Bayonet for M1 Garand

jimmythegeek · February 9, 2013, 10:24 PM

I am in the market just because. I see people are about 50-50 on a $25 repro. Worth a shot, I guess, except it's made in China. You know, the folks who were shooting at the guys carrying M1's in Korea.

I can't see owning a Norinco 1911 for the same reason. If I wanted an SKS, AK, or other butt-ugly firearm, sure. But not this.

springer99 · February 10, 2013, 12:01 AM

CMP. Get the real thing.

http://www.thecmp.org/Sales/accessories.htm

Jo6pak · February 10, 2013, 01:27 AM

A few years ago I purchased a repro bayonet for a M1917. The blade was excellent quality with all the correct markings and a nice scabbard.
Encouraged, I ordered a 16" Garand repro from the same company (don't recall the name now). It is a really cheap imitation, I was not pleased at all, especially considering the quality of the M1917 bayo from the same company. Feels like pot-steel and the scabbard was crappy imitation leather.
Shoulda sent it back immediately, but it's still sitting in the closet somewhere.

If you can find and handle a decent repro, then go for it, but don'tget stick with a blade made from a recycled matchbox car.

Ridge_Runner_5 · February 10, 2013, 09:09 PM

CMP will not ship you one until you snail mail them a proof of citizenship.

I paid more, but I bought one locally, and didn't have to wait up to 4 weeks for them to ship it.

February 9, 2013, 10:24 PM	#1
jimmythegeek Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 202	Bayonet for M1 Garand I am in the market just because. I see people are about 50-50 on a $25 repro. Worth a shot, I guess, except it's made in China. You know, the folks who were shooting at the guys carrying M1's in Korea. I can't see owning a Norinco 1911 for the same reason. If I wanted an SKS, AK, or other butt-ugly firearm, sure. But not this. __________________ "Jeez, man, what's another word for 'stupid?'" "Tactical." -Tom Servo Marlin 795, 795ss, 39A Mountie, CZ-455 American, CZ-452 Scout, CZ-75 Kadet, AOM160 M1 Carbine, USGI M1 Carbine, M1 Garand, Dan Wesson PM7 1911

February 10, 2013, 01:27 AM	#3
Jo6pak Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2010 Location: West Coast...of WI Posts: 1,141	A few years ago I purchased a repro bayonet for a M1917. The blade was excellent quality with all the correct markings and a nice scabbard. Encouraged, I ordered a 16" Garand repro from the same company (don't recall the name now). It is a really cheap imitation, I was not pleased at all, especially considering the quality of the M1917 bayo from the same company. Feels like pot-steel and the scabbard was crappy imitation leather. Shoulda sent it back immediately, but it's still sitting in the closet somewhere. If you can find and handle a decent repro, then go for it, but don'tget stick with a blade made from a recycled matchbox car. __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF contributor.

February 10, 2013, 12:01 AM	#2
springer99 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Posts: 137	CMP. Get the real thing. http://www.thecmp.org/Sales/accessories.htm

February 10, 2013, 09:09 PM	#4
Ridge_Runner_5 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2008 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 1,741	CMP will not ship you one until you snail mail them a proof of citizenship. I paid more, but I bought one locally, and didn't have to wait up to 4 weeks for them to ship it.