Question about an M1 Garand - Compensator & Gas Plug. Good Idea???

[Arkangel77]

I have a Newly Acquired M1 tanker in .308. I am considering the fallowing 2 modifications for it (Smith compensator & Schuster gas plug). I wanted to know what you guys think about these parts? The Gas Plug is recommended by lots of folks but the compensator dose not seem as popular. I think the 2 would compliment each other but what do I know =).

Please help a rookie out. Thanks, Arkangel77

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/41...-wrench-wwii-style-m1-garand-steel-parkerized

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/891244/smith-enterprise-good-iron-muzzle-brake-m1-garand-matte

 

[Akajun]

http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/...rand-Universal-Gas-Plug&p=1481889#post1481889

 

[Arkangel77]

http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/...rand-Universal-Gas-Plug&p=1481889#post1481889

Thanks for the link. From what you posted, seems like just stick with 150 grain amo and there is no need for the adj. Plug.

How dose or dose the compensator change any of that? Can i simply install it - stick with 150 grain amo and still be good and safe?

PS. My M1 is .308, dose that change anything?

 

[EonDresari]

I'm no expert, but I'd only recommend shooting a 7.62x51 NATO load something similar through your rifle. Like anything from the PPU 145 gr. to the Federal 150 gr. stuff. That way you don't need to change anything really.
Don't shoot the Russian steel cased stuff in it though like Brown Bear, Tula, or Cabela's Herters, saw a couple .308 Garands Kaboom in the past few years from it.

 

[Akajun]

NO, it doesn't. if you want a compensator that should be fine.

 

[Arkangel77]

Great!

Thank for the Replies. So shoot 145gr to 150gr (American Eagle is good) and I can get a Compensator if I like with No issues.

That's great News, thanks a Lot. Arkangel77