My M1 Garand WOW!

[lmudave]

I'm heading out tomorrow to shoot my HRA garand for the first time too! totally psyched.

[Donk310]

Back of safe? Three years? Why? That is a criminal waste of a fine, classic military rifle.

Mainly because I needed an adjustable gas plug. Took me two years to order it, then once I got it, it took me another six months to install it. Then up till now to test it. Man I got kids... what more can I say.

[Donk310]

why another? you haven't shot this one in 3 years...

Because I have Garand fever now. I need a different color. I once had AR fever, it wore off 5 ARs later.

[Donk310]

Going to shoot my Garand for the first time this weekend, can't wait!
Also, I plan to reload for it using the Lee single stage. Do you recommend it?

Stand by for some of the most fun you will ever have shooting paper. Sorry, I don't reload, and I don't know a thing about it. I'm sure someone here can answer that for you if they haven't already.

[Donk310]

what kind of ammo were you shooting at angeles? I own a few garands but never had a chance to shoot any of them because all my ammo is magnetic

I was using federal stuff from wally world. 180 grain. They checked my ammo like three times. But its good to go stuff if you have the cashola.

[Xingu]

Okay... My M1 Garand has been sitting in the back of my safe (unfired) for about 3 years. It has only come out occasionally for me to hold while watching Band of Brothers here and there. Today I took this thing out to Angeles and fired it for the first time. If you were there today then you saw me cheesing for hours. WOW! I have found my new love. I've got to get another one for back-up.

OK Sir,
This is a clearcut case of firearms abuse. We will be sending someone to your house to surrender your firearms. If you can reform, you may one day be reunited with your firearms, however, it is not guaranteed. Please PM me your address and I will be over to take custody of the abused/neglected firearms.

[Calplinker]

Garand

I bought an HR Service Grade Special from CMP a year or two ago and shot it a few times.

Lot's of nostalgia, particularly since my father carried one in WWII.

Having said that, it isn't one of my favorite rifles. Nothing against my particular rifle as it is nearly flawless and shoots great.

It's just that when it comes to older guns, I prefer the Mauser, SVT-40, SKS, or K11, etc., over the Garand. Not that they are better, its just that I prefer them, so that's what I reach for when I go shooting.

When bought it I got 6 or 800 rounds of ammo from CMP and have probably shot less than 100 through it.

I'll never sell it, but it just sits in the safe getting pushed further and further back as I reach for guns that I like better.

Not knocking the gun as I am better versed than most on its history. I'm just saying that for me, I'm just don't care all that much for it.

[MrExel17]

3 years how dare you, I need me one of them.

[MT1]

You guys take out your guns and fondle them while watching certain shows

[Xingu]

I bought an HR Service Grade Special from CMP a year or two ago and shot it a few times.

Lot's of nostalgia, particularly since my father carried one in WWII.

Having said that, it isn't one of my favorite rifles. Nothing against my particular rifle as it is nearly flawless and shoots great.

It's just that when it comes to older guns, I prefer the Mauser, SVT-40, SKS, or K11, etc., over the Garand. Not that they are better, its just that I prefer them, so that's what I reach for when I go shooting.

When bought it I got 6 or 800 rounds of ammo from CMP and have probably shot less than 100 through it.

I'll never sell it, but it just sits in the safe getting pushed further and further back as I reach for guns that I like better.

Not knocking the gun as I am better versed than most on its history. I'm just saying that for me, I'm just don't care all that much for it.

Heretic. Blasphemer.

You guys take out your guns and fondle them while watching certain shows

Not really certain shows. Any show. Sometimes I wake up early and cook breakfast for my Garand (before she wakes up) to show her how much I care. Then I rub her with bacon grease and we fool around on BLM land. Its Love. You will understand when you grow up and fall in love one day.

[C.W.M.V.]

Back of safe? Three years? Why? That is a criminal waste of a fence post.

Good for you OP, getting it out and putting some lead down range.
But I just don't understand the garand thing. Feels so awful in hand.

[Donk310]

I bought an HR Service Grade Special from CMP a year or two ago and shot it a few times.

Lot's of nostalgia, particularly since my father carried one in WWII.

Having said that, it isn't one of my favorite rifles. Nothing against my particular rifle as it is nearly flawless and shoots great.

It's just that when it comes to older guns, I prefer the Mauser, SVT-40, SKS, or K11, etc., over the Garand. Not that they are better, its just that I prefer them, so that's what I reach for when I go shooting.

When bought it I got 6 or 800 rounds of ammo from CMP and have probably shot less than 100 through it.

I'll never sell it, but it just sits in the safe getting pushed further and further back as I reach for guns that I like better.

Not knocking the gun as I am better versed than most on its history. I'm just saying that for me, I'm just don't care all that much for it.

I can certainly relate. I was you for 3 years.

[Donk310]

Good for you OP, getting it out and putting some lead down range.
But I just don't understand the garand thing. Feels so awful in hand.

Not mine

[Donk310]

You guys take out your guns and fondle them while watching certain shows

Well, I don't really fondle mine. I think there are laws against that. I just hold her. She's just a baby, she needs to be held.

[ColdDeadHands1]

I bought an HR Service Grade Special from CMP a year or two ago and shot it a few times.

Lot's of nostalgia, particularly since my father carried one in WWII.

Having said that, it isn't one of my favorite rifles. Nothing against my particular rifle as it is nearly flawless and shoots great.

It's just that when it comes to older guns, I prefer the Mauser, SVT-40, SKS, or K11, etc., over the Garand. Not that they are better, its just that I prefer them, so that's what I reach for when I go shooting.

When bought it I got 6 or 800 rounds of ammo from CMP and have probably shot less than 100 through it.

I'll never sell it, but it just sits in the safe getting pushed further and further back as I reach for guns that I like better.

Not knocking the gun as I am better versed than most on its history. I'm just saying that for me, I'm just don't care all that much for it.

Friggin commie! Go back to Russia!