Author Topic: I got my M1 Garand back and noticed something funny. (Read 498 times)

GtoRA2 · « **on:** June 22, 2006, 12:17:48 AM »

Notice the M1 is only a touch longer then the M1A. That amuses me, I guess the flash hider/muzzle break on the M14s is that much longer.

I am so glad to get it back, I am going to shoot it a few times then send it off for a rebuild.

Few more pics,

This is the 1911 clone that came back with the M1 along with 2 rugar revolvers that I didnt take any pics off.

Next time we all go shooting I will bring them though.

Wolfala · « **Reply #1 on:** June 22, 2006, 12:23:55 AM »

I miss the M-14

Made me look so good on the range - then that Springfield 45/90 made me look like a chump. But atleast I killed that fence with the M-14.

hoorah!

nirvana · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2006, 12:27:43 AM »

Those are some very nice looking rifles you got there:aok

Mr Big · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2006, 12:28:57 AM »

Nice, clean guns!

Very nice.

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2006, 12:39:43 AM »

The color on the M1 is weird, it does not look that Brown in real life. It is slightly lighter gray then the M1A, the cam just makes it look weird.

Blooz · « **Reply #5 on:** June 22, 2006, 05:55:34 AM »

Your M1A/M14 is missing four inches of barrel.

Yours is a modified M1A. Standard M1A/M14 barrel is 22" long.

That's why its short.

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #6 on:** June 22, 2006, 07:16:59 AM »

Nice!

lazs2 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2006, 08:41:26 AM »

Glad you got the Garand back... Lets go shooting.

lazs

Hawklore · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2006, 08:46:18 AM »

-cringe-

Ewww, synthetic wooden hand grip..

I sure hope anything you do to them is only temporary and they can easily returned to normal condition...

Makarov9 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2006, 09:19:03 AM »

GTO, where did you get your Garand at? I'm still debating on getting one through CMP. They are both beautiful rifles.

Hangtime · « **Reply #10 on:** June 22, 2006, 09:36:32 AM »

Nice garand! I still cringe when I see that socom though... that goiter on the top of the weapon looks like it needs to be lanced.

The rear sight on your garand has the WWII era lock bar.. not common! I'm still looking for one in perfect condition for mine. The NM rear sight on mine tends to gain a bit of elevation every few shots; finally wound up tightening out the adjuster to lock it. Now I gotta get into the tool bag to change elevation.

Beautiful springfield collection there, gator!

Maverick · « **Reply #11 on:** June 22, 2006, 12:27:20 PM »

Hawklore.

Thye composite top fore grip on the M14 was standard.

GreenCloud · « **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2006, 12:40:26 PM »

socom 16

thats my next rifle

btw..great rifles...not a fan on how those eotechs look..sure they work great..but...

and..the plastic wood colored hand guard ..you have got to replace

anyone want a mini-14 ranch rifle Stainless steel..comes with many hi cap mags...

will be up for sale soon

i just tumbled clean 2,500 rounds of 308 from india...i love shooting

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2006, 01:27:15 PM »

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Originally posted by Makarov9
GTO, where did you get your Garand at? I'm still debating on getting one through CMP. They are both beautiful rifles.

I picked it up at a local gunshop years ago.

I am still planning on buying a pair of Garands from CMP, I just have to pay off the speeding ticket I got in Oregon now.

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2006, 01:29:40 PM »

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Originally posted by Blooz
Your M1A/M14 is missing four inches of barrel.

Yours is a modified M1A. Standard M1A/M14 barrel is 22" long.

That's why its short.

Ahh but there is the funny part.

The M1 is only about an inch and a half longer then the M1A with a 16 inch barrel. The pics don't show it well, but it's the case.

I found it funny the Carbine version of the M1A is only a tiny bit shorter then the Garand.

The Garand feels better to me too. Shoulders better. Feels built better.