CMP M1 Garand - worth getting?

kmittleman · Nov 17, 2013

Hi all,

I was looking at these for $625 on CMP's website. Are these worth having? I mainly want an accurate M1 to shoot at the range and don't care serial numbers matching up, etc. Do you all think the $625 model would fit the bill?

CasualObserver · Nov 17, 2013

kmittleman said:
Hi all,

I was looking at these for $625 on CMP's website. Are these worth having? I mainly want an accurate M1 to shoot at the range and don't care serial numbers matching up, etc. Do you all think the $625 model would fit the bill?

Good deal. The Service Grade for $625 is a great way to get a piece of history and a fine shooter. Get one along with a $98 can of HXP ammo and have a blast at the range. I have both a SA and a H&R Service Grade. Get them while you can, they won't be available forever and you can't find one for that price outside of CMP.

Jimbob2.0 · Nov 17, 2013

Yes, if I hadn't gotten my hra from a board member I'd get a cmp gun

No better deal on earth

UpperMarlboroMan · Nov 17, 2013

You cannot beat it. Just go look at Gunbroker at the prices for Garands. There is quite a premium for CMP rifles with papers. You would be hard pressed to get a Garand for $625 these days. I just got mine last week and it is great. It is almost all matching HRA parts with the exception of the SA replacement op rod. And for the $25 shipping charge, you get a nice Plano hard plastic rifle case.

So why the premium for the CMP Garands? Because you just cannot walk in and buy one unless you meet the eligibility requirements and provide proof:
1) US Citizenship
2) Over the age of 18 years old
3) Membership in a CMP affiliated organization (I joined the M1 Collector's Club for $14)
4) Marksmanship or firearm related activity (your C&R license is sufficient but there are other ways to be eligible)
5) Be eligible to own a firearm (they do a NICS)

You must get the mail order form notarized as well.

As another poster said, make sure you also buy some of the HXP ammo. You will be hard pressed to find a better source of ammo for the Garand. Remember that modern .30-06 is not appropriate for a Garand UNLESS it specifically says it is for the Garand OR you have modified the Garand to fire it.

NateIU10 · Nov 17, 2013

Yes. Just shot mine for the first time today, and it was amazing.

Dan44 · Nov 17, 2013

Heck yes

Not_an_outlaw · Nov 18, 2013

UpperMarlboroMan said:
4) Marksmanship or firearm related activity (your C&R license is sufficient but there are other ways to be eligible)

Can anyone expound on items that would meet the criteria of #4 above?

budman93 · Nov 18, 2013

Not_an_outlaw said:
Can anyone expound on items that would meet the criteria of #4 above?

Its on their website.
http://www.odcmp.com/Sales/eligibility.htm

Americus · Nov 18, 2013

Not_an_outlaw · Nov 18, 2013

Anyone think an HQL will work?

I used to shoot regularly about once a week at MSAR many years ago, but they would not sign anything.

Yingpin · Nov 18, 2013

I think they are a great deal. I received my first one last week and it was the Springfield Armory Service Grade and it is in great condition for $625 and it has a great plastic CMP Gun Case.

I have been learning a lot about these guns with help from members on this board and it seems like the ones they are releasing now are in great shape.

Jim'sKid · Nov 18, 2013

Definitely a good deal and a great shooter. Just make sure you take it apart completely and give it a thorough cleaning. They've been packed away awhile.

ken792 · Nov 18, 2013

No, leave them for me.

I've ordered two SA and one HRA Service Grades. All three of them are great and totally worth it.

trickg · Nov 18, 2013

I think everyone should own either an M1 Garand or an M1 Carbine - both if you can. I own the Garand, but I'm looking to pick up a Carbine at some point.

Mooseman · Nov 18, 2013

Buy it now while you still can.

Ragnar · Nov 18, 2013

Not_an_outlaw said:
Anyone think an HQL will work?

I used to shoot regularly about once a week at MSAR many years ago, but they would not sign anything.

I don't know about a HQL, but they accept the Maryland Police Training Commission online Firearms Safety Training certificate that was offered up until Oct. 1.

stu929 · Nov 18, 2013

They are a great deal.

If you do it put a sticky note on your order saying first time buyer not looking for history just want a great shooter. Please send me the best barrel numbers you come across.

Does this mean you will get a pristine barrel no but many have included stickies and they seem to come through when they can.

Just to restate the obvious YES there are well worth it, I have 3 with like new barrels that are all great shooters.

I used a hunters safety card, I would think an HQL would work. Honestly call them and ask they are great to deal with and constantly over deliver.

ken792 · Nov 18, 2013

Ragnar said:
I don't know about a HQL, but they accept the Maryland Police Training Commission online Firearms Safety Training certificate that was offered up until Oct. 1.

If they took that, then they should take the HQL.

I just did the proof of marksmanship form and had an NRA RSO fill it out. You can basically bring it to any range and have an RSO watch you and fill it out.
http://www.odcmp.com/competitions/forms/marksmanship.pdf

AssMan · Nov 18, 2013

Can anyone comment on the actual delivery time as stated, meaning 120-180 days? Is it more, less or about right?

necrodude · Nov 18, 2013

ken792 said:
If they took that, then they should take the HQL.

I just did the proof of marksmanship form and had an NRA RSO fill it out. You can basically bring it to any range and have an RSO watch you and fill it out.
http://www.odcmp.com/competitions/forms/marksmanship.pdf

Yep that's exactly what I did when I was getting my first CMP Garand. The range officers at the NRA range have no problem signing the sheet off.

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