Hi folks,
I’ve decided to take a blind leap of faith into the world of the M1 Garand. I’ve never shot one, and only recently held one. I received some great advice from fellow CGNers on the topic, and now its time to start collecting parts and getting to it.
Like most gun nuts I’ve always wanted a Garand, and I finally feel I’m at a point in my milsurp collecting where I NEED one. I’m planning on shooting this rifle regularly, it certainly will not be a safe queen. As such I’m more concerned with reliably and potential for accuracy.
Here is the basic game plan:
I want to build a reliable, decent looking shooter. I’m not interested in matching part numbers or even manufacturers, function is my first priority, form and cost are tied for second place.
I come from the car world, so the term “build” isn’t used lighly in my household. I won’t be buying a parts kit and shipping it off for assembly. I’ll be sourcing every part myself, refinishing wood, and assembling the rifle myself with the exception of headspacing and chamber reaming. These are safety related items I will not dable in.
I’m looking forward to this build, I’ll update this thread as I progress.
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June 26/2018
Recieved 1 Breda and 1 Beretta Receiver - I will determine which receiver to use later in the build, its always good to have options!
I’ve decided to take a blind leap of faith into the world of the M1 Garand. I’ve never shot one, and only recently held one. I received some great advice from fellow CGNers on the topic, and now its time to start collecting parts and getting to it.
Like most gun nuts I’ve always wanted a Garand, and I finally feel I’m at a point in my milsurp collecting where I NEED one. I’m planning on shooting this rifle regularly, it certainly will not be a safe queen. As such I’m more concerned with reliably and potential for accuracy.
Here is the basic game plan:
I want to build a reliable, decent looking shooter. I’m not interested in matching part numbers or even manufacturers, function is my first priority, form and cost are tied for second place.
I come from the car world, so the term “build” isn’t used lighly in my household. I won’t be buying a parts kit and shipping it off for assembly. I’ll be sourcing every part myself, refinishing wood, and assembling the rifle myself with the exception of headspacing and chamber reaming. These are safety related items I will not dable in.
I’m looking forward to this build, I’ll update this thread as I progress.
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June 26/2018
Recieved 1 Breda and 1 Beretta Receiver - I will determine which receiver to use later in the build, its always good to have options!
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