M1 Garand

[pontifex]

Put the order form in the mail today for a service grade Springfield M1 Garand from the CMP.

I've been wanting one of these for years and decided it was time to do it before they run out and the only way to get one is to pay out the ass at a gun show.

 

[BoomerD]

Sweet rifles. Heavy as all fucking hell...but sweet rifles otherwise.

 

[Kaervak]

I've been wanting one for years, just never have the cash around for one. One day I'll snag one, a trip to Camp Perry is only about an hour and a half from me.

 

[shortylickens]

M1A is better.
I want the Scout.

 

[pontifex]

M1A is better.
I want the Scout.

I want one of those too but if I'm not mistaken, those are several times more expensive than an M1. I've never even seen an M1A for sale, other than the new Springfield Socom models.

 

[deadlyapp]

Garands are fun rifles. I haven't been able to "pull the trigger" on one as its hard for me to justify spending that amount of money on a surplus military rifle. I'll probably get one at some point but I hate diversifying my ammo.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

What does something like that cost?

 

[911paramedic]

Sweet rifles. Heavy as all fucking hell...but sweet rifles otherwise.

Yup, lugged that fucker around great mistakes for nine weeks. (Division 11 too, at the far end of the base.)

 

[deadlyapp]

What does something like that cost?

A nice garand goes somewhere in the 1k range IIRC. Some of the low end CMP rifles cost about 700.

 

[nick1985]

I want one of those too but if I'm not mistaken, those are several times more expensive than an M1. I've never even seen an M1A for sale, other than the new Springfield Socom models.

No, they are slightly more expensive. Garand's usually run around 1k for one in nice condition. Basic M1A's start around 1300, with walnut stocks being around 1400

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_41/products_id/27445

OOS right now, but they are frequently in stock.


Here are all their offerings

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/36_41

 

[shortylickens]

I want one of those too but if I'm not mistaken, those are several times more expensive than an M1. I've never even seen an M1A for sale, other than the new Springfield Socom models.

Fair enough. I guess if I wanted to save money and still have a quality rifle I would go for the M1.

 

[nick1985]

Also if you want to be a real badass, you buy one of these:

M14

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1JRM14&groupid=11

or a CAR14

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1JRCAR14&groupid=11


/fucking drool

 

[nick1985]

Last annoying post where I link shit, but I wanted to let ATOT gun nuts know of an amazing FAL deal

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1DSAIMBEL&groupid=11

Only 3 left. DSA is a quality company. Finding a BRAND NEW, quality FAL, for $999 is sick.

Only 3 left

 

[shortylickens]

Actually, an M1A is not that much more.
The Standard can be had for around 1325 or so.
But that almost always includes a 5 round magazine. You can also get 10's easily but not cheap.
And larger magazines are only allowed in certain states.

 

[deadlyapp]

Last annoying post where I link shit, but I wanted to let ATOT gun nuts know of an amazing FAL deal

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1DSAIMBEL&groupid=11

Only 3 left. DSA is a quality company. Finding a BRAND NEW, quality FAL, for $999 is sick.

Only 3 left

Yup, I posted it at my local gun forum when there were still 10 left. I'd get one but I don't have the funds right now and am moving back to california for a while and would hate to neuter it.

Oh well.

 

[SKORPI0]

I remember the field stripping competitions in my high school ROTC days. Can't remember how long it took to strip and assemble. ^_^

M-1 Garand Field Strip

 

[freejumps]

Garand was first gun I ever shot, and that was just this summer

seemed heavy and quite a kickback, and man it was loud but neat

 

[DeadByDawn]

I got a danish return from the CMP a few years ago, money well spent

 

[eldorado99]

I like SMLEs. but the M1 is nicer.

 

[mizzou]

that is the weapon that won world war II

i wish I had one! not enough $....

 

[bruceb]

Just looked at the Springield M1A at Caso's Gun-A-Rama, in Jersey City ... It is nice, but heavy.
It will lighten your wallet by about $2,000 by the time you add Tax and Transfer fees.
They had 2 models .. 1 for around $1700 ... other for $2000 .. I think one had the stainless steel barrel.

 

[clamum]

Kickass. I'm definitely gonna own one some day.

 

[deadlyapp]

I remember the field stripping competitions in my high school ROTC days. Can't remember how long it took to strip and assemble. ^_^

M-1 Garand Field Strip

I've gotten good enough with my AR to do it in about 15 seconds if I try to do it quickly. 1911's are real nice to breakdown too

 

[MJinZ]

I really liked the M1 in Call of Duty.

Can't for Black Ops.

 

[shortylickens]

Just looked at the Springield M1A at Caso's Gun-A-Rama, in Jersey City ... It is nice, but heavy.
It will lighten your wallet by about $2,000 by the time you add Tax and Transfer fees.
They had 2 models .. 1 for around $1700 ... other for $2000 .. I think one had the stainless steel barrel.

There is no THE Springfield M1A. There are several Springfield M1A's. And you should not be paying 2 grand for the basic models. 1400 plus tax. And If you buy it in store you should not be paying transfer fees.
Is it legal for you to buy it out of state and drive it across the line?