Buying this Garand vs a trip to the CMP for one?

bbman25 · June 21, 2012, 04:37 PM

So I am just looking for some opinions on buying a new M1 since mine is busted. I have already decided i want to buy a new one, so I have been looking around on gunbroker.com at some.

this one I found is right in my price range and is really nice, as you can see in the linked page. the stock is obviously not original but that isnt an issue because I have the stock from my broken garand. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=291748443

seeing as there is only a short time left on this auction, and I would like to have a new rifle in time for the 4th of July family picnic I was considering buying this rifle.

I also have been thinking about the CMP. I only hear good things about their rifles, but I would need to go and renew my membership in the sportsmans club in town in order to buy from them, and ask the guys there to dig up the records of my shooting matches last year (unless the rifle merit badge form boy scouts counts towards the required shooting time??) Anyway, I would need to take care of all of that, plus waiting for the rifle to get here would take a lot longer than 2 weeks. I thought of maybe going on a road trip to the ohio store to pick out a rifle myself, I am pretty picky about serial number, metal finsh and all that. However the cost of taking a trip there would be a few hundred dollars. Really the only thing holding me back besides that, from the CMP, is the time it takes to ship and the fact that I wont be able to pick out the rifle myself without spending a bunch of money to do so.
what do you think of the rifle in the auction vs. a rifle from the CMP?
Please give me your opinions and thoughts, even if the auction is expired when you read this, I still appreciate any input.

Lprmcnit · June 21, 2012, 07:13 PM

My experience with the CMP has been outstanding and both rifles i got were well worth the wait. I believe a ccw permit qualifies you for the experience part of their requirements. You wont be dissapointed if you buy from the CMP.

P5 Guy · June 21, 2012, 07:22 PM

Danish VAR barrels are, in good shape, can be very accurate.
The laminated stock, can be replaced.
A CMP Correct Grade while more expensive, would be my first choice.

chris in va · June 21, 2012, 09:05 PM

Drive there, it's worth the trip. Don't forget Cedar Point is in the area too.

Orlando · June 23, 2012, 08:52 AM

Get a Service Grade, best deal for the money $625.00

June 21, 2012, 04:37 PM	#1
bbman25 Member Join Date: February 15, 2012 Location: PA Posts: 36	Buying this Garand vs a trip to the CMP for one? So I am just looking for some opinions on buying a new M1 since mine is busted. I have already decided i want to buy a new one, so I have been looking around on gunbroker.com at some. this one I found is right in my price range and is really nice, as you can see in the linked page. the stock is obviously not original but that isnt an issue because I have the stock from my broken garand. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=291748443 seeing as there is only a short time left on this auction, and I would like to have a new rifle in time for the 4th of July family picnic I was considering buying this rifle. I also have been thinking about the CMP. I only hear good things about their rifles, but I would need to go and renew my membership in the sportsmans club in town in order to buy from them, and ask the guys there to dig up the records of my shooting matches last year (unless the rifle merit badge form boy scouts counts towards the required shooting time??) Anyway, I would need to take care of all of that, plus waiting for the rifle to get here would take a lot longer than 2 weeks. I thought of maybe going on a road trip to the ohio store to pick out a rifle myself, I am pretty picky about serial number, metal finsh and all that. However the cost of taking a trip there would be a few hundred dollars. Really the only thing holding me back besides that, from the CMP, is the time it takes to ship and the fact that I wont be able to pick out the rifle myself without spending a bunch of money to do so. what do you think of the rifle in the auction vs. a rifle from the CMP? Please give me your opinions and thoughts, even if the auction is expired when you read this, I still appreciate any input.

June 21, 2012, 07:13 PM	#2
Lprmcnit Member Join Date: June 3, 2012 Posts: 41	CMP My experience with the CMP has been outstanding and both rifles i got were well worth the wait. I believe a ccw permit qualifies you for the experience part of their requirements. You wont be dissapointed if you buy from the CMP.

June 21, 2012, 07:22 PM	#3
P5 Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,804	Danish VAR barrels are, in good shape, can be very accurate. The laminated stock, can be replaced. A CMP Correct Grade while more expensive, would be my first choice.

June 21, 2012, 09:05 PM	#4
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Drive there, it's worth the trip. Don't forget Cedar Point is in the area too.

June 23, 2012, 08:52 AM	#5
Orlando Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2009 Posts: 352	Get a Service Grade, best deal for the money $625.00