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M1 advice

5/22/2013 7:05:03 PM

I originally purchased an M1 Garand several years ago. It had metal that had zero wear. It was a Greek return with crappy black parkerizing. My local gunsmith (a guy who used to make all of his money rebuilding M1s, M1A's/M14's etc for NRA high po...

USGI extractor for M1A

5/22/2013 12:10:58 AM

Two questions... 1. Where do you find one? 2. How can you tell whether its genuine USGI vs reproduction?

PB barrels and receivers

5/20/2013 9:22:44 PM

How would one know what the correct barrel would be for a receiver given the S/N? It's a danish contract rifle

Did I break my M1A

5/20/2013 8:39:04 PM

I forgot I had closed the gas port on my Springfield M1A and fired a round. Of course the rifle didn't cycle, had to push op rod handle on table to extract empty. Subsequent rounds with gas properly opened did the same th...

Drop in trigger upgrade for M1 carbine

5/19/2013 9:58:13 PM

Does anybody make a drop-in trigger upgrade for the M1 carbine? The stock trigger in my carbine is a little rough to say the least. Thanks guys.

Arms 18 Scope mount

5/19/2013 8:08:30 PM

I uninstalled and reinstalled one today on my Chinese M14 clone. The mount is great albeit a little small. So here is my rifle and the ARMS 18 mounting system. [youtube]http://youtu.be/ZRZzkp_jH4M[/youtube] <...

Springfield M1A reliability and quality

5/19/2013 6:27:56 PM

I see dozens of internet threads about M1As breaking or going back to SA for repairs - are they total crap these days? Or are these problems rare?

Picture request M1 30rnd mag spring

5/19/2013 1:11:31 PM

Hey guys! I got some 25rnd m1a magazines the other day that I believe to have weak springs. I can't seem to find replacements for them and was wondering if I could swap the springs with some 30rnders from a m1 carbine. I was hoping some one may ha...

Garand gurus loading enblocs left right does your rifle care

5/18/2013 8:47:37 PM

Recently got a CMP special grade and it took three range trips til she ran right. Grease & more grease plus a new spring. But after googleing and reading all the causes of ...

advice on suppression for socom 16

5/15/2013 1:56:27 PM

are there any solutions to using a direct screw-on on a socom16? I have seen recommendations for SEI socom kit with fh/suppressor; drilling a hole through gas valve 90 degrees to existing valve hole and using a direct thread-on; then someone rec...

Whats a good great price for a Polytech Now with MOAR pics

5/14/2013 10:14:26 PM

I have only done little research, but have read that they are great guns. Since I don't have the cash for a Springfield, what is a "can't pass up" price for these babies? Found one semi-locally and the guy is asking $1k. I was thinking of offering...

Choate Machine and Tool stocks

5/14/2013 10:05:46 PM

Been looking for a pistol grip type stock for a bit... Dont need rails, or it to be hand carved from titanium and weight 4 pounds... Found the Choate Machine and Tool stock; In both folder, and M4 stock versions... Does...

M1A Question M1A Scout in McMillan M2A Stock

5/14/2013 6:49:44 PM

Bottom line upfront: Is this possible? I've seen full length M1A rifles in the McMillan M2A stock(green one with pistol grip and adjustable cheek rest built in) but outside of Airsoft toys I haven't seen an M1A Scout in the M2A stock.....

LRB M25 optic choices

5/13/2013 7:38:45 PM

I've got a CMP parts/M25 build that's been sitting around for a year or two without at scope and I'm starting to think that a decent scope would help get it back into the rotation for semi-regular range trips. I tend to blast a little too much whe...

Who makes this USGI m14 scope mount

5/13/2013 9:20:26 AM

Bottom of page Also what rings does the military use?

Which Garand should I sell part 2

5/12/2013 4:57:43 PM

Yes, I know...you shouldn't sell a gun, especially a Garand, but financially I really don't have a choice. Its not so much a matter of which will bring more money, but which is the better one to keep. I have two collector...

finally got a Garand took it to the range

5/10/2013 6:48:22 PM

Its been a dream of mine to finally own one of the greatest battle rifles ever created and finally I found one local at a decent price. Its a Springfield Armory which dates back to 1943 if my memory serves me right. Has gone through a rebuild as i...

Good price for a Scout Squad and SOCOM 16

5/10/2013 3:40:31 PM

My unit over here has decided that they are doing commemorative SA rifles, and I have always wanted one. The 2 I want are the Scout Sqad and SOCOM 16. The prices they have listed are as follows: Scout Squad-$1514 ...

Blackfeather RS Project

5/10/2013 2:29:51 PM

Hello ARFCOMers, on October 2, 2012, I started a post on M14forum.com detailing the installation of a the excellent Blackfeather RS stock from Vancouver Island, BC. Recently, I became a member of AR15.com and �H2Oman� asked me to replicate the po...

Poll Which M1 Garand should I sell

5/10/2013 8:44:03 AM

Thinking about selling some guns to fund another project. I have two CMP M1 Garands, one Springfield SN 1012XXX and one International Harvester SN 4552XXX. I'm not really up to speed on their collectability/value so I'd like some input. Of the two...

Checkmate Mags in stock at Midway

5/7/2013 3:02:21 PM

Ordered two Checkmate 20 rd mags for my M1A Monday night. By Tuesday morning, received email that they had been shipped. less than 12 hours!

M1A with Juggernaut stock night vision compatable

5/2/2013 7:28:46 PM

Looking at maybe buying a m1a and adding a juggernaut stock to convert it to bulpulp 16 or 18" havnt decided. To make a decent and short hog hunting gun that I could get in and out of a truck very easly with but what im wondering is, is there eno...

Need Garand help failure to feed

5/1/2013 4:43:12 PM

Recently received a CMP Special Grade. Also ordered the Hornady 150 gr ammo from CMP marked specifically for M1 Garand. Stripped it, cleaned it and took it to the range last weekend. Loaded a...

SOCOM 16 with Aimpoint

5/1/2013 11:06:13 AM

I recently acquired a SOCOM 16 and knew instantly it needed an Aimpoint. I purchased an Aimpoint PRO with a LT152 low mount and on the scout mount it went. It looks great. However, it still sits up high, even with the low mount. There is no good w...

I have an M1 Garand that needs work a lot of work

4/30/2013 10:33:04 AM

So back in the late 80's I picked up a CMP M1 Garand. I shot several of the Spring DCM matches out at Camp Perry and a few other matches enough to qualify for buying a CMP Garand. I got my Garand for $275. But about the time I got it I went off...

Finally shot the M1

4/29/2013 11:40:25 AM

A year ago March I was working near the N Store so I stopped by and selected a HRA Service grade. 2 weeks later I was back in the area so I got another and 200 rounds of Greek surplus. Well I messed around last summer and got both of them clean as...

2 Minute Rear Sight Clicks

4/29/2013 9:26:14 AM

Hello, and greetings from N.E.Ohio. New Member, long time lurker. I have a M1 Garand S.A '45, rebuilt in '55. It had a bedded stock that I replaced and fitted with a CMP stock so I can shoot in the CMP Garand match at Perry this summer. Heres my p...

Hornady 30 Carbine Critical Defense Ammo Test

4/28/2013 5:26:21 PM

Picked up 100 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense .30 carbine ammo a couple months ago and took some out today to ensure it feeds through my Saginaw carbine. I also had plenty of LC 72 ball ammo and a couple one-gallon jugs of water.

CMP Special Grade range report

4/28/2013 4:50:59 PM

Ordered last week of January, received two weeks ago. Field stripped and cleaned it yesterday. Apparently I missed some oil because she didn't cycle enough to load the next round. It would eject the spent round but t...

M1A NM glass conundrum

4/27/2013 1:55:46 AM

I have a M1A NM with a sadlak airborne scope mount and a bradley cheek rest. It's ready for some glass. I will be shooting at 200yds on a regular basis. I will also be doing some long range shooting a few times a year at 600 and 800yds. I th...