M1 Garand Question

jrhzn · Sep 21, 2017

Looking for an M1 Garand chambered in .308 I came across Shuffs parkerizing. in addition to restoring the Garand he can turn it into a mini-G very cool check it out.

http://shuffsparkerizing.com/services/the-mini-g/

Now back to looking for a .308 so I can send it to Shuff and turn it into a mini

Anyone know where I can get a .308?

Doco Overboard · Sep 21, 2017

Check out CMP wtb/wts. Just keep in mind what you'll get for it and what the return will be once the works all done.

Qbeam · Sep 21, 2017

They have a CMP Special Grade already in .308 for a decent price:

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

You will have to meet the CMP qualifications, but they are not that hard.

Q

DutchV · Sep 21, 2017

Shuff's just turned my slightly beatup Garand into a perfect tanker (okay, a Mini-G). He does excellent work. You won't be disappointed.

jrhzn · Sep 21, 2017

Doco Overboard said:
Check out CMP wtb/wts. Just keep in mind what you'll get for it and what the return will be once the works all done.

Not sure what CMP is will google it...

jrhzn · Sep 21, 2017

Qbeam said:
They have a CMP Special Grade already in .308 for a decent price:

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

You will have to meet the CMP qualifications, but they are not that hard.

Q

Thanks AWESOME

Threeband · Sep 21, 2017

Why buy a Special Grade only to have it cut down into a Mini G?

Why not send him a Field Grade in .30-06 and let him rebarrel it as part of the conversion?

Qbeam · Sep 21, 2017

What is the going rate on a field grade? The prices appear to be high on the auction sites (I've only looked at Gun Broker lately). If the OP can find a bargain 30-06, and get it rebarreled for less than the cost of the CMP, go for it. Don't know how budget conscious the OP is.

Q

Threeband · Sep 21, 2017

jrhzn said:
Not sure what CMP is will google it...

I'm sort of horrified you don't know what the CMP is.

Quickly! Read this thread all the way through!

https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=149064

Looks like they're out of Field Grades right now, for the time being. They do have Service Grades for $730. Somebody posted recently that they got a Service Grade in about a week. Six weeks is more typical, but the CMP fluctuates wildly in shipping time. Hell, they fluctuate wildly in everything, it sometimes seems. Very quirky place, God bless 'em.

jrhzn · Sep 21, 2017

DutchV said:
Shuff's just turned my slightly beatup Garand into a perfect tanker (okay, a Mini-G). He does excellent work. You won't be disappointed.

How do you like it? Any issues?

jrhzn · Sep 21, 2017

Qbeam said:
What is the going rate on a field grade? The prices appear to be high on the auction sites (I've only looked at Gun Broker lately). If the OP can find a bargain 30-06, and get it rebarreled for less than the cost of the CMP, go for it. Don't know how budget conscious the OP is.

Q

Looks like field grade are up for $750ish.

jrhzn · Sep 21, 2017

Threeband said:
I'm sort of horrified you don't know what the CMP is.

Quickly! Read this thread all the way through!

https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=149064

Looks like they're out of Field Grades right now, for the time being. They do have Service Grades for $730. Somebody posted recently that they got a Service Grade in about a week. Six weeks is more typical, but the CMP fluctuates wildly in shipping time. Hell, they fluctuate wildly in everything, it sometimes seems. Very quirky place, God bless 'em.

Ha ha don’t be horrified.

Threeband · Sep 21, 2017

jrhzn said:
Looks like field grade are up for $750ish.

When they have them, the Springfield or HRA Field Grades are $100 less than the Service Grades. Looks like they've been out of them since January. Winchesters and IHCs were more expensive, because of supply & demand, but those are out now, too.

Service Grades are very good rifles, and worth more than the $730 price. I think you're seeing the Service Grades.

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Yes, it is horrifying to contemplate an obviously intelligent man of good taste such as you, who nonetheless is in grave danger of missing out on his birthright: Garands from the CMP.

I strongly recommend you send in an order for a Service Grade as soon as possible.

The CMP has been bumping along on the verge of running out of Garands for awhile. Grab as many Garands from them as you can manage, while you still can.

Remember, chicks dig guys with Garands.

Threeband said:
There is something special about the Garand: there is no other rifle quite like it. When you step up to the line with an M1 Garand, people will turn their heads and take notice. Strong men will respect you. Beautiful women will fall at your feet. The enemies of freedom will flee in dismay.

Orlando · Sep 22, 2017

here is a Shuffs build of mine

Blacksmith101 · Sep 22, 2017

If you are intent on having someone build a mini G for you all you need is the receiver everything else can be bought on line or the builder will supply it.

I have bought a CMP M1 Garand Special in .308 great gun and a Garand to shoot when the surplus .30-06 runs out.

jrhzn · Sep 22, 2017

Orlando said:
here is a Shuffs build of mine

That is very nice...

89BSP · Sep 23, 2017

Have you seen these from James River, there was a thread recently that they were MD legal:

http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/com...ames-river-xm1e2-w-bipod-detail.html?Itemid=0

inkd · Sep 23, 2017

Blacksmith101 said:
If you are intent on having someone build a mini G for you all you need is the receiver everything else can be bought on line or the builder will supply it.

I have bought a CMP M1 Garand Special in .308 great gun and a Garand to shoot when the surplus .30-06 runs out.

Didn't someone have one in the classifieds a while back? Maybe Yellowsled?

jrhzn · Sep 23, 2017

89BSP said:
Have you seen these from James River, there was a thread recently that they were MD legal:

http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/com...ames-river-xm1e2-w-bipod-detail.html?Itemid=0

I bought one and send it back. The Bolt release popped out after the 1st shot while out shooting at hap baker (was very embarrassing, especially when everyone was standing around admiring it). I spoke to Mark at JRA and learned that they "glue" them in. I got my money back.

Blacksmith101 · Sep 25, 2017

inkd said:
Didn't someone have one in the classifieds a while back? Maybe Yellowsled?

You are right.
This looks like a Mini G to me:
https://www.mdshooters.com/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=32415

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