GARAND
 

i was thinking of getting one of these. any advice? how much do they typically cost ?(tricky question in today's gun market, i know, just looking for any advice, approximate price)


so far i have savage 111 in .270

and a mossberg 500.

working on pistol permit application

want an ar-15

ruger 10-22

maybe mossberg 930 spx

Re: GARAND
 

One option anyway....
Become a member of a CMP affiliated organization to become eligible to purchase one.
http://www.thecmp.org/pdfs/catalogCMP2009.pdf
Take care,
Mod1

Re: GARAND
 

Get your AR first, cheaper to shoot than a Garand.

Re: GARAND
 

A Garand from the CMP will run you ~$500-$600. Ammo for the Garand is more expensive than for the AR. If you reload for the Garand, you will need to make sure you use the correct type of powder, or you will bend/break parts pretty quickly.

That being said, the Garand IS a nice piece of history. No plastic or aluminum - just wood & steel. If you don't load the clips into the rifle properly, your rifle will help you learn creative new ways to swear (following a "Garand thumb").

See:

http://www.thecmp.org/m1garand.htm

Re: GARAND
 

Perhaps.........but AP & Tracers are more readily available at cheap prices for the Garand.

Re: GARAND
 

A one word title: GARAND

Thats all you need. Just one word and it practically exudes history. The CMP has a thread going on their Garand board about WHY you bought your first Garand. The responses speak for themselves as to why any firearms aficionado should have one of these in their arsenal. :coolbeer: