CMP Garand

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So I have pretty much decided on purchasing a garand through the CMP. However, I still have some questions about what to order. I want something that will be reliable, affordable, nostalgic. I do not need a museum piece and do not want to spend a fortune. I was looking at the field grade for $495 and at the Service Grade for $595. I see that some are SA and some are HRA. I am assuming springfield armory and henry repeating arms are the acronyms. Now, is it worth the 100$ to go up to the service grade? Which brand should I get? I think typically when you say "Garand" most people are referring to the Springfields, is that a correct assumption? I just want to make an educated purchase and not wish I went a different direction later on down the road.
 
I would get service grade. "HRA" stands for Harrington & Richardson Arms. Hurry, and don't worry about the money. You will never be able to buy an M1 this cheap again.

Tim
 
I'm partial to the Springfield ones, (the original Springfield Armory)
Just picked up an early one s/n 409,xxx.
reamer
 
Yes, it is worth spending the extra $100 for the service grade!

Basically Garand denotes model, not the maker "Springfield". Most people think "Springfield Armory" when you say M1 or Garand, but many people are hunting IHC, HRA and Winchester made M1 Garands as well. Get what ever make you want, they all are reliable. Springfield is the most common, and IHC is the hardest to find.

As a FYI, the CMP mostly have Korean era service grade rifles. The odds of getting a WWII era are kinda low. :(
 
I'm partial to the new Springfield models. Mostly cause that's what I have! :p
If going CMP, I'd go service grade as well. From what I've seen here, the extra $100 seems to get you what would generally be considered well over $100 of better. The Service Grades may sometimes have new stocks as well, and that's well over $100 bought separately.


If you were planning on a rebuild/custom work, I may go for a Rack or Field. No sense paying extra for parts that are just going to be chucked off anyway.
 
I got a S/A service grade last year. I didn't ask for anything special and got a post war rifle made in 1955. The metal is in near new condition and it shoots great. The wood was very nice as well and matches the rifle well. I would get the service grade and do it soon. You will be happy with it.
 
Actually, what is the field grade like? I've heard that CMP stuff tends to be an excellent value for the money, and what many would consider to be 'okay' tends to be good. And what many say is 'good' tends to be excellent.
 
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I have heard the field grade can be hit or miss. I would go the extra $100 and get a service grade if you want a nice rifle out of the box.
 
Get a service grade. You could get lucky with a field grade but you might not. Read the descriptions... yours could very well match the description and you couldn't really complain. If you can go in person you might be able to find real deals in the rack and field grades, but if you're leaving it up to them I'd definitely go service grade.
 
If it were me, I would go Service grade or better if this is going to be your only M-1. Look at a CMP M-1 as an investment because it is. The pain of spending money on one of these is gone when the Fed-X truck pulls up to your house.
 
CMP - acquisition questions

Not trying to hijack the thread, but in reading the CMP website, to qualify for a CMP Garand, one must be a member of a CMP-affiliated club. The only one in my area is a high school ROTC. Since I graduated from HS in '92, I don't think I'll be able to hang with the HS shooting team.

I'm not looking for "technical loopholes" but suggestions on how to meet this requirement since the nearest club is some distance away.

I'm not in a position to buy one, just curious.

Thanks,
Q
 
sta500rdr, if you can physically go to the North Store, definitely take that route. It's worth the trip! :D

Now, concerning controlling yourself; the secret is to take cash, and LEAVE your credit cards at home. I painfully learned that lesson... :eek:

Let us know what you get! ;)
 
I mapquested the trip and it looks like about 6 hours each way. I might have to buy some flowers knock off a few lines of the honey-do list before I drop the "I am driving to ohio to buy guns" bomb.
 
If you buy a rifle at the CMP stores, are you still required to have a club membership and the paperwork certifying "marksmanship activity"? I thought I read somewhere that buying from the store is just like any other gun shop.
 
Genesio1911 asks:
If you buy a rifle at the CMP stores, are you still required to have a club membership and the paperwork certifying "marksmanship activity"?
Click to expand...

ALL requirements still apply at the walk-in stores.... and you pay Michigan and Alabama sales tax, as opposed to shipping charges.

Best regards,
Swampy

Garands forever
 
The weather is too cold now... but if you or anyone is going to Camp Perry, consider combining it with taking the family to Cedar Point amusement park, it is only a half-hour away and may make the "honey" and/or the kids feel a little more appreciated. There are a couple other family attractions (Great Bear Lodge, Kalahari Indoor Park) nearby too.
 
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