asmurff Posted March 14, 2014 Report Posted March 14, 2014 I got an email from CMP yesterday saying my paperwork for a M1 Garand was approved and it would be shipping in 30-60 days.
Microgunner Posted March 14, 2014 Report Posted March 14, 2014 Great news on a great rifle.We'll expect photos of course.
techmike Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 Excellent! I remember getting mine. It came via USPS and was leaning against my front door when I got home from work.
asmurff Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Posted March 21, 2014 Did you at least know when it shipped?
techmike Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 Nope. It was a very confusing time for the CMP, Clinton had just been elected. I had passed my FBI background check, the CMP had cashed my check, but they said it might be a year or more before I received my rifle, due to "outside influences". I contacted my US congressman, and the rifle was delivered several weeks later.
asmurff Posted April 5, 2014 Author Report Posted April 5, 2014 Got notice today from CMP the M1 got shipped.
techmike Posted April 5, 2014 Report Posted April 5, 2014 Hey Smurf, just as an FYI, I put one of THESE in my M1, and recommend all M1 owners consider getting & installing one. If it saves just one "M1 thumb" it's worth it. Believe me. I think it does disqualify your rifle from certain stock competitions if you plan on that, but for range use, hunting, ect it's the way to go. And it's not a permanent mod, you can swap it back out. Click the detail tab for more info.
asmurff Posted April 5, 2014 Author Report Posted April 5, 2014 Thanks TM I've saved the site to my favorites. No matter who I've talked about getting the M1 everyone has warmed me about Garand Thumb :o , so I'll take them seriously.
techmike Posted April 6, 2014 Report Posted April 6, 2014 Garand Thumb Imagine if you will, placing your thumb (was the right one for me) on an anvil, and having it wacked with a 16 oz framing hammer.
techmike Posted April 7, 2014 Report Posted April 7, 2014 Nice Smurff, very nice. This really helped me get mine shooting the way I wanted it to. They come out of the CMP functional, but not necessarily finely tuned. Have fun buddy!!
Microgunner Posted April 7, 2014 Report Posted April 7, 2014 That's a good looking rifle with some great looking wood.
asmurff Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Posted April 8, 2014 Obviously the furniture is new, I was expecting one with some minor flaws at least.
asmurff Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Posted April 12, 2014 Stock is brand new it has a 2013 mfg. date on the inside.I installed the Holbrook device you recommended TM, very simple to install.Got a chance to go shot it yesterday only problem I had is the windage on the rear sight doesn't appear to be working. No move at all when it is turned. Doing some research now on how to fix it.
techmike Posted April 12, 2014 Report Posted April 12, 2014 Hey Smurff, some of those sights were greased way back when, and the grease has most likely petrified. A good soaking in an ultrasonic if you have one should loosen it up. Otherwise diss-assembly and new lube.+1 on the "device" :thumb:
rodent.22 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Posted April 12, 2014 Smurff you hit the jackpot!!! CONGRATS! :beer:
techmike Posted April 12, 2014 Report Posted April 12, 2014 Obviously the furniture is new, I was expecting one with some minor flaws at least.Rodent is correct - jackpot! Mine had broken hand-guards, and would eject the clip & 8th round after firing the 7th round. Also had a loose gas tube.
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