Curious how it would look like and of its absence would affect the stock ferrule

So I am a permanent resident and federally and locally(state) am able to buy fire arms. I currently own multiple ar and handguns and also ccw user(AZ)

Owning M1 that my grandpa used during korean war has been my dream but I just found out CMP only sells their guns to citizens.

So my question after doing my own research, is that can my friend who's citizen just buy it from CMP as a gift for me? The state of AZ doesn't require any transfer between individuals. Some people say it might be considerd a straw purchase but that applies when you buy a firearm on behalf of a person who isn't allowed own it.

Has anyone buy a firearm from CMP as a gift before? I mean it's kinda stupid question buyvause once you buy it, it's your property but I'm just curious.

Also, has anyone had any idea that what 'law' CMP follows when they talk about only selling their guns to citizen? They say it's 'by law' but what kind? I don't think it's anything like federal or state but just organization's policy. Enlighten me please!

Planning on doing some multigun matches with the Garand and 1911 this summer for funsies. Just wondering if anyone has some favorite low recoil loads that will still cycle the Garand?

Looked up the low recoil 30-06 loads that Hodgdon has on their tables but with them being in the 30k-37k psi range even get the Garand to fully cycle?

Looking to get my first garand, the only ones in stock at CMP are the expert grade 30-06 and 308. For just a plinking gun a few times a year, is it worth going with the 308? Ive seen posts saying ammo is easier to find, and the 308 is less "picky" with commercial ammo.

I already have a 03a3 in 30-06, I know the experts arent as "collectible" since a lot of parts are new, but I'm just having a hard time deciding on which to go with. Any suggestions?

I'm pretty new to M1 Garands, just got one, should I clean what I believe is Cosmoline here, and how? Thank You.

I inherited two M1s. An international harvester in 308 and a Springfield in 30-06. Unfortunately I really only have room for one and i'm not sure which I should keep. Both are in good shape and appear to be manufactured post WWII.

Note: They each came with multiple cans of their respective ammo

I’m sorry if this has been asked before. Doing a favor for a friend. Came across a carbine that I believe is made by national postal meter but having trouble getting to the whole serial number areal due to the rear sight. Any tips on getting that off without buying a tool and maybe a place to look up the number? My buddy is trying to find out as much info as possible about it

Hello, I just sent my order yesterday in the mail for a CMP Expert Grade M1 Garand and was wondering how long does it take for them to process payment and shipping? Thanks

Saginaw M1 carbine. Dutch Winchester M1. Home built A1 clone with Colt bakelite furniture. JRA M14 is missing.

Just got an Expert Grade CMP 30-06 and the follower does not lift the cartridges and doesn’t eject the clip. The first cartridge gets stripped and chambered but the rest won’t lift, plus the empty clip won’t eject once I have fished the other seven cartridges out. Any help troubleshooting would be appreciated.

• The cartridges are fully seated in the clip, not sticking out too long.
• I have tried multiple clips including the one they provided.
• The ammo is new quality ammo at Garand Pressures.

Just received it from CMP. Expert Grade IHC. February 1954 receiver. New wood and criterion barrel.

Good afternoon!

I got my expert grade today and I began the takedown and lubrication process.

When i took the op rod spring out it was filthy with some kind of brown liquid. I'm assuming it's rust? but it isn't orangey just a deep brown color. I looked down the tube and it looks orangy and brown inside.

I lubed what I could just to see and put it back together and it's making a terrible screeching sound from the tube/spring area

I wan to clean out the inside of it but not sure what method to do

Any advice would be appreciative

Hi everyone, very new to these rifles, I was wondering what the history of the one I happen to have may be. I didn't get around to field stripping it yet.

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I'm not new to firearms, I'm just looking to find any recommendations of where to buy a M1 in Iowa. Just looking for a reliable shooter for target and deer hunting. I have heard the cmp is the way to go. However I'm not a member of any cmp certified clubs and I don't have the desire to deal with all the other paperwork and headache. Any advice is welcome.