What do you think...../ M1

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Gentlemen,
...are the two weakest parts on the M1 Garand Rifle, and why do you think they are the weakest ? Also if either of them were to fail they would have to put the M1 Garand Rifle out of action. The photo below has nothing to do with the above question, it is just for show.

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You are going to have to put A LOT of rounds through that rifle before the op rod is going to go wrong. I was once issued one that had another problem. Either the lug on the operaitng rod was worn or the bolt track was worn, but it hat the tendency for the op rod to jump the track. (they gave me another one.)

Saying all that, the first op rods could break due to a milling error. Hard to describe, but wherethe rod did a dog leg, the area was cut at a right angle. Subsequent rods had the angle rounded.

A spare op rod spring is nice to have if you do a lot of shooting.
 
Gentlemen,
The extractor is in my opinion the weak part. If you look at the bolt all the parts are held in place by the extractor. If it fails the bolt will come apart. I am talking not only the extractor but also the extractor spring and plunger, the ejector and the ejector spring and plunger. Add to that the firing pin and your rifle is out of action. Unless you carry a spare bolt which is complete and has been headspaced to that rifle. The reason for picking the extractor is it has a 90 % cut. Brass is better than steel cases because the brass will give a little. I used a old trick for the springs and plungers in the bolt. I use my wifes nail polish which is red. It can help you if you are looking for them in the green grass or on the floor at home.
Thanks again
Clancy
ps sorry about not posting this but wanted your input first. Remember, I am only a dummy with the M1 Garand.
 
Clancy,

Everything on the FN49 (possibly the FAL too) is held together by the extractor spring. I think its the easyest way to do it on a semi-auto :)

Dimitri
 
When I had a round that failed to properly chamber go off, the only parts damaged were the bits and pieces on the bolt.

So I woudl agree that the extractor/bolt parts are the weakest part.
 
My vote, the extractor and firing pin, due to the fact that if either are broken, both of these will put good ole M1 out of action.
Broken extractor one last shot and @#$%, broken firing pin, and NO fire at all.
With a bent op rod rifle is still able to fire....as straight pull bolt action.


My 2 cents.........
 
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