M1 Addict - I Ordered Again

Mendozaco · Mar 9, 2017

My name is ....x and I am an M1 Garand addict. There is no cure for me and I have learned to accept the consequences. My wife will leave me this year because of my addiction. Her loss! If you just grinned, you’re an addict too.

It has been exactly one year, one month and 8 days since my last AAA meeting (order from the CMP). I fought hard against my addiction, but today I lost the battle and jumped on the bandwagon.

I placed an order today for two M1 Garands field grade at $830.00 each and dropped the order in the mail. I wrote a nice note requesting two HRA receivers. My past experience with CMP has been positive. When I placed an order for two rifles and include a nice note including the words “Sincerely & Please” I get a 50% chance of what I asked (one rifle) for each order. In 2015, I ordered the annual limit and placed a note with each order requesting lock bar sight. I ended up with 7 M1’s with lock bar sights.

This year I will add a note to each order and will report the annual outcome.

What are my chances of getting 50% or more?

How long will it take from today to receive the M1s?

What has been your experience with CMP?

Doco Overboard · Mar 9, 2017

No wonder every body has to wait so long,you've had them busy. Let go and let god.

j_h_smith · Mar 9, 2017

The only issue I ever had when requesting a specific manufacturer, I got what I wanted, but the grade was off. I tend to get better rifles when I don't make a request. This is my experience and I hope that others can say that it different for them.

Good Luck!

dad4 · Mar 11, 2017

Pretty funny lead in. You need a strong shoulder for all of those Garands. I was at the range this week talking to a couple guys who gave up their Garands due to bad shoulders. I can do about 40 rounds and pack it in.

nomade · Mar 11, 2017

Uh, I need to buy me one.

j_h_smith · Mar 11, 2017

Best deals can still be found at the CMP.

CasualObserver · Mar 11, 2017

Did you just drop your order in the mail recently? If so, I might have some bad news. They are showing sold out as of January 25th for field grades. Probably come back after a while, but there is a good chance they'll be sending your order back I suspect.

http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/m1-garand/

Reptile · Mar 11, 2017

When I checked yesterday all they had left for $830 was CMP specials. I believe they are service grade with pitted receivers, new barrels and stocks, and other used USGI parts.

Mendozaco · Mar 12, 2017

My order are for the "CMP Special FIELD GRADE (.30-06) M1 Garand". They're available based on your link. Thanks for the heads-up.

Blacksmith101 · Mar 12, 2017

Mendozaco said:
My order are for the "CMP Special FIELD GRADE (.30-06) M1 Garand". They're available based on your link. Thanks for the heads-up.

Those will have a new barrel and new stock but the receiver will look more "field grade" than on most Specials. But they should be great shooters. :thumbsup:

Jimbob2.0 · Mar 12, 2017

Nice. I a bit more of a M1 carbine addict, rarely see one I don't try to buy.

yellowsled · Mar 15, 2017

I wish you the best, but pitted receivers and new replacement barrels, meh. Rather spend a bit more and get a receiver in nice shape and GI barrel.

Mendozaco · Mar 15, 2017

yellowsled said:
I wish you the best, but pitted receivers and new replacement barrels, meh. Rather spend a bit more and get a receiver in nice shape and GI barrel.

You could be right. Lets wait for the results. Regardless of the outcome it's a M1 and a temporary fix for my bad habit. :party29:

Five years from now there wouldn't be any more left at the cmp and we will regret for not getting at least the pitted receivers. Prices are increasing every year by 15% to 20% at private auctions and I'm amazed how high people are paying for one these days. 3 years ago a purchased navy 308 national match at local gunshop for $350.00. No bs. It truly happened. I will post pictures of it later this weey.

Thanks for the support.

yellowsled · Mar 16, 2017

I think it will be a excellent shooter, but he purist in me cringes. Lol

Mendozaco · Mar 23, 2017

14 days later from the date (March 9th 2017) of mailing I received the order received e-mail (March 23, 2017). Not bad! Now, I'm waiting for the debit card charge.

"We have received and verified your recent order. There is nothing that we will be able to tell you about the order until we have input all orders received ahead of yours into the system. Your order will now advance to our sales area and from there to our shipping area. Please note, that unless otherwise listed, our order to ship time is at least 30-60 days. You will receive other emails as the order progresses.

Your customer # is 302xxx. The order will not show as pending on the estore until the Sales Department processes and assigns an order number to it. If you have any problems logging onto the estore, please let us know.

Thank you for your order and your support of our program.

Definie Scott
CMP Sales Order Processing
256-835-8455 ext 344
dscott@thecmp.org""

ken792 · Mar 23, 2017

I'll probably order another this year if service or field grades return. I haven't bought one since the one I picked off the racks in 2014 and haven't ordered one since 2013.

cantstop · Mar 26, 2017

I see they are still selling 6,000,000 serial number service grades for $1,200. IIRC these were the last Garands made and are a must have for some collectors.

dreadpirate · Mar 27, 2017

cantstop said:
I see they are still selling 6,000,000 serial number service grades for $1,200. IIRC these were the last Garands made and are a must have for some collectors.

Thanks - just what I need - someone to get me spun up to spend money on a Garand I don;t have room for

ken792 · Mar 27, 2017

One of my friends picked up a 6mil earlier this year at Anniston and it was all correct except for the wood. It was easy enough to get a correct stock for it.

Mendozaco · Mar 29, 2017

Here is an update I received today. I need to make a decision before the end of the day tomorrow. What to do????

"""Mr. xxxxx,

The armorers are working on Field Grade Specials at this time and it could take another week or longer for your order to be filled. I am just reaching out to you to see if you would be interested in changing your order to the Special grade rifle (RM1SPECIAL $1030) for an additional $200 since they are ready to ship. The rifles are not available online. We are just offering them to customers with orders already in house. Please let me know by March 31, if you are interested in changing your order. If not, you will receive an email once your Special Field grade order is ready to ship.

Thank you,

M........

Customer Relations/Sales Supervisor
Civilian Marksmanship Program :'''''

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