Is there a safety on the M1 Garand?

The M1 rifle is a .30 caliber, gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle. The M1’s safety catch is located at the front of the trigger guard. It is engaged when it is pressed rearward into the trigger guard, and disengaged when it is pushed forward and is protruding outside of the trigger guard.

Will CMP run out of garands?

Based on Congress’ report on CMP, CMP sold about 30,000 Garands every years. When CMP started to sell this batch of Garand in 2018, they have 100,000 Garands from Philippines and Turkey. By normal rate, CMP will run out this batch in 2021.

Do you need special ammo for M1 Garand?

The M1 does not require special ammunition but ammunition that is the same pressure curve and gas production as M2 Ball. There are a number of companies out there that offer . 30–06 ammunition that meets M2 Ball specifications with various bullet types as well. If you will be reloading your own .

How long does it take to get an M1 Garand from CMP?

So I bought a field grade and it took around two weeks all said and done to arrive (CMP says it can take up to 8 weeks). I initially ordered a service grade and at the time they “sold out” while my order form was in the mail. They were nice enough to let me know via email and offered to switch it to a field grade.

How many IHC M1 garands were made?

IHC Garands are all Korean War and post Korean War rifles….the records show there were 337,623 IHC M1 rifles built during the production runs. All IHC M1 Garands met the governments specifications, regardless of when they were made during the production runs…. early, middle or late.

What replaced the M1 Garand?

M16 rifle
308 in) ammunition. It became the standard-issue rifle for the U.S. military in 1959 replacing the M1 Garand rifle in the U.S. Army by 1958 and the U.S. Marine Corps by 1965 until being replaced by the M16 rifle beginning in 1968.

What do you need to know about the M1 Garand?

Each M1 Garand rifle sold by CMP is an authentic U.S. Government rifle that has been inspected, headspaced, repaired if necessary and test fired for function. Each rifle is shipped with safety manual, one eight-round clip and chamber safety flag.

Can a 30-06 Springfield be shot in a M1 Garrand?

The M1Garand shoots 30–06 Springfield, if you are referring to the originals. If you are referring to the later models that were chambered in .308 Winchester, they are not interchangeable. The .308 Win is a significantly shorter casing.

What to look for in a Garand part inspection?

Edges should be sharp and straight with no steps or misalignment’s. The drawing number on the receiver should be correct for the serial number. Discoloration or weld marks should not be present. Missing machining marks or evidence of blasting is often a sign of a welded receiver. Inspect the heel of the receiver for cracks or welds.

What is critical dimension on M1 Garand bullet guide?

The new part can be quickly identified by the notch cut into the side of the part. The critical dimension on the bullet guide is shown below (known as the Accelerator Cam Surface) as 0.179″ + 0.004″. Older bullets guides do not have the notch on the side and will measure 0.175″ + 0.004″. If your M1 is having timing issues check your bullet guide.