Bolts Rock
Living in Free America!
For nothing more than a shooter are the rack or field grades safe to shoot without having a gunsmith go over them? Safe to shoot as is is the ONLY criteria, kindly don't clutter this up outside that.
CMP Garand grade question
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stu929
M1 Addict
Everything they ship is safe to shoot.
Rack will be beat to worn ( Have personally hand selected a few of these )
Field will be worn to nice ( Have owned or hand selected multiples of these )
Service will be somewhat worn to almost new looking ( Have owned 5 or 6 of these )
Always remember the grade are ranges and there are amazing examples and stinkers in every grade.
Rack will be beat to worn ( Have personally hand selected a few of these )
Field will be worn to nice ( Have owned or hand selected multiples of these )
Service will be somewhat worn to almost new looking ( Have owned 5 or 6 of these )
Always remember the grade are ranges and there are amazing examples and stinkers in every grade.
Threeband
The M1 Does My Talking
They better be, or the CMP would have problems. I shoot both of my Field Grades (mainly the IHC) and neither has blown up yet.
The differences between the grades is explained in the descriptions. It mainly has to do with ME/TE and general wear. All should be serviceable and safely shootable. I suppose even a service grade could slip through with a serious problem, but if that happens, customer service should make it right.
The differences between the grades is explained in the descriptions. It mainly has to do with ME/TE and general wear. All should be serviceable and safely shootable. I suppose even a service grade could slip through with a serious problem, but if that happens, customer service should make it right.
dad4
Ultimate Member
If safe to shoot out of the case is your concern worry no more. CMP test fires every rifle prior to shipping. Main reason I purchased my Garand (Service grade) from them. 
Blacksmith101
Grumpy Old Man
- Jun 22, 2012
- 22,288
The CMP test fires each of their guns. But at the moment it is a moot point because only service grades and sniper models are for sale everything else is marked sold out. You might find some other grades if you take a trip to their store.
rdc
Ultimate Member
I think field grade is the lowest they've had in a while. All of the field grades seen or owned shot fine
Bolts Rock
Living in Free America!
Since South Store is only 2 hours away that's the plan.
Bolts Rock
Living in Free America!
Thanks guys, pretty much what I figured. Conflicting and inconsistent info elsewhere is why I asked here.
dreadpirate
Ultimate Member
That's interesting that some claim CMP rifles are a safety issue. Sounds like to me like dis-information from anti-gun trolls.
dreadpirate
Ultimate Member
I got the rack [EDIT - I mean field] grade M1 carbine (I know, not a Garand) and it shoots just fine. Trigger has some creep - but the rifle functions perfectly. I have had zero jams even dumping a 15 round mag.
Threeband
The M1 Does My Talking
I got a rack grade Inland carbine a few years ago. It shoots just fine. Wish I'd gotten a dozen.
Rack Grade Inland (RACK, not Field Grade)
Field Grade SA 1.0 million
Field Grade IHC
If I could hand pick them myself, I would definitely go for Field Grades.
Rack Grade Inland (RACK, not Field Grade)
Field Grade SA 1.0 million
Field Grade IHC
If I could hand pick them myself, I would definitely go for Field Grades.
Orlando
Active Member
All CMP grades are safe to fire. I will tell you that Field Gardes "can" be rough and need of a rebarrel and still be within the grade description. I have personally handled hundreds of Field Grades and many will swallow a muzzle gage and have measured 7 which is a worn out barrel. That being said Field Grades can also be very nice and some should have been graded as Service Grades. Its all luck of the draw, a crap shoot when mail ordering anything less than a Service Grade
Carefully read the greade description and expect to get that and you will never be dissapointed. Go by what others show you pictures of and when you rifle arrives you may be very dissapointed
Carefully read the greade description and expect to get that and you will never be dissapointed. Go by what others show you pictures of and when you rifle arrives you may be very dissapointed
Threeband
The M1 Does My Talking
OP lives two hours from the South Store and plans to hand pick his rifles.
Orlando
Active Member
Then Field Grades are worth a look, you may or may not find anything worth buying
Blacksmith101
Grumpy Old Man
- Jun 22, 2012
- 22,288
You should check the CMP South Store section on the CMP Forum to get an idea of what's in stock. Most report the store personnel very helpful in answering questions and seeing that the customer gets a good gun. You might also want to call before you drive if there is something special you are looking for.
http://forums.thecmp.org/forumdisplay.php?f=74
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Bolts
I reviewed several of the weekly store update threads and did not see field grade (except sniper) or rack grades listed. Basically CMP Winchester specials, service grade, and drill rifles, the threads give the counts of each type available when the store opens.
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