R. McMannly
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Most likely no on all counts.
Faulkner
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Obviously, those of us who own originals aren't going to be motivated to purchase one of the CMP reproduction rifles. The market will eventually tell whether it's a good idea or not.
Hmm, I might’ve been recalling a James River M1a rifle(?). It was definitely forged. In any case, it’s an issue I’m happy to be corrected on.
James River also offers BM-59 parts, kits, and rifles. And, they’re less money than the new CMP M1 Garand.
As of today, CMP still offers the M1 Expert (SA, H&R, or IHC receiver) for $1150-1250. And, they offer their “competition-ready” custom shop Special grade for $1650. There’s also a 7.62 NATO M1 that sounds like it is about rack grade for $1200.
So, yeah, the new ones don’t seem quite so great of a deal. Maybe, all things considered, it would be best to get an order in now rather than wait until the only choice is the repro?
No clip required for single shot. Just place the cartridge on top of the follower, depress slightly to release the bolt, and the cartridge will feed directly into the chamber (along with your thumb if you're not careful).
ColumbusJBR
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I'm glad that there's at least an attempt to make these available to those who either don't own one or don't want to navigate the sometimes complex process of vetting and sourcing an original. My '44 Springer still shoots just fine so I won't be interested, but options are never bad! And perhaps it'll increase the availability of parts.
Definitely pricey and the market is TBD, but I'm all for more options for those interested in the greatest rifle ever built.
Definitely pricey and the market is TBD, but I'm all for more options for those interested in the greatest rifle ever built.
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