[CapitalKane49p]

Hey all,

I usually don't post about kinetic tools online but would appreciate some feedback.

Gun store up here is selling US Military Surplus M 1s and being a bit of a history buff I'm looking at getting one to plink at the range with. Given it's history I'm, assuming it's pretty good rifle.

Any thoughts on this from you old salts out there? Good, Bad, Ugly?

Godspeed.

 

[Garand]

Carbine or Rifle? I've had an M1 Garand for most of the last 37 years, I shot long range and 3 gun matches with it, good reliable accurate rifle depending on the bore. As for the M1 Carbine, I bought a WW2 1945 Inland M1 Carbine 2 years ago to replace my AR 15 (its a Canadian thing). So far I've but over 3,000 rds down range, both fmj and cast lead. Other than an extractor breaking it has been a hoot to shoot.

 

[rice paddy daddy]

I bought my first Garand in 1972, my first Carbine not long after.
I think the M1 Garand is the best fighting rifle ever made. And I say that as someone who was issued both M14’s and M16’s by the US Army.
My 1945 Springfield M1 will be one of the last guns I ever get rid of.

 

[Grinch]

I was fortunate enough to run one a friend of mine had, it ran fine for me, he keeps his immaculate. I was fairly shocked at how heavy it was, definitely felt like a rigged system. I don't think I'll ever go out of my way to get one but glad I got to shoot one.

 

[Butler Ford]

I have 3, wish I could afford more.

 

[Spenser]

Hey all,

I usually don't post about kinetic tools online but would appreciate some feedback.

Gun store up here is selling US Military Surplus M 1s and being a bit of a history buff I'm looking at getting one to plink at the range with. Given it's history I'm, assuming it's pretty good rifle.

Any thoughts on this from you old salts out there? Good, Bad, Ugly?

Godspeed.

I am probably the youngest one posting in this thread by a crap load, but I am very familiar with the .30-06 M1's. Very well made, accurate; use to shoot them upstate NY at our families' cabin, they were my grandfather's rifles.

I give it two thumbs up.

Now let me just warn you, about the 'thumb" trap; Go to youtube and put in search maybe something like M1 thumb trap or M1 hurt thumb. Trust me you will thank me, as that sucker hurts like hell and will leave a mark, and yes it will definitely happen to you even after watching the video, but if you are lucky, after that 1st time, you probably wont do it a 2nd time, muscle memory reflex.


here is the one handed method, or you can use a 2 handed bump load aka not army way.
(49) How to load the M1 Garand the US Army way - YouTube

 

[One Shot]

I am probably the youngest one posting in this thread by a crap load, but I am very familiar with the .30-06 M1's. Very well made, accurate; use to shoot them upstate NY at our families' cabin, they were my grandfather's rifles.

I give it two thumbs up.

Now let me just warn you, about the 'thumb" trap; Go to youtube and put in search maybe something like M1 thumb trap or M1 hurt thumb. Trust me you will thank me, as that sucker hurts like hell and will leave a mark, and yes it will definitely happen to you even after watching the video, but if you are lucky, after that 1st time, you probably wont do it a 2nd time, muscle memory reflex.


here is the one handed method, or you can use a 2 handed bump load aka not army way.
(49) How to load the M1 Garand the US Army way - YouTube

Yep, Garand thumb happens. Uncle had M1's and we were out shooting them and he was showing us how not to get Garand thumb.....he led by example and was talking and slam he showed us how it hurts, but they were fun to shoot.

 

[CapitalKane49p]

I am probably the youngest one posting in this thread by a crap load, but I am very familiar with the .30-06 M1's. Very well made, accurate; use to shoot them upstate NY at our families' cabin, they were my grandfather's rifles.

I give it two thumbs up.

Now let me just warn you, about the 'thumb" trap; Go to youtube and put in search maybe something like M1 thumb trap or M1 hurt thumb. Trust me you will thank me, as that sucker hurts like hell and will leave a mark, and yes it will definitely happen to you even after watching the video, but if you are lucky, after that 1st time, you probably wont do it a 2nd time, muscle memory reflex.


here is the one handed method, or you can use a 2 handed bump load aka not army way.
(49) How to load the M1 Garand the US Army way - YouTube

Thanks Brother

Godspeed

 

[Spenser]

Thanks Brother

Godspeed

NP man, saw that everyone was saying how much they liked them, for good reason of course, but no one mentioning the one thing they are known for, "Thumb Smashing" lol...

They truly are great rifles, and they will do you justice, although a tad costly imo for ammo, but so are most ammo nowadays.

 

[Garand]

CK49p, the time to buy is now! The Liberals will eventually submit the G46 amendments to Bill C-21 and if successful buying in the future may be non existent.

 

[rice paddy daddy]

It’s really simple to load.
Just use your right hand, and keep the blade of your palm on the operating rod handle holding it open as you push the clip in with your thumb.

If the rifle is in good operating condition, the bolt won’t go forward by itself. It should need a little nudge from your right hand.
Mine does. But I still use the proper loading drill just in case.

 

[Demitri.14]

Those guy in WWII must have been really good at loading quickly. I would love to have seen that. Little John and Cage are pretty good at it.

 

[One Shot]

It’s really simple to load.
Just use your right hand, and keep the blade of your palm on the operating rod handle holding it open as you push the clip in with your thumb.

If the rifle is in good operating condition, the bolt won’t go forward by itself. It should need a little nudge from your right hand.
Mine does. But I still use the proper loading drill just in case.

What we learned from my Uncles mistake, don't be talking and not looking at what your doing.