Since firearms are OK here...

**psychlopath** · 09-15-2009, 07:20 PM

I thought I'd brag: I JUST bought my first Garand. It's being sent by CMP (who has about 100 days worth of back order, they say...but they'll speed up my order because I'm deployed?? Hmm...nice thought, though) to the house formerly known as mine, where a friend will sign for and hold it 'till I return.

THIS I'm excited to fondle.

I really didnt think anyone else would care, honestly.

-David

**Sluggo** · 09-15-2009, 07:25 PM

Love the M1 and thanks for serving!!

**rmrdaddy** · 09-15-2009, 07:26 PM

Well done David!

I have 5 altogether, they are a litte addicting....

Be safe!

**ClubmanRob** · 09-15-2009, 07:34 PM

Congratulations! What will you name her?

**slcsteve** · 09-15-2009, 07:49 PM

Two words: M-1 thumb

You'll only do this once

"The M-1 Rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised." Those words sum up the opinion of General George Patton regarding the M-1 Garand rifle. Many will agree with him, at least up until that point in history.

**Topgumby** · 09-15-2009, 08:08 PM

Great news. Stay safe and enjoy that rifle when you get back!

I knew I found the woman to marry when she grinned after touching off eight rounds through an M-1...

**stobes21** · 09-15-2009, 10:29 PM

Congrats! I don't own an M1 but I sure wish I did. Be sure to post pics when you finally get your hands on it!

**TimmyBoston** · 09-15-2009, 10:40 PM

That's really cool. Thanks so much for your service!

**urr-lord** · 09-16-2009, 06:42 AM

a great gun.kind of heavy but you are firing a full power 30 cal round so the mass is welcome.best of luck ,are you in the sandbox or the rockpile?

**Mazeman** · 09-16-2009, 08:57 AM

I keep being told everyone needs to own an M1.

I guess I'll have to add one to my collection soon.

Congrats on the classic firearm.

**markb** · 09-16-2009, 09:36 AM

Very nice!! Congrats! She's a beauty!!

**senorsignor** · 09-16-2009, 09:42 AM

What a fun rifle to shoot! An M1 from the CMP is on my shopping list. What grade did you order?

**citizensoldierny** · 09-17-2009, 12:50 PM

Got mine from the CMP, in great shape and is a blast to shoot.

**psychlopath** · 09-17-2009, 02:43 PM

I got the service grade rifle. I'm extatic about it. I've wanted one for years and only recently checked out CMP. Prices outside of there, for a fair looking item, seem to start around a thousand bucks!!
Now I've been thinking the same thing I've thought about EVERY gun I've owned. "It's gonna suck when they come to collect this thing and turn it into a man hole cover."

Ugh.

**Suzuki** · 09-17-2009, 03:46 PM

Sweet - truly a legendary weapon.

Show us pics!

**airplanedoc** · 09-17-2009, 03:59 PM

The greek CMP ammo is good stuff as well. I would recommend having a couple of those shipped to you before you come home, if you can swing it.

The m1 carbine is great as well