Buying M1 Garand?

25yretcoastie · 09-16-2012, 03:34 PM

Does anyone know if CMP is the best place to buy one ? If so if you are close enough would you go to the retail store in Al or just order one mail order?
I need one to compleate my collection of us WW2 common arms

Alpo · 09-16-2012, 04:50 PM

In my opinion, you are not going to find one cheaper or better than the CMP.

I've heard both sides of the store. Find some good stuff there by picking it over, and the stuff sent to the store is the bottom of the barrel - you get better by just ordering.

Never been to the store, myself, so don't know. Quite happy with the one they sent me, though.

JLA · 09-16-2012, 06:44 PM

They wouldnt have a very good reputation as the CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM if they sold in-accurate rifles. I bought a CMP Service Grade from George Moody here and it is as accurate as I can ask.

B27 · 09-26-2012, 06:01 AM

What is the CMP asking nowadays for a Garand?

A local shop here in Atlanta has a couple very, very nice guns in the $800 range and would be happy to ship to another FFL.

25yretcoastie · 09-26-2012, 07:42 PM

I think in the 550 600 range

BETH · 09-26-2012, 08:27 PM

friend of mine has two for sale one he completely cleaned it up refinished stock and everything bargainnews.com if u want to look?

25yretcoastie · 09-28-2012, 07:09 PM

thanks Beth

targetacqmgt · 09-28-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 25yretcoastie

I think in the 550 600 range

What he said the last time I looked at a CMP catalogue

langenc · 09-29-2012, 02:29 PM

I thought when they hit $150 that was too much. Still dont have one.

targetacqmgt · 10-01-2012, 08:53 AM

Bloody things are HEAVY unless you restock them in syn (I have no idea how well that works), I had the privlege to take care of 5 match grade M-1's when in the service. Nobody wanted to shoot them on the range so I fired all five and enjoyed that feel of the "kick" they gave---until the next day when my shoulder was sore as heck. I quess if you play you got to pay sometimes. hahah

carver · 10-01-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by langenc

I thought when they hit $150 that was too much. Still dont have one.

Same thing here. Now to get one I'm going to have to spend a bunch more money!

25yretcoastie · 10-01-2012, 07:40 PM

IMO its money well spent///////////////////

CHW2021 · 10-02-2012, 05:14 PM

CMP is the best place to buy a Garand, their customer service is quite well regarded and the pricing is fair. Look at your local gunshows and see the Garands offered at higher prices. When the CMP runs out the prices will only go up.

25yretcoastie · 10-02-2012, 06:49 PM

My thoughts also

clamman · 10-15-2012, 01:56 PM

Whatever you do get the Garand. I bought one ten 12 years ago for $550 and sold it last fall for $1000!!

09-16-2012, 03:34 PM	#1
25yretcoastie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Pierce Fl Posts: 556	Buying M1 Garand? Does anyone know if CMP is the best place to buy one ? If so if you are close enough would you go to the retail store in Al or just order one mail order? I need one to compleate my collection of us WW2 common arms -->

09-16-2012, 04:50 PM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,647	Re: Buying M1 Garand? In my opinion, you are not going to find one cheaper or better than the CMP. I've heard both sides of the store. Find some good stuff there by picking it over, and the stuff sent to the store is the bottom of the barrel - you get better by just ordering. Never been to the store, myself, so don't know. Quite happy with the one they sent me, though. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

09-16-2012, 06:44 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,293	Re: Buying M1 Garand? They wouldnt have a very good reputation as the CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM if they sold in-accurate rifles. I bought a CMP Service Grade from George Moody here and it is as accurate as I can ask. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

09-26-2012, 06:01 AM	#4
B27 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 415	Re: Buying M1 Garand? What is the CMP asking nowadays for a Garand? A local shop here in Atlanta has a couple very, very nice guns in the $800 range and would be happy to ship to another FFL. __________________ "Do not stand beside the road and argue with a fool...lest others in passing take you also for a fool."

09-26-2012, 07:42 PM	#5
25yretcoastie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Pierce Fl Posts: 556	Re: Buying M1 Garand? I think in the 550 600 range

09-26-2012, 08:27 PM	#6
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,666	Re: Buying M1 Garand? friend of mine has two for sale one he completely cleaned it up refinished stock and everything bargainnews.com if u want to look?

09-28-2012, 07:09 PM	#7
25yretcoastie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Pierce Fl Posts: 556	Re: Buying M1 Garand? thanks Beth

09-29-2012, 02:29 PM	#9
langenc V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Montmorency Co, MI Posts: 406	Re: Buying M1 Garand? I thought when they hit $150 that was too much. Still dont have one.

10-01-2012, 08:53 AM	#10
targetacqmgt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 494	Re: Buying M1 Garand? Bloody things are HEAVY unless you restock them in syn (I have no idea how well that works), I had the privlege to take care of 5 match grade M-1's when in the service. Nobody wanted to shoot them on the range so I fired all five and enjoyed that feel of the "kick" they gave---until the next day when my shoulder was sore as heck. I quess if you play you got to pay sometimes. hahah Last edited by targetacqmgt; 10-01-2012 at 01:16 PM..

10-01-2012, 07:40 PM	#12
25yretcoastie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Pierce Fl Posts: 556	Re: Buying M1 Garand? IMO its money well spent///////////////////

10-02-2012, 05:14 PM	#13
CHW2021 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 467	Re: Buying M1 Garand? CMP is the best place to buy a Garand, their customer service is quite well regarded and the pricing is fair. Look at your local gunshows and see the Garands offered at higher prices. When the CMP runs out the prices will only go up.

10-02-2012, 06:49 PM	#14
25yretcoastie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Pierce Fl Posts: 556	Re: Buying M1 Garand? My thoughts also

10-15-2012, 01:56 PM	#15
clamman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coastal north carolina Posts: 331	Re: Buying M1 Garand? Whatever you do get the Garand. I bought one ten 12 years ago for $550 and sold it last fall for $1000!!