New or Used Garand

Righteous · 02-17-2008, 07:23 PM

seeing how they still make new ones whats the difference if any other then being used...rebuilt etc. between new ones and the ones CMP has? Is it the background and history that makes the older ones more sought after ? I know there are makes other then SA that are more rare so thats a gimmie. Fixing to buy my first Garand and was planning on riding to CMP to look them over but i work for a sporting goods store and we get a employeee discount with Springfield. I dont want the best money can buy but want the best i can get for my money for what i want to do with it, mainly just to have one and to shoot it now and then with reasonalby accuracy.

Orlando · 02-17-2008, 08:42 PM

They ones made today by Springfield Inc is not the same company that Made Springfield Garands. Commercial made Garands have no history and do not hold thier value. For what a commercial made Garand costs you can buy a real USGI Correct Grade Garand from CMP which is a rifle in very good condition. Some, not all look hardly used . Before going to a CMP store call first. I don't think they have any of the better grades . You will have to order them

billy · 02-17-2008, 08:48 PM

when i saw this post i realized my S.A.1911A1 which i bought brand new and is a great gun.has no historical value either.
im going to go see what the prices are on a S.A. garand

Orlando · 02-17-2008, 08:53 PM

As I remember Springfield Inc Garands went for $1200.00 on up. See why I suggested a CMP Correct Grade? Also Commercial Garands have cast recivers and other commercial parts. Its your money do as you want

Righteous · 02-17-2008, 09:35 PM

Moneys tight and this is a one time thing, will not be able to afford a correct grade anyways, right now I'm looking at a field or service grade from cmp, I've always wanted a Garand since i first seen one and this is bout good as a chance i will have to grab one, I live about a hour from the south store so will prolly ride up this weekend and look around.

Orlando · 02-17-2008, 09:45 PM

Sorry, I thought you were wanting to by a Springfield Inc Garand, thats why I suggested CMP. Get the very best Grade you can afford. I wouldn't go less than a Field Grade and go Service Grade if you can. Like i said before I would call ahead first as all that has been in the stores for awhile are Rackers and Fields. Let us know what you get

MgMn48 · 02-18-2008, 10:37 PM

Go with CMP. They cost less and will hold their value. If you want accuracy put on a new barrel. Mine has a new barrel and is an aftermarket receiver. I shoot it a lot, a LOT. It has no historical value but it is accurate as hell and I will never sell it as long as I live so its priceless to me. Too bad for whoever gets it after me.

Hay3z · 02-19-2008, 03:07 PM

Just to piggy back off of this

I know in the "real" garands you have to use surplus ball ammo with all the pressure issues and what not.

BUT...

If you buy a new one from Springfield can you use commericial ammunition in that one?

Dookiebutt · 02-19-2008, 08:43 PM

No. Get an adjustable gas plug and shoot commercial ammo in either.

02-17-2008, 07:23 PM	#1
Righteous Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 214	New or Used Garand seeing how they still make new ones whats the difference if any other then being used...rebuilt etc. between new ones and the ones CMP has? Is it the background and history that makes the older ones more sought after ? I know there are makes other then SA that are more rare so thats a gimmie. Fixing to buy my first Garand and was planning on riding to CMP to look them over but i work for a sporting goods store and we get a employeee discount with Springfield. I dont want the best money can buy but want the best i can get for my money for what i want to do with it, mainly just to have one and to shoot it now and then with reasonalby accuracy.

02-17-2008, 08:48 PM	#3
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 13,890 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	when i saw this post i realized my S.A.1911A1 which i bought brand new and is a great gun.has no historical value either. im going to go see what the prices are on a S.A. garand __________________

02-19-2008, 03:07 PM	#8
Hay3z Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4	? Just to piggy back off of this I know in the "real" garands you have to use surplus ball ammo with all the pressure issues and what not. BUT... If you buy a new one from Springfield can you use commericial ammunition in that one?

02-17-2008, 08:42 PM	#2
Orlando Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 645	They ones made today by Springfield Inc is not the same company that Made Springfield Garands. Commercial made Garands have no history and do not hold thier value. For what a commercial made Garand costs you can buy a real USGI Correct Grade Garand from CMP which is a rifle in very good condition. Some, not all look hardly used . Before going to a CMP store call first. I don't think they have any of the better grades . You will have to order them

02-17-2008, 08:53 PM	#4
Orlando Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 645	As I remember Springfield Inc Garands went for $1200.00 on up. See why I suggested a CMP Correct Grade? Also Commercial Garands have cast recivers and other commercial parts. Its your money do as you want

02-17-2008, 09:35 PM	#5
Righteous Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 214	Moneys tight and this is a one time thing, will not be able to afford a correct grade anyways, right now I'm looking at a field or service grade from cmp, I've always wanted a Garand since i first seen one and this is bout good as a chance i will have to grab one, I live about a hour from the south store so will prolly ride up this weekend and look around.

02-17-2008, 09:45 PM	#6
Orlando Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 645	Sorry, I thought you were wanting to by a Springfield Inc Garand, thats why I suggested CMP. Get the very best Grade you can afford. I wouldn't go less than a Field Grade and go Service Grade if you can. Like i said before I would call ahead first as all that has been in the stores for awhile are Rackers and Fields. Let us know what you get

02-18-2008, 10:37 PM	#7
MgMn48 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 50	Go with CMP. They cost less and will hold their value. If you want accuracy put on a new barrel. Mine has a new barrel and is an aftermarket receiver. I shoot it a lot, a LOT. It has no historical value but it is accurate as hell and I will never sell it as long as I live so its priceless to me. Too bad for whoever gets it after me.

02-19-2008, 08:43 PM	#9
Dookiebutt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: America's North Coast Posts: 1,276	No. Get an adjustable gas plug and shoot commercial ammo in either.