Ordering CMP garand, got questions.

[gb0399]

I rearanged my families Christmas vacation schedule and drove from TN to Port Clinton to get mine. It was worth it! (yes i know the south store is much closer, but like i said we were on our vacation to my parents)

 

[jogar80]

Whatever you do don't mention my name in your order. Don't admit you ever heard of me.

Thanks for the heads-up! lol

 

[vanfunk]

There's a difference between passing minimum standards and surpassing them.

YEs, Winchester was manufacturing Garands as a commercial venture, therefore they wanted to make money at it. They were not concerned with appearance, and it shows in the rough external machining of the parts. However, the functionality of the parts wasn't an issue. Like 1911A1 manufacturers, Winchester had some trouble getting set up, and production had its share of rejects, but rifles and parts accepted into service were not made to a lesser quality standard (regarding functionality) than Springfield. In other words, they weren't pretty, but they worked just fine.

vanfunk

 

[az_imuth]

The metal finish on my Winchester is rougher in appearance, but it functions perfectly and is the best shooter of the bunch. The metal finish on my 1942 SA rifle is also fairly rough when compared to post-war models.

I often read comments about Winchester trying to make money during the war, and while this is true, it should be noted that they had to look out for their own interest or they wouldn't have a company to run once the war was over. SA was a government operation and didn't have such concerns. I think this made a huge difference in the outlook between the two.

Personally, I like the rough, scaly finish on my Winchester M1.

 

[sarge83]

I have a service grade HRA and two field grade SA's. I aquired the HRA via mail order and it is sweet, looks nearly new. The two SA's I picked off the shelf myself at the store in Anniston. They were Danes that had been returned and in good condition for field grade garands. I did replace the stock on one of them, but otherwise they are functional and shoot great groups. If you can go to Anniston and pick the apple from the tree that is the best way to get a nice garand. Borrow a bore gauge at the store and get the best bore, you can always put a new stock on the metal. Good luck!