Anyone hit the CMP store in Anniston, AL for a Garand?

[Tulse Luper]

Anyone actually go to AL for their Garand. Can you pick the one you want if you go to the shop?

Only looks like about a 6 hour drive.

 

[bs875]

Anyone actually go to AL for their Garand. Can you pick the one you want if you go to the shop?

Only looks like about a 6 hour drive.

I haven't been but I have called. I know others have been. Yes, you get to pick your own rifle. You can either take it home that day but pay 9% sales tax or they will ship it to your house for $23. Rifles are $500-600 on average.

 

[Tulse Luper]

Thanks.

My Cousin is running up there to buy a boat. I'm going to tag along.

What do I look for when buying one?

 

[robbynola]

Some buddies and I are planning on taking a trip out there later in the year. Tell me how it goes. Do they sell service grades in the shop?

 

[rockmup]

Thread jack !

Anyone ever shot their .22 match ammo ?

 

[BSGA]

I've been. I scored a great 1903 and a NM M1 a couple of years ago. I also found a very nice M1 less wood that turned out to shoot on par with the service grade rifles. It's a hoot to go there. I regret not getting one of the Mossberg .22's at the time. Make sure you have all of your CMP required paperwork in order if you wish to walk out with your treasure. Even if you don't make a purchase, it's a wonderful place to visit. When I went, they had an awesome pair of M1's in a glass case. WWII vintage, consecutive ser.#'s, and still in the wrap!!!!! If I recall correctly, they were like $19,000 for the pair!

 

[bs875]

I think this thread had some Garand owners you might want to ask.

http://bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20598

 

[dzelenka]

3 of my friends went this past weekend. you should call to see what they have on the shelf. It changes often. I will be at the store at Camp Perry the 1st week of August hopefully just looking (over the years around 20 M1s, 1903s, 1903A3s and .22s have followed me home along with piles of brass and ammunition). It is too bad they don't have surprises like the year I bought a 20mm ammo can with 2000 new primed Match 7.62 cases in it for $200 or the 500 count bags of primed new WW pistol brass for $25 per bag. That was in 2003 and 2004. M14 parts are gone too. But there are the rifles. Racks and racks of rifles to fondle, fawn over and fall in love with. You would be advised to buy a set of throat and muzzle gauges so you can sort out the rifles with worn barrels. One year a friend and I walked down the row of service grade M1s with a muzzle gauge trying each gun until we found one that measured new. I let him buy it (big mistake). It turned out to be a heck of a shooter.

 

[Tulse Luper]

Thanks for the advice.

 

[flamatrix99]

Yes I would call I was told that they are no longer putting Service Grade Garands in the stores because they are trying to catch up on the mail orders since NOvemeber. For example they received my Springfield Service Grade order 2/23 and I did not receive it til mid July. Carbine ammo is a 5-6 month wait. So call before you make the drive.

 

[whbonney26]

I have done it before. I have family up that way in Bama.

 

[Tulse Luper]

Damn. Just called; no special or service grade at all this week.

Thanks for advising to call first, 'cause I would've carried my happy ass all the way up there, expecting everything on the web site to be there.

 

[BRLAShooter]

Thread jack !

Anyone ever shot their .22 match ammo ?

Gotta give him credit, it was a good try.

 

[rockmup]

Gotta give him credit, it was a good try.

Well I just figured he'd gotten his answer so I'd give it a go

 

[Tulse Luper]

Looks like I'm making the pilgrimage today. From a phone call, it seems they have lots of stock.

Should I look at the .22's or American Enfields or just resist. Hmmmm

 

[flamatrix99]

Looks like I'm making the pilgrimage today. From a phone call, it seems they have lots of stock.

Should I look at the .22's or American Enfields or just resist. Hmmmm

Resistance is futile....

 

[sgt z]

Look at the Winchesters, Carbine or Garand and report back as to how much of those are Winchester. Last time I went the Winchester Garands had shot-out SA barrels on them and very few Win parts. Get there early. I waited until opening last time I went and before the line of customers got in the door, one customer was putting three carbines on the counter.
The gages are behind the counter and you can use them if you turn-in your drivers license. They will show you how to use them. Mossberg 22's were pretty well picked over last i went and there may not be any left. I have 3 of the Mossberg Mod. 44, good shooters. The Kimbers are very nice.
I have shot the 22 ammo GE version, like all 22, the gun has to like it. I segregated by oal and weight and got tight groups with my 10/22. No malfunctions. Some ammo is not in the store.
Have a clearly defined main objective, Garand, Carbine, other My friend looks for nice wood, I look for WWII receivers and barrels, some people look for cartouches. Some people are very helpful there. I wish I woulda listened when they pointed out things like VAR barrels and postage stamp tractor guns. Have Fun RZ

 

[Tulse Luper]

sgt z, feel free to tell me more. Cause, admittedly, I don't have a clue. Anyone else, too. I'm leaving soon, but I'll check here tonight.

Thanks!

 

[Mr.Hatch]

I was there this past Saturday. The store was full of Rack and Field grade Garands plus some specials (didn't really look at anything with a new stock). Most of the carbines were rack grade but there were some good ones to choose from. The only Service grades were about 10 or so Winchesters for 675.

Turn your paperwork in as soon as you get there so they can start processing you - saves a little time. Have fun - it's a hell of a place.

 

[Tulse Luper]

A special service grade SA and a field grade HRA (TE:2 MW:2) left CMP with me yesterday. I will post the obligatory doting Father pictures soon. Thanks all for the advice.

One question: how can you tell who made the trigger groups? I don't see markings on the outside of the HRA.

Also, what are some good Garand resources on the net and book wise?