Citizen Marksmanship Program (CMP)???

[clawhammerdan]

Anyone here ever participate in the program and qualify to buy a Garand? If so, what's been your experience. I have shotguns and rifles but never owned but have always wanted a .30-.06 and see some of the military surplus imports (Czech. and Yugo etc.) I guess if you buy an American Winchester or Springfield it's gonna set you back about $400. Just want any input from others thinking along the same lines. Thanks

[Uncle_Alvah]

They sell the Garands by various grades. Not all grades are in stock at any one time.
Regardless, they are good values. I have never purchased one, but am qualified by way of being a Service Rifle competitor, and also, an honorably discharged vet.
No FFL transfer fees to purchase from them either, gun comes right to your door!
http://www.odcmp.com/

[Matthew]

I got an M1 from them for Christmas. The paperwork is no big deal, takes a couple of hours to get together. There can be a long wait, but that's part of the fun. I ordered a Service Grade, it is in great shape and shoots and functions perfectly. Has some cosmetic damage and wear, but beats the hell out of paying $1400 for a reproduction.

I recently ordered a Field Grade, but I haven't received it yet, so I can't comment on the quality. The whole program works great and I recommend them without reservation. Not to mention they are a great place to buy M2 Ball ammunition as well.

ETA: it is the Civilian Marksmanship Program

[clawhammerdan]

Thanks, guys...might look into it. Matthew can you tell me where I go to get papers to fill out?

[Matthew]

Just check out their website:

www.odcmp.com

Click on sales, it will step your through the process.

The only real hoops you have to jump through are joining a club that is affiliated with CMP, I joined the Garand Collectors Association online. That was $25, but you get a great magazine about the M1 four times a year.

The other thing is proving you're active in marksmanship training. This is real easy if you have been in the military or if you have a concealed carry permit. Otherwise you have to send in a witnessed target.

Once you get all of that in to them, you can order repeatedly for three years as long as your address doesn't change. It's a small headache for a great deal on a piece of American history.