Trying to decide...Build another AR or buy a Garand?

[libertyman777]

I've got a complete lower and two stripped lowers that need to be finished. Not sure what caliber. I'd love to do a 6.5 Grendel but the 5.56 may make more sense.

But I've always wanted a Garand. Hard to argue with 8 rounds of '06 on tap.

Any thoughts?

 

[nightwolf0215]

I think you should do both! Whichever comes up cheaper first. variety is always nice, so if you already have an upper for your ar, go for the garand!

 

[phm14]

I have two early production Winchester Garands that saw service in WWII and beyond. My ARs are tools. My Garands are shootable pieces of history.

 

[LongRifle75]

I have two early production Winchester Garands that saw service in WWII and beyond. My ARs are tools. My Garands are shootable pieces of history.

X2, love my Garand!

 

[aur0ra145]

Buy a Garand. You will not be disappointed. Every man woman and baby in America should own a Garand and a 1911.

 

[bassfishindoc]

Garand all the way. I have a Springfield Armory from the Korean War and she shoots like a dream!

 

[AvsFan]

M1 Garand no question...got this SA 5.9 million beauty from the CMP in 2003.

 

[Temp9]

Another for the Garand!

 

[M1Amen]

As you might guess from my screen name... My feeling is you need a Garand.

If you don't have one, you are really missing out. Aside from the historical aspect and all that, they are a joy to shoot and you won't be looking for a ton of accessories to add to it because there simply aren't any. It's also an -06, which isn't as sexy as a 6.5 Grendel with detachable mags, but you will be able to find the ammo anywhere and no one argues that it packs a punch. And the Garand is a hell of a lot stronger built than any AR you will find. Don't get me wrong, AR's are great guns - accurate as all get out and the design is genius, but they are not built out of forged steel like an M1 or an M14. The Garand is a true battle rifle.

M1Amen

 

[M1Amen]

Buy a Garand. You will not be disappointed. Every man woman and baby in America should own a Garand and a 1911.

Or an M1A and a Glock.

 

[Smokerroller]

I also have a couple builds I would like to do soon that I already have lowers for. Also a TBAC can that needs bought.. But dog gone it I need to pick up a Garand before they become price prohibitive.

 

[Paulyr450]

I had an older garand redone by fulton armory and I like shooting it more than my 12 other rifles

 

[libertyman777]

Well then, it looks like I need to get a Garand. I live near CMP South. I think I'll drive over.

I'll probably hunt with mine. May shoot a Garand Match or two.

I'll post another thread on the choices available.

Thanks,

Paul

 

[Sniper Uncle]

Well then, it looks like I need to get a Garand. I live near CMP South. I think I'll drive over.

I'll probably hunt with mine. May shoot a Garand Match or two.

I'll post another thread on the choices available.

Thanks,

Paul

Paul,
You won't regret it. I bought one in February from another Hide member, and It was love at first sight, which feeling only deepened many times during the first range session. Should have gotten it many years ago....

 

[Shooter45]

I've had a bug out to get a Garand as well for a while now. I love M1a's but would really enjoy getting a Garand to try out. CMP has ran nearly depleted from what they had a while ago but it looks like the CMP Special is a good deal to get for a shooter. Any thoughts on that from anyone?

Rifle Sales - M1 Garand

 

[splean]

Get the Garand while you can. Sooner or later they will dry up and we will all "remember when...". You won't regret it.