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Posted: 6/15/2013 1:58:43 PM EDT
| I have had a Springfield M1 Garand for about 6 - 8 years now (purchased new) and have had many issues (feeding, jamming, etc.). On many occasions I tried contacting them about it and could never get any response. Also, there is literally zero mention of the M1 on their website. Anyone else had experience with this? Am I missing something? |
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I don't think Springfield has made a Garand since '56 or so.
It may be new to you, but I don't think it's new. Auto Ordnance was making some recently. Take a pic of your receiver and post it with the last few numbers covered, and someone here can tell you the year. About the feeding and jamming, it may just need a disassemble and cleaning . If you don't know a lot about this weapon, it may be difficult for you. |
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I thought the new Springfield started production back up for a few years.
Either way it probably needs a good cleaning and greasing(not oil). Need more info on what's jamming, what ammo are you using. If your unsure how to disassemble clean it, I can forward you some really good links. |
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Garands pretty much need the 150 gr M2 ball milsurp loads to function reliably, unless you play around with them and/or develop a load for your particular gun.
That said, as a recent new owner of a CMP WWII Springfield M1, I'm mainly tagging this thread for info. |
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Garands pretty much need the 150 gr M2 ball milsurp loads to function reliably, unless you play around with them and/or develop a load for your particular gun. That said, as a recent new owner of a CMP WWII Springfield M1, I'm mainly tagging this thread for info. Yes, no commercial ammo unless you modify the gas system. I load my rounds for mine, increased accuracy over surplus, and reduced recoil. |
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Was it 30-06 or 308? I got a new 30-06 about the same time and its worked great. If its been so long try and call them again. I usually get through but sometimes there a 5-10min wait.
If you want to keep it you can always try someplace like Here to do some trouble shooting for you. |
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I have had a Springfield M1 Garand for about 6 - 8 years now (purchased new) and have had many issues (feeding, jamming, etc.). On many occasions I tried contacting them about it and could never get any response. Also, there is literally zero mention of the M1 on their website. Anyone else had experience with this? Am I missing something? I had exactly the same experiences with you regarding their M1A and M1 Garands. I ditched the M1A for an LRB Arms M14SA, and the Garand was sent to a Garandsmith that replaced 80% of the internals as installed by Springfield. After spending $200ish on out of pocket "repairs", It now runs like a champ. Buy a surplus Garand, and dump the SA. |
 Definitely Springfield and was new in box from factory when I bought it. I am pretty adept at disassembly and cleaning so I don't think that was the issue. I did, however, use commercial ammo at times. Based on other posts it sounds like this a known issue with this rifle. And thanks for the support Springfield. Thanks all, |
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Is your M1 a 7 million S/N? Can't tell tell with that small picture. If it is its a Springfield Armory Inc not the United States Springfield Armory. This is confusing to some people...
If it 6 million and below then it's a USGI Rifle and Springfield Armory Inc will not do any warranty repair. They will work on them but will charge you. There is a big differance between Springfield Armory Inc and Springfield Armory. Ones cast the other is forged. One saw service in the military the other is a copy |
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While I would rather have the real deal Garand over a commercial Garand SAI does have great customer support. I havent ever heard of them not standing behind one of their products
Have you tried calling them or just e-mail?? Pick up the phone and call them. Explain your issues and I'm sure they will take care of you |
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Quoted: I know, was having a hard time getting a good pic. It is a 7 million series.Is your M1 a 7 million S/N? Can't tell tell with that small picture. If it is its a Springfield Armory Inc not the United States Springfield Armory. This is confusing to some people... If it 6 million and below then it's a USGI Rifle and Springfield Armory Inc will not do any warranty repair. They will work on them but will charge you. There is a big differance between Springfield Armory Inc and Springfield Armory. Ones cast the other is forged. One saw service in the military the other is a copy |
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you can use commercial ammo that are made for the m1.
Two listed below match ammo federal |
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