Well...... should I or shouldnt I...
I have almost talked myself into getting a surplus M1 from odcmp. In fact my father is about to retire and he will probably get one as well.
I am not looking for anything more than a historical WWII rifle that I can have a little shooting-range fun with. That is to say I am hoping for a good working-soldier's gun and not a spotless mantle trophy.
I'd like to ask 2 questions.
First how good are the M1's currently coming out of odcmp? I have seen different things at different times as far as complaints and praise about the quality. Some have said the weapons were not even worth the 400 and others have said they were VERY pleased. This seems to cycle from time to time.
Second, What in your opinion are the 'must have' items to go along with an M1. I plan on getting an orig cleaning kit, a takedown tool, perhaps a cartridge belt, and certainly any manuals that might be available. What else might be worth considering both for conversation pieces (ie: bayonet?) and for actual use? (ie: extra clips)
I am interested also in a GOOD book on the history of this weapon and something that wil tell me all I would want to know and more about maint. Reccommendations for these items too would be appreciated.
Thanks!
JT
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I have almost talked myself into getting a surplus M1 from odcmp. In fact my father is about to retire and he will probably get one as well.
I am not looking for anything more than a historical WWII rifle that I can have a little shooting-range fun with. That is to say I am hoping for a good working-soldier's gun and not a spotless mantle trophy.
I'd like to ask 2 questions.
First how good are the M1's currently coming out of odcmp? I have seen different things at different times as far as complaints and praise about the quality. Some have said the weapons were not even worth the 400 and others have said they were VERY pleased. This seems to cycle from time to time.
Second, What in your opinion are the 'must have' items to go along with an M1. I plan on getting an orig cleaning kit, a takedown tool, perhaps a cartridge belt, and certainly any manuals that might be available. What else might be worth considering both for conversation pieces (ie: bayonet?) and for actual use? (ie: extra clips)
I am interested also in a GOOD book on the history of this weapon and something that wil tell me all I would want to know and more about maint. Reccommendations for these items too would be appreciated.
Thanks!
JT
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One useless man is called a disgrace, two are called a law firm, and three or more become a congress.
Stop by my site: http://www.memorableplaces.com