CMP M1s

Orlando · 10-03-2009, 04:23 PM

Guys, I have to side with aimit on this one

JimBob · 10-03-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Orlando

Guys, I have to side with aimit on this one

LMAO So it's now come down that.

To futher confuse and enlighten you Paper,a couple of threads from the CMP forum CMP Discussion Forum - Head space question?? and http://www.odcmp.org/new_forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=70112 There are many more to be found using the search feature.

Orlando · 10-03-2009, 05:07 PM

You will ge many different opinions. Just because its on the CMP forum doesnt mean its gospel. There are alot of guys that just repeat what they have heard not what they know
Gus Fisher is a retired USMC armorer and services rifles for the National Match competitions at Cam Perry. When he talks I listen

JimBob · 10-03-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Orlando

You will ge many different opinions. Just because its on the CMP forum doesnt mean its gospel. There are alot of guys that just repeat what they have heard not what they know
Gus Fisher is a retired USMC armorer and services rifles for the National Match competitions at Cam Perry. When he talks I listen

So do I.I take nothing on any internet sight as gospel.I don't even take what I say as gospel.Mr.Fisher seldom posts on any sight which is a shame.He has a vast knowledge base on these rifles and other subjects.It's too bad some sight didn't have an informational no response allowed column for him to relate on various M1 subjects but I understand his work load pretty much precludes that.The CMP forum was used to illustrate what various people have to say on the subject at hand because it was easiest to do a search on not out of favoritism or correctness of replies.When I require information on a subject,I research who are known experts in the field,find out if a book is available,buy the book.That way you avoid all this bullsh*t on these forums.I was able to find information I sought long before there were PCs.I'll do so after this one pukes.It was a gift,otherwise I wouldn't own one.

Orlando · 10-05-2009, 08:45 PM

Here is a very good example of why to use a go gauge when swapping bolts
CMP Discussion Forum - Bolt lapping vs. camber reaming

lynxpilot · 10-05-2009, 10:00 PM

Anybody ever get a 'special grade'? I notice they're a little more expensive, but a new barrel and new stock sounds like a winner to me.

R5CYA · 10-05-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lynxpilot

Anybody ever get a 'special grade'? I notice they're a little more expensive, but a new barrel and new stock sounds like a winner to me.

they sure look beautiful, don't they?

Ben Hartley · 10-06-2009, 10:28 AM

Hi...

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Originally Posted by lynxpilot

Anybody ever get a 'special grade'? I notice they're a little more expensive, but a new barrel and new stock sounds like a winner to me.

I've got one on order; will report on it when it arrives.

Ben Hartley

GlockMeister · 10-06-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Iron_Colonel

Gotta say, my Springfield Armory service grade Garand sure looks nice. It shoots great too. You won't be disappointed at all. Its well worth the wait! But some people are close enough to just drive there for instant gratification. Wish they had something like that around WA.

Very nice Iron. Looks real similar to mine. One difference I'm sure they have, mine could use a new barrel?

My CMP gauge came in today, muzzle gauge that is, and it swallowed it up to what would be the bottleneck. And had that not been there, it would have kept going. Then in testing the throat erosion, it gauged 6-7, can't remember and too bummed to recheck it. lol

So now the search for a barrel and the hope I can find a good one at a decent price and that I have the cash when I find it. lol

Mighty nice looking though. Congrats.

JimBob · 10-06-2009, 02:16 PM

Glockmeister,I picked up a new never installed Criterion barrel as sold by the CMP off a seller on the CMP Traders Forum for $165 shipped.New and used barrels show up there frequently.An original barrel if in shootable shape usually start at $300 and up.

GlockMeister · 10-06-2009, 02:18 PM

Yea, I see they sell them. I thought they were $179.95? But I'm not a member and not sure I want to deal with that?

They're out there. Just depends on what I have and or want to spend...

JimBob · 10-06-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GlockMeister

Yea, I see they sell them. I thought they were $179.95? But I'm not a member and not sure I want to deal with that?

They're out there. Just depends on what I have and or want to spend...

I didn't buy it off them.I bought it off an individual on the Traders Forum.Saved some bucks and didn't have to wait months to get it.Lots of stuff on the traders section for sale.

GlockMeister · 10-06-2009, 08:10 PM

That's right, they got a forum. I forgot about that. lol

And thanks to Mooseman, found out mine was made 4/1943...

obie1946 · 10-15-2009, 05:16 PM

This was a HR Service Grade M1 I rec'd from the CMP in October of 2008. Serial Number is 5586XXX. You can't go wrong with the CMP and they are the cheapest around. These photo's are after the initial cleaning. Check out that butt plate and the muzzel, you can see the lands and grooves. The crown is also in amazing shape just one little ding and its on the outer edge. This has a HRA 3-55 dated barrel. Using my stone axe gauges it has a TE of 1.5 and a ME of 1.0 so it should be a great shooter.

Orlando · 10-16-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by GlockMeister

Yea, I see they sell them. I thought they were $179.95? But I'm not a member and not sure I want to deal with that?

They're out there. Just depends on what I have and or want to spend...

Have you shot it yet?
Forget the gauge, sometimes barrels with high wer reding shoot real well.
Shoot it first then make your decision

10-06-2009, 02:18 PM	#71
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 9,676	Yea, I see they sell them. I thought they were $179.95? But I'm not a member and not sure I want to deal with that? They're out there. Just depends on what I have and or want to spend... __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke"

10-06-2009, 08:10 PM	#73
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 9,676	That's right, they got a forum. I forgot about that. lol And thanks to Mooseman, found out mine was made 4/1943... __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke"

10-15-2009, 05:16 PM	#74
obie1946 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 86	Re: CMP M1's (photo heavy) We all like photo's don't we? This was a HR Service Grade M1 I rec'd from the CMP in October of 2008. Serial Number is 5586XXX. You can't go wrong with the CMP and they are the cheapest around. These photo's are after the initial cleaning. Check out that butt plate and the muzzel, you can see the lands and grooves. The crown is also in amazing shape just one little ding and its on the outer edge. This has a HRA 3-55 dated barrel. Using my stone axe gauges it has a TE of 1.5 and a ME of 1.0 so it should be a great shooter.

10-03-2009, 04:23 PM	#61
Orlando Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,176	Guys, I have to side with aimit on this one

10-03-2009, 05:07 PM	#63
Orlando Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,176	You will ge many different opinions. Just because its on the CMP forum doesnt mean its gospel. There are alot of guys that just repeat what they have heard not what they know Gus Fisher is a retired USMC armorer and services rifles for the National Match competitions at Cam Perry. When he talks I listen

10-05-2009, 08:45 PM	#65
Orlando Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,176	Here is a very good example of why to use a go gauge when swapping bolts CMP Discussion Forum - Bolt lapping vs. camber reaming

10-05-2009, 10:00 PM	#66
lynxpilot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ava, MO Posts: 112	Anybody ever get a 'special grade'? I notice they're a little more expensive, but a new barrel and new stock sounds like a winner to me.

10-06-2009, 02:16 PM	#70
JimBob Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 725	Glockmeister,I picked up a new never installed Criterion barrel as sold by the CMP off a seller on the CMP Traders Forum for $165 shipped.New and used barrels show up there frequently.An original barrel if in shootable shape usually start at $300 and up.