Shot my CMP M1 for the first time today

[bevilsiz]

I got out my new M1 today. She is a field grade rifle. She didn't disappoint. Only took 6 shots to sight in and me and my cousin were hitting 4 inch clay targets at 100 yds. I also shot my K98. I LOVE MY M1 MUCH BETTER THOUGH! I think I'm obsessed with it.

 

[dubsac]

congrats on the new M1, they are a blast to shoot

 

[sporter]

With CMP Garands you might want to get a new action spring. Many are worn on the field and service grade units.

Brownells has them for like $8.

 

[03A3]

Spare parts are always a good thing.

 

[bevilsiz]

I'll keep it in mind.

 

[DragonGunner]

I bought 2 FG Garands...one had a stiffer pull on the OP Rod than the other, figured the spring was weaker in the other, so took it out an atretched it a little, now its about like the other, maybe just a little stiffer....both have shot hundreds of rounds flawless.....wonder if there is a way to check the op spring to know when its getting too weak....?

 

[bevilsiz]

Mine seemed fine today. Now my cousin wants one, and so do the guys at the range.

 

[DragonGunner]

Spare parts are always a good thing.

Only if you can find them....lol.....got all of them sorted an marked in cans yet? Know which house an safe they are in? Can't find them...buy some more....lol

 

[DragonGunner]

Mine seemed fine today. Now my cousin wants one, and so do the guys at the range.

An before long you will want another one too!!!!

 

[sporter]

Some come with good springs, some with worn.

Spending $10 to reduce wear on your piece of history is worth the peace of mind.

Don't forget those Garands love grease.

 

[MidwestMuzzleloader]

I think I saw this on another thread, but did you get your M1 at attebury?

 

[bevilsiz]

An before long you will want another one too!!!!

Gotta get this one paid off first.

 

[bevilsiz]

No, got it at CMP last weekend

 

[MidwestMuzzleloader]

So here is a stupid question for you? Was this at a shoot or the north store in Ohio? What did you have to do to join the CMP?

 

[bevilsiz]

So here is a stupid question for you? Was this at a shoot or the north store in Ohio? What did you have to do to join the CMP?

It's all on their website. Just showed them my birth certificate, hunters safety course card, or LTCH works too. Also showed I was a member of one of their member clubs. This is on their site too.

 

[JohnP82]

Congrats! Beautiful firearms!!!

 

[MidwestMuzzleloader]

Thanks for the info. After reading your two threads on picking out an M1, i have been bitten by the bug. I am going to have to get an M1.

 

[bevilsiz]

I've been wanting one for over 14 years. I got it to honor my grandpa. He was a soldier in ww2. Plus they're fun to shoot. I can see why our boys loved them. It's worth the trip to pick your own.

 

[03A3]

There's length spec for the op spring but right now I don't know what it is without looking it up. It seems the spring has to get pretty bad before you have a lot of trouble. I've seen several that were broken. That doesn't mean that using a bad spring is good. It's more a testament to the hardiness of the design.

No Dave, I still haven't found all of those parts. But they're right here somewhere.

 

[Phil502]

I got mine all cleaned up and Tung oiled, am looking forward to taking her out for a date.