I just completed the Civilian Marksmanship Program Advanced Maintenance Class (AMC) for the M1 Garand (02/26/16 - 02/28/16). I highly recommend the class for anyone who wants to build an M1 Garand from the ground up and have a chance to customize/accurize it to your shooting needs. You can buy the M1 directly from CMP for less than the class but you do not get the joy of building it yourself.
The class is only offered at the CMP Custom Shop in Anniston, AL. The class covers the following:
•Component purpose and function
•Use of gauges
•Commercial barrel installation, chambering and headspace
•Component selection and inspection
•Fitting and proper assembly of a complete CMP Special rifle
•Some discussion of malfunctions and their remedies
•Accurizing techniques for the M1
You also have direct access to the CMP G1 gunsmiths who teach the class and work with you to get your M1 Garand built to specification. Most of the parts used are from CMP stock. The stock is new and a new Criterion barrel is included. You do have the opportunity to custom fit the bolt and barrel to achieve the best fit possible.
The class runs about 3 days and includes visiting the CMP warehouses, operations center, and CMP store (open early for attendees). The cost is $1830 (includes donuts/coffee in the morning, lunch every day, snacks throughout the day, a t-shirt, and the rifle you build w/sling and had plastic case). Not cheap but I think the level and quality of instruction is worth the price.
I wish the CMP provided a hardcopy of the slides used or at least an online link to the PowerPoint and videos being used. The goal is to get them online at some point but for right now, take good notes. Also, while you are there, take a trip to the CMP Talladega Range (about 30 minutes away from the CMP Custom Shop).
I have attached a few pictures from the class.
The class is only offered at the CMP Custom Shop in Anniston, AL. The class covers the following:
•Component purpose and function
•Use of gauges
•Commercial barrel installation, chambering and headspace
•Component selection and inspection
•Fitting and proper assembly of a complete CMP Special rifle
•Some discussion of malfunctions and their remedies
•Accurizing techniques for the M1
You also have direct access to the CMP G1 gunsmiths who teach the class and work with you to get your M1 Garand built to specification. Most of the parts used are from CMP stock. The stock is new and a new Criterion barrel is included. You do have the opportunity to custom fit the bolt and barrel to achieve the best fit possible.
The class runs about 3 days and includes visiting the CMP warehouses, operations center, and CMP store (open early for attendees). The cost is $1830 (includes donuts/coffee in the morning, lunch every day, snacks throughout the day, a t-shirt, and the rifle you build w/sling and had plastic case). Not cheap but I think the level and quality of instruction is worth the price.
I wish the CMP provided a hardcopy of the slides used or at least an online link to the PowerPoint and videos being used. The goal is to get them online at some point but for right now, take good notes. Also, while you are there, take a trip to the CMP Talladega Range (about 30 minutes away from the CMP Custom Shop).
I have attached a few pictures from the class.
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