My first garand * update PART 2*

[phungn]

I finally got my first garand today. I had to run to a distant Fedex twice since they told me they didn't have it and called later to say they did.

I'm a little bummed I didn't get a WW2 reciever or USGI stock but that's just how the it happens. Can't be all lottery winners :'(

I have some dupage stocks on the way and am putting a new order. My only fear is that I will get a WW2 receiver with TE4 ME3 or the absolute limit of a service grade.

http://imgur.com/a/iEGwy

*UPDATE POST 40*

[NOTABIKER]

why not a WW 2 receiver. Geeeeeez.

[phungn]

why not a WW 2 receiver. Geeeeeez.

I mean I put in a new order to try for a replacement. I'm afraid I'm going to get what I asked for, a WW2 but with throat erosion and muzzle erosion at the limit. This one is ok at TE 3 ME 1+. I'd hate to get rid of a good shooter and replace it with a bad one just because the other one is a WW2.

[pterrell]

It's a nice Garand OP. If you want to try your luck again just keep ordering them one by one and sell whatever you don't like. Garands regularly sell for between $800 and $1000 on here so you should be able to break even or maybe make a little bit.

[Armistice]

Wood looks great

My Garand is Korean era, 1953. However, it shoots like a champ. 7/8 at 100yds my first time shooting it. I don't think you can ever go bad with a Garand

[aghauler]

I finally got my first garand today. I had to run to a distant Fedex twice since they told me they didn't have it and called later to say they did.

I'm a little bummed I didn't get a WW2 reciever or USGI stock but that's just how the it happens. Can't be all lottery winners :'(

I have some dupage stocks on the way and am putting a new order. My only fear is that I will get a WW2 receiver with TE4 ME3 or the absolute limit of a service grade.

http://imgur.com/a/iEGwy

NICE looking Garand! Don't be disappointed!

There is no magic in a Garand with a WW2 Receiver and all the rest of it is later based on drawing numbers and wood. Unless you're hoping to find a completely correct WW2 Garand, which most likely won't happen as they would end up on the CMP Auction site. They were know to slip though years ago until the CMP came up the newer grading standards and tighter scrutiny of the rifles. Now IF you got a WW2 receiver with correct bbl date for that receiver you'd have something of value. Plus it would be a bases for the hunt for parts and wood with correct drawing numbers and finish, plus the hunt for the correct wood can be interesting also.
I've had Garand's with mid to early 1941 serial numbers that all had been through rebuild so they were just a nice Garand, I also ended up with just a barreled receiver with an early 1941 date with high TE and MW numbers, it sold at a no reserve auction for over $900!!! That was about 8 years ago when CMP was selling SG Garands for $400.

Just keep trying!

[TMB 1]

I mean I put in a new order to try for a replacement. I'm afraid I'm going to get what I asked for, a WW2 but with throat erosion and muzzle erosion at the limit. This one is ok at TE 3 ME 1+. I'd hate to get rid of a good shooter and replace it with a bad one just because the other one is a WW2.

Nice Garand!
Replace it? Doesn't hurt to have more than one. If you get one with WWII serial number and it doesn't shoot good, you could re-barrel it.

[jthai]

I know exactly how you feel bro. I was reading how people were adding little 'pretty please' notes on their cmp orders for what they were looking for and got it so I asked nicely for a ww2 receiver. Didnt get one. Thought about trying again but I already have three. On the plus side, the one I got does shoot well.

[Seaweed02]

Its a beauty!

I would be proud to own that one. It is a beauty for sure and you should keep it even if you do get another one. In fact I'll buy that one from you if you do get another one.

[TMB 1]

I finally got my first garand today. I had to run to a distant Fedex twice since they told me they didn't have it and called later to say they did.

I'm a little bummed I didn't get a WW2 reciever or USGI stock but that's just how the it happens. Can't be all lottery winners :'(

I have some dupage stocks on the way and am putting a new order. My only fear is that I will get a WW2 receiver with TE4 ME3 or the absolute limit of a service grade.

http://imgur.com/a/iEGwy

What stock did you order from Dupage, a USGI? The stock you have looks really nice. It just needs some oil, like BLO, Tung or Teak oil.

[Grendl]

Was that service grade!?! It's so clean! And that stock is gorgeous, I'd have been thrilled.

[peppermintman]

Wood looks great

My Garand is Korean era, 1953. However, it shoots like a champ. 7/8 at 100yds my first time shooting it. I don't think you can ever go bad with a Garand

I have a '53 also and it came with a Dupage when I bought it. Because my receiver and barrel has not been redone I chose not to keep the Dupage stock. Way too new wood look so I hunted and found the correct stock. Had to do some steaming and sanding and used as much tung oil the wood wood would take and happy with an "older look." I'm very with the way it shoots and sheet why the guys with AR's lay it down and go to their car ? Sorry folks I dont know why I do a complete field strip and clean it each time I take it out but I was told to keep my weapon clean long ago, so I still do it

Take it out and shoot it and have a good time. Go to Brownell's youtube and watch closely. Keep that trigger guard open or the trigger pack wont go all the way down I take it and my SKS now and the guys with the little black rifles enjoy them lots. Is getting wood good?

[Enfield47]

That's a keeper for sure. Congrats!

[phungn]

Was that service grade!?! It's so clean! And that stock is gorgeous, I'd have been thrilled.

Yeah it's a service grade. I tend to like a little bit more honest wear. I'd get a field grade if it wasn't for the fear of a bad bore. I've now prepared myself to do the 12/ year limit until I get a WW2 receiver with a good bore.

I'll take this one out to shoot and then compare it to the new one when it comes home and pick between the two. The new wood looks ok, but it doesn't have a vintage feel to it anymore. I ordered new stocks USGI stocks from dupage but it doesn't come with metal. I'm not sure how I'm going to get metal for it yet. Honestly it's probably going to stay off the rifle until I decide if its a decent shooter.

The cylinder isn't very tight on the barrel. There iss a tiny bit of movement up and down the barrel. I'm not sure how much this is going to affect accuracy but I'll see.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

Yeah it's a service grade. I tend to like a little bit more honest wear. I'd get a field grade if it wasn't for the fear of a bad bore. I've now prepared myself to do the 12/ year limit until I get a WW2 receiver with a good bore.

I'll take this one out to shoot and then compare it to the new one when it comes home and pick between the two. The new wood looks ok, but it doesn't have a vintage feel to it anymore. I ordered new stocks USGI stocks from dupage but it doesn't come with metal. I'm not sure how I'm going to get metal for it yet. Honestly it's probably going to stay off the rifle until I decide if its a decent shooter.

The cylinder isn't very tight on the barrel. There iss a tiny bit of movement up and down the barrel. I'm not sure how much this is going to affect accuracy but I'll see.

I appreciate "correct" Garands as well as the next guy, but the particular rifle you posted for $650 shipped to your door with all the CMP trimmings is a tremendous bargain and worthy of any Garand enthusiast's collection.

IMHO I would be happy with what they sent me, shoot and enjoy it, and not dick it up by changing a bunch of stuff on it.