Got my first M1 Garand from CMP in 1991...........$165. My latest acquisition was a few weeks ago. Got a pristine SA 1942 Expert Grade. Absolutely beautiful.

I am from the philippines in 1971 I was in ROTC ranger training course which the ROTC were mobilized used to protect the presidential election which that time I voluntered to ensure clean and honest election and my outfit was assigned in the northern province where terrorism was prevalent during election, we were issued garand unfortunately our polling place were attacked by the goons of the political candidate. The garand was so effective I spent several clips repulsing the attackers who scamper in the ricefields.I was sure I hit some of them which they were carried by their comrades when they escaped. My point is the same garand that you americans are buying now because I read that more 80,000 garands were returned to USA from the Phils. Who knows one of them I used during that election.

Really nice score. Its great to hear your genuine excitement. Enjoy it Sir!

Last week I ordered a service grade. After watching your video if delayed, I will upgrade. The M1 was My first basic training rifle 1956. 2nd basic training was the M-14.

I think everyone shares these emotions when they receive their first Garand. Bad thing is, you just want more…

I had the same reaction when I got mine. Enjoyed your enthusiasm.

Well now you've done it. Ive been wanting one and just never pulled the trigger. So thank you for the push. I did get a round two 1911 M1 and thats my most prized firearm. It took forever with the restarted after the C19 thing.

Very nice! I have always wanted a M1 Carbine. Congrats on having a piece of history!

"This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine...." Expert Grade is a good one to get for your first one. You have a really nice projecting but soft voice for storytelling Paul, I think a career in radio is waiting for you. Will be waiting for your range report.

Dads Springfield WW2 Springfield Armory M1 Rifle , He Said His M1 Was The Finest Military Service Ever Built . My Grandfather Who Worked At Winchesters There During The War Said The WRAs Where Better ... Dads M1 Is Still In As Manufactured Original Very Good Condition . It Was His Souvenir . Hasnt Been Fired In Almost 78 Years . 🇺🇲

absolutely gorgeous piece of history ive warched every documentary on ww1 ww2 that ive found. too many rules etc up here in canada but that is definitely a piece of history anyone that into history would love to have.

Beautiful rifle! I'm thinking about getting a cmp expert grade sometime this summer.

It’s a beauty! I had the privilege of shooting one a few years back w a friend of mine. Yes it’s heavy. But very accurate! It looks to be in good shape. That and the 1911 are my 2 favorite.

My best fried, my wife and I drove from E Texas to Anniston Alabama to pick ours out. Mine’s a 1942 Winchester service grade. With G.I. Wood. I freakin love it. My favorite rifle to shoot now. Yes it’s heavy, comes in right at 10 lbs. yours is beautiful. Enjoy. By the way I picked up a few more enbloc clips at a gun show for just a few dollars each.

Awesome

Very cool paul,nice rifle

Very nice Sir. my thumb nail is my expert grade . this one I had for 2 years i have owned 3 . also a carbine my wife gave to me as a present i was shocked to say the least . i put 3 coats of linseed oil makes a difference nice and smooth

Paul, appreciate your enthusiasm and background on the purchase, but would really value a closeup look at the rifle, especially close ups of the bottom metal and (stamped) trigger guard and housing, gas cylinder and lock, front sight, buttstock, etc. Also more of the receiver looking down onto it and into the open action, (with bit of tape over the last 4 digits of the serial number, you don’t need to block the whole thing.) FYI, my Expert is also an SA from January of 1944, exactly one year earlier than yours. It’s a bit of the luck of the draw on these, and fit and finish has nothing really to do with date of mfr. For instance I also got an International Harvester M1 Expert from them a few months ago, one of the last M1’s made in the 1950’s (July of 1954 for mine with serial number within a few digits of 5,000,000), and it has far more pitting than either of our SA’s, so it could have been one returned that we loaned to Denmark, or the Philippines, or other hard use area, you never know. The Experts are new Boyd stocks and new Criterion barrels, and most of the parts will be re-parkerized giving that beautiful gray finish. You have some beautiful wood there, and you can really make it pop with a light 150 grain sanding and boiled linseed oil treatment, or even strip the old factory finish off and restain it with an alcohol-based stain for best results. Check out the CMP Forum for a huge amount of info on all that and the rifle. One thing, the Boyd’s stocks are oversized, giving you that extra wood below and around the buttplate, and I slimmed all that down to make for a seamless wood to metal fit. Your call, it really looks fine the way it ships. A lot of guys get the green web sling, but I shoot mine in CMP matches so opted for a leather Model 1907 service rifle sling. There are a lot of them, for years I bought the Brownell’s Competitor Plus sling, but they are a bit “springy” and after I found a Ron Brown sling I stopped looking, they’re that good. One thing, the original M1 Ball ammo this rifle was designed for was hotter 174 grain and was later reduced to the 150 grain M2 ball, so despite all the urban legends out there it’s pretty safe to shoot modern factory ammo in it as is, as it was built for the hotter ammo. However, for a good margin of error and peace of mind, I install a Schuster ported gas plug in mine anyway, just in case; it’s $40 well spent. The extra volume gives the gas more space to work and softens recoil, allowing you to shoot whatever you want in it. Garandgear also makes one, and Schuster makes an adjustable one as well so you can adjust to your specific load if you want, or to a handload. Anyway, too much info, but got a kick out of seeing your nice rifle, but was just hoping for more closeups. That flambeau case is new by the way, not what I got 6 months ago even, and it looks like it gives you a lot more room for accessories. Thanks for sharing!

us tung oil for the stock, the finish is fantastic

I was in the east cost rifle and pistol team I would love one.

I have the same Expert Grade the wood stock is dry I put some of the boil seed oil the stock still feels the same. I havent shot it yet I bought mine last year.

Is it Christmas? Cause that’s a happy man right there!!!!

Very nice, wow you never struck me as a firearm person that’s awesome, as far as showing the serial number I wouldn’t worry about it, there’s millions of videos on KZfaq where they show the SN#, I have a few videos that show the SN# and nothing ever happened, any how watch out for that Garand thumb it doesn’t feel to good.

I was lucky enough to get a correct grade 1955 SA. It was from the Greek return and it’s all original with the paperwork showing so. The CMP is an amazing place to get a piece of history. I’d like to get 1 more, might go to the North Store next month and look through their selection.

So sad that you have to put a disclaimer at the beginning. How times have changed! Nice rifle btw.

I recieved mine last week, a field grade. CMP is amazing but Fedex made it a night mare

I got my hands on a beautiful service grade with USGI wood and barrel, but also paid a premium for that. If I were ever in your shoes I’d say goin up to expert grade was definitely the right decision.

If apply some boiled linseed oil to the wood, your rifle will look even better.

That's a fine one!

Very nice 👍👍👍👍👍😊

Very nice

Up until 1996 you could by one from the US Army for $165.00 through the DCM. Now at the CMP that same rifle is at a minimum $600.00. Back then you could also buy extra rifle parts very cheap.

Off subject, but.. I had a best friend as a kid in Chicago named Dennis Youdelis. His dad was Casper. We're both in our 70s, now. Any kin to them?

Hey Paul.....just watched a review on the CMP M1 rifle you have.....check your owners book for proper type AMMO, IT MAY STATE THAT "BALL TYPE AMMO" SHOULD BE USED INSTEAD OF MODERN "STICK" TYPE POWDER AND FULL HIGH GRAIN BULLETS....THEY SAID THE ACTION & BARREL ARE STILL A 1940's DESIGN AND CAN NOT HANDEL THE HIGH PRESURE'S FULL LOAD "MODERN DAY AMMO" BRING WHEN SHOOTING.....I HOPE YOU READ THIS......ANY OF YOU GUY'S THAT HAVE A LINE TO PAUL --- PASS THIS ON

More guns please!

How long did it take to receive the rifle ?

2bad shoulders. How you going to shoot. Not. Hating just curious.

❤ how he never got political

They went cheap on the case nice rifle tho

Trigger warning aside, and maybe for good reasons, I admit I do appreciate vintage firearms. A revolver or lever action rifle....my personal favorite would be the Winchester 1883. I do admit the M1 does appeal to me in so much as its historical spot in American History. Its accuracy and the cute little way it alerts you the clip is empty. I dont theing there is another firearm out there that makes that clinking sound as the clip is ejected. (Yes, I called it cute. Whatever.) Personally Id have opted for one that looks as old as they are. A worn stock darked by decades of use. Pock marked wood worn down from countless hours of use. Although I admit that would be almost too dark knowing the majority of the worn marks would indicate how many lives were ended at the end of its muzzle or perhaps bayonette. Anymore, discussing firearms at length is a red flag just because there are so many people willing to pick one up rather than solve issues with common sense. That said....I did giggle when you said you "finally pulled the trigger" to buy this. Well played Paul. Well played. I look forward to your video trying it out.

Hi Paul 🥪

Nice gun, I guess. All I saw was different shots of this well nourished gentleman's T--shirt and almost nothing of the rifle. Please don't bother.

10minutes in and we finally get to see the gun, this dude talks way too much…. :p

You’re breathing heavy….

It is very boring to listen to you. I think I'll go watch some paint dry. You left out how much in your ramblings

We never know what your going to get into but I like it, from guitars 🎸 to cereal 🥣 assortments to vacuum systems unboxings you still make it interesting. But this one throws it over the top. I never knew this was possible. There are plenty military suppliers/surplus places you can get clips, sling, and other accessories. I knew outdated weapons went to other countries for other army's but didn't know they came back. This is one of your best videos EVER 😃‼️ I wish they could do this for the M16, understandablely they would disable the automatic fire on it. Being in the Army 🪖'77-'80 National Guard '83-'90 Air Force Reserve '90-'94 I've learned to enjoy firing it, trouble is finding a range with pop up target's at least 200 meters to fire it.