What to look for in an garand?

[Tula47]

Yes, Sir. Under FAQ:

"The law that established the CMP exempted us from FFL requirements. We are not required to keep a 'book' or to ship only to another FFL. The law also specifies that we must have a completed 'successful' background check conducted for each sale. So - we cannot ship a rifle until we get a 'proceed' from the FBI. The three days after a 'delay' does not apply to us as it does to FFL licensed dealers. We can also ship direct to your home, where dealers cannot."

I learned something today, that's interesting.

 

[laf]

+1 to the CMP. I went up just before Christmas and got lucky with an H&R on the rack. I also spent maybe too much but found a 5 digit serial number Springfield M1D special grade. The milling on the receiver is much different than the later serial numbers. Now's the time to buy if you're thinking about it. Every year they say this is the last year they'll have them and it's getting to that point. Selection is now mostly M1D and C's, some special .308's and special M1D's. You can put in a request on your order form too. Sometimes they'll honor it, sometimes not. If you're not in a rush, ask nicely for something and maybe you'll get lucky.

 

[xxlmac3xx]

+1 to the CMP. I went up just before Christmas and got lucky with an H&R on the rack. I also spent maybe too much but found a 5 digit serial number Springfield M1D special grade. The milling on the receiver is much different than the later serial numbers. Now's the time to buy if you're thinking about it. Every year they say this is the last year they'll have them and it's getting to that point. Selection is now mostly M1D and C's, some special .308's and special M1D's. You can put in a request on your order form too. Sometimes they'll honor it, sometimes not. If you're not in a rush, ask nicely for something and maybe you'll get lucky.

Where are the stores at?

 

[mrortega]

Thank you. I had no idea.

Yeah, but it's a lot more fun driving to Anniston or Camp Perry and picking one out and driving it home. The aroma of greased wood and steel lingers in your vehicle for a few days. Ahhhhh.

 

[mrortega]

Where are the stores at?

The South store is in Anniston, Alabama. The North one at Camp Perry, Ohio, on Lake Erie. You can drive around the post at Perry and see the ranges that the national matches are shot on. I've been to each several times. One Winter at Perry the lake was frozen out as far as you could see. People were walking and riding snow mobiles.

 

[jinks]

Where are the stores at?

You can find the directions here: CMP Stores - Civilian Marksmanship ProgramCivilian Marksmanship Program