The GI Garand tools are not needed. Just get a good aluminum cleaning rod and a toothbrush for the bolt face. Enjoy the M1 when you get it.
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The GI Garand tools are not needed. Just get a good aluminum cleaning rod and a toothbrush for the bolt face. Enjoy the M1 when you get it.
Two little gadgets I use when cleaning mine:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XJ4NCVZ
https://www.amazon.com/Garand-Receiv.../dp/B01BFW1XCU
The rod guide is important because you have to clean from the muzzle end, so protecting the muzzle is important.
For quick cleaning I use a bore snake, but occasionally the cleaning rod from the muzzle is needed.
Congrats, enjoy it!
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Originally Posted by KestrelBike
I have a number of bandoleers and it isn't exactly quick and easy to pull a loaded clip from them because of the retention flap. Much more useful is a ten-pocket Garand belt like these. A quick un-snap and pull does it. Very handy.
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1085570
https://www.amazon.com/Garand-Spring.../dp/B00NY9Z5R2
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....L._SL1000_.jpg
Thanks all.
Bleh. USPS tracking of my order forms packet:
March 16, 2019, 9:53 am
Delivery Attempted - No Access to Delivery Location
ANNISTON, AL 36207
We attempted to deliver your package at 9:53 am on March 16, 2019 in ANNISTON, AL 36207 but could not access the delivery location. We will redeliver on the next business day.
What the hell >: \ CMP South is supposed to be open 8:00am - 3:00pm on Saturday (today, Mar 16). I'm in the same time-zone. CMP isn't open again until Thursday... who knows if they accept mail Mon - Wed, that'd be pretty annoying if the priority mail envelope gets returned to me by the USPS for failure of delivery.
ETA: Yessss delivery accepted yesterday (monday) at noon'ish. Come to me, sweet M-1.....
Sounds good!Quote:
Originally Posted by 10x
Definitely picking these up, links are much appreciated!Quote:
Originally Posted by DenverGP
Ah good information. I'm going to try out the cloth bandoleer- understood about the retention issues, but I'm used to that. I'll keep that other belt in mind, though. Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hummer
Anyone here recently ordered a Garand from CMP? Saw pictures of one of the recent ones (most of which have been pretty nice lately) and it looked like someone took a leak on the receiver/rear sight and put it away in that condition many years ago. [blaster]
What grade was it? Havent seen any myself lately but plan on buying another one this summer.
New owner indicated this Garand was a FIELD grade and thought it came from the Phillipines.
My service grade should be coming in this week, I can update you.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlasterBob
Looking forward to that update. It has been reported that SERVICE grades have been quite nice lately. Hoping for the best for you. [blaster]