Photo of the M2 AUTOMATIC / Garand

eclancy · 08-01-2006, 10:18 AM

Gentlemen,
This photo shows us the "M2" Full/Semi-Automatic. This file gives us some info on the M2. It also shows us Muzzle on both Models. Have fun with this one. Tell me all YOU know!!!

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FutureMarine · 08-01-2006, 12:57 PM

The M1 would have been the best rifle ever made by the US if it fed by BAR mags like one the picture, except now its the M14. Did that ever get issued in small numbers?

killer · 08-01-2006, 01:48 PM

Yes. Some of the Vietnam vets were issued M14's early in the war. My brother-in-law served two tours as a naval advisor working with the NVA and carried the M14 his 1st tour 1966-1967.

I'm sure there are plenty others out there that will concur they carried the M14 in Vietnam.

I work with a guy (ex-marine) that in 1972 used the M-14 in boot camp and set the base record for scoring which held for a decade so he said.

Only seen a couple show up for DCM/CMP competition. Kind of scarce.

I better correct that fact my brother-in-law was an advisor with the ARVN and NOT NVA!!!!!

FutureMarine · 08-01-2006, 02:26 PM

my dad carried an M14 in vietnam. i wasnt that specific. i meant was the M2 garand was issued in WWII? My dasad was first issued M14's then went to the M16 with 3 prong and no forward assist, then back to M14's. Then after that he went to m16's with bird cage and forward assist.

BattleRifleG3 · 08-01-2006, 03:54 PM

It is my understanding that this rifle was in en route to being produced, and thus we had a lot less to worry about from the Sturmgehwer than we sometimes think.

I agree that a select fire M1 Garand using BAR mags would have been the ultimate battle rifle. Do I read that right that it had a means to still use the en-bloc clips?

FutureMarine · 08-01-2006, 03:56 PM

if i had 20 rd mags i wouldnt ever want to use en bloc clips

Gyrene · 08-02-2006, 01:29 AM

eclancy - I had heard that there was an attempt at making a select fire Garand, and I am not surprised to see the pix you show. I would doubt very much if it got beyond a "One Off", at the most maybe 10 or so.

SNEAKILY: I think the Springfield Armory was embarrassed into developing the M2 Garand, at least that far, because of the success of the Select Fire Johnson LMG. But that is my thoughts!

FutureMarine - Keep in mind, when the stuff hits the fan, you only want to hold up your end, and preferences seem to disappear. I hope you never have to see the stuff get thrown around, anywhere close to you.

08-01-2006, 10:18 AM	#1
eclancy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: N. Catasauqua, Pa Posts: 1,337 Trader Rating: (0)	Photo of the M2 AUTOMATIC / Garand Gentlemen, This photo shows us the "M2" Full/Semi-Automatic. This file gives us some info on the M2. It also shows us Muzzle on both Models. Have fun with this one. Tell me all YOU know!!! http://www.users.fast.net/~eclancy http://www.garandm1rifle.com Email at: garandm1rifle@rcn.com Hit'em again Thanks again Clancy Looking for Sponsors NRA Life Endowment NRA Training Counselor NRA Instructor FSS 90% / BW X Speed Div by 1000 = PF __________________ http://www.garandm1rifle.com http://www.users.fast.net/~eclancy

08-01-2006, 12:57 PM	#2
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946 Trader Rating: (0)	The M1 would have been the best rifle ever made by the US if it fed by BAR mags like one the picture, except now its the M14. Did that ever get issued in small numbers? __________________ Semper Fi

08-01-2006, 01:48 PM	#3
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the rat race Posts: 906 Trader Rating: (0)	Yes. Some of the Vietnam vets were issued M14's early in the war. My brother-in-law served two tours as a naval advisor working with the NVA and carried the M14 his 1st tour 1966-1967. I'm sure there are plenty others out there that will concur they carried the M14 in Vietnam. I work with a guy (ex-marine) that in 1972 used the M-14 in boot camp and set the base record for scoring which held for a decade so he said. Only seen a couple show up for DCM/CMP competition. Kind of scarce. I better correct that fact my brother-in-law was an advisor with the ARVN and NOT NVA!!!!! Last edited by killer; 08-01-2006 at 02:01 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

08-01-2006, 02:26 PM	#4
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946 Trader Rating: (0)	my dad carried an M14 in vietnam. i wasnt that specific. i meant was the M2 garand was issued in WWII? My dasad was first issued M14's then went to the M16 with 3 prong and no forward assist, then back to M14's. Then after that he went to m16's with bird cage and forward assist. __________________ Semper Fi

08-01-2006, 03:54 PM	#5
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Trader Rating: (0)	It is my understanding that this rifle was in en route to being produced, and thus we had a lot less to worry about from the Sturmgehwer than we sometimes think. I agree that a select fire M1 Garand using BAR mags would have been the ultimate battle rifle. Do I read that right that it had a means to still use the en-bloc clips? __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

08-01-2006, 03:56 PM	#6
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946 Trader Rating: (0)	if i had 20 rd mags i wouldnt ever want to use en bloc clips __________________ Semper Fi

08-02-2006, 01:29 AM	#7
Gyrene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CA Posts: 886 Trader Rating: (0)	eclancy - I had heard that there was an attempt at making a select fire Garand, and I am not surprised to see the pix you show. I would doubt very much if it got beyond a "One Off", at the most maybe 10 or so. SNEAKILY: I think the Springfield Armory was embarrassed into developing the M2 Garand, at least that far, because of the success of the Select Fire Johnson LMG. But that is my thoughts! FutureMarine - Keep in mind, when the stuff hits the fan, you only want to hold up your end, and preferences seem to disappear. I hope you never have to see the stuff get thrown around, anywhere close to you.