M1 Garand - What should I know?

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Hello! I'm interested in purchasing an M1 Garand, as that is my dream rifle that I can still acquire in our country. What are some must-knows about using and owning one of these beautiful rifles? Where would be the best place to source one, aside from the US CMP?
 
MooseSlayer07 said:
Hello! I'm interested in purchasing an M1 Garand, as that is my dream rifle that I can still acquire in our country. What are some must-knows about using and owning one of these beautiful rifles? Where would be the best place to source one, aside from the US CMP?
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I am confused.
You suggest this firearm as a 'dream rifle' and that to me suggests you already know lots about this firearm .
Yet, you can not articulate why it is a thing to dream of a thing and try and source one for purchase.
Beware of Garand Thumb, it is a real thing.
Just as Hickcock45
 
FLHTCUI said:
I am confused.
You suggest this firearm as a 'dream rifle' and that to me suggests you already know lots about this firearm .
Yet, you can not articulate why it is a thing to dream of a thing and try and source one for purchase.
Beware of Garand Thumb, it is a real thing.
Just as Hickcock45
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You know, it is possible to like the esthetics and history of a particular firearm without knowing a thing about how it operates,...

That said, me personally, I enjoy learning how they operate and what not, but some people just like the way they look
 
C96 1897 said:
You know, it is possible to like the esthetics and history of a particular firearm without knowing a thing about how it operates,...

That said, me personally, I enjoy learning how they operate and what not, but some people just like the way they look
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I was referring to the op...but what ever floats your boat.
 
Lots of good youtube resources on this dated and historic firearm.
By todays standards it is very outdated, heavy, cumbersome, mechanically complex, not optic friendly.
 
C96 1897 said:
You know, it is possible to like the esthetics and history of a particular firearm without knowing a thing about how it operates,...

That said, me personally, I enjoy learning how they operate and what not, but some people just like the way they look
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I agree, can definitely like a rifle for those reasons. But a dream rifle? It should mean you've read, researched, priced, sourced, etc. You want it so bad, you know every thing you can about it. If not, it's not a dream, just a whimsical fancy.
And there's closets full of those in Canada.
 
fuse said:
I agree, can definitely like a rifle for those reasons. But a dream rifle? It should mean you've read, researched, priced, sourced, etc. You want it so bad, you know every thing you can about it. If not, it's not a dream, just a whimsical fancy.
And there's closets full of those in Canada.
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Fair enough
 
fuse said:
I agree, can definitely like a rifle for those reasons. But a dream rifle? It should mean you've read, researched, priced, sourced, etc. You want it so bad, you know every thing you can about it. If not, it's not a dream, just a whimsical fancy.
And there's closets full of those in Canada.
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You're basically describing the difference in perspective of new shooter with a video game background (have seen lots of guns, know their names, and have fantasies), and someone who has been around firearms for most of their lives.

What is a forum if not to ask sage minds the right questions?
 
Rankuwa said:
You're basically describing the difference in perspective of new shooter with a video game background (have seen lots of guns, know their names, and have fantasies), and someone who has been around firearms for most of their lives.

What is a forum if not to ask sage minds the right questions?
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Forums a a great wealth of info. This one very much. You said it, it's the right questions.
Simply where to source one? Well, in google type in the model, add Canada and a link shows at top. Simply click and add dream rifle to cart. Done. Dream acquired.
I mean, with the recent bans and new members seeming to endlessly post and question some firearms not yet banned, or newly banned, people are sensitive sharing info.

If I had a dream muscle car and may have not owned a muscle car, I would be reading all sorts of sites, not just going on a forum and asking very broad questions. How valuable would a response be on a classic car site be if I posted "Hello! I'm interested in purchasing a Ford Mustang, as that is my dream car. What are some must-knows about using and owning one of these beautiful cars? Where would be the best place to source one, aside from a local dealer?

A thought out, valuable question will return valuable info here. Years ago I posted about an 1800's rifle. I added what I knew, pic's etc and was directed to a more specialized website. By the time it was done, I knew the time period and location it was made. The gunsmiths name. Even the time frame it was reworked by same gun smith. It was impressive, humbling and appreciated
 
FLHTCUI said:
I am confused.
You suggest this firearm as a 'dream rifle' and that to me suggests you already know lots about this firearm .
Yet, you can not articulate why it is a thing to dream of a thing and try and source one for purchase.
Beware of Garand Thumb, it is a real thing.
Just as Hickcock45
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When i was a kid, and up until i could legally own firearms, i would sketch them and dream of owning various models i had no clue of the actual workings or logistics of. Pretty standard thing for people to grow up loving certain guns, until you can actually own them and get money there is only so much you can know. I didnt know sh!t about automotive work until AFTER i bought a car.
 
apexanimal said:
When i was a kid, and up until i could legally own firearms, i would sketch them and dream of owning various models i had no clue of the actual workings or logistics of. Pretty standard thing for people to grow up loving certain guns, until you can actually own them and get money there is only so much you can know. I didnt know sh!t about automotive work until AFTER i bought a car.
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I agree with this. There’s things you don’t know you don’t know. I only realized there was milled vs stamped trigger guards after the fact. Imo asking on a forum is research. Though I would still recommend OP buy some books if this is their interest.
 
fuse said:
I agree, can definitely like a rifle for those reasons. But a dream rifle? It should mean you've read, researched, priced, sourced, etc. You want it so bad, you know every thing you can about it. If not, it's not a dream, just a whimsical fancy.
And there's closets full of those in Canada.
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Lol you're awfully uptight.

A lot of people's dream cars are Lamborghinis and Ferraris. The overwhelming majority of then don't know sh!t about either. Are they all wrong for wanting them anyways, even though they don't know what grade of titanium they use for the valves?
 
Make sure the bolt is locked locked back and not just resting on the butterfly follower or whatever its called prior to cleaning and sticking your thumb in there with patches and Q tips 😂😂😂……. You really dont wanna find out the hard way about lock back aka garand thumb like I did 😂😂😂
 
Bingo! Was going to say this:

My dream car is a Ferrari but I just like the way it looks and sounds, I know nothing of how it operates internally. For most people, one or two considerations are enough.
 
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