Century Arms M1 Garand
Anyone have experience with the rifle? I have to opportunity to buy one at dealer price, I think $399. I'm tempted in that there is so much Danish 30-06 out there on clips. This would be used as a shooter vs. a collector.
What do you guys/gals think?
Regards,
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What do you guys/gals think?
Regards,
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We are the knights that say NEEP!
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I have seen several, and disassembled 1. The receivers are so far out of spec that I had to use a mallet and punches to disassemble/assemble it (USGI M1's can be stripped with your fingers). Other parts were well used, some not serviceable. My opinion is that they are not safe to fire without a tech inspection; even if safe, they are unlikely to work reliably. There is no price low enough to make me buy one. (OK, I might buy at $100, but only for the parts.)
You can buy a USGI M1 for as low as $500-600; there's no point in spending $400 for what could turn out to be a paperweight.0 -
$399 is a much better price than I've seen anywhere. Unfortunately I can't really give you an unbiased opinion on the gun. I had one that my local gunsmith had replaced a fair amount of parts on and put a nice stock on. Didn't look anything like the knocked around ones I'd seen at gunshows. It functioned flawlessly and I'm still kicking myself for selling it to a friend. 0 -
DROBS:
Go to CMP and get a GI or Danish. I guarantee you won't be sorry for getting one of them. You will probably be sorry if you were to buy ANY commercially made one.
Have fun, be careful.
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Century is notorious for building rifles of all types using parts from a bin. Nor do they check headspace. It's a case of getting what you pay for. If CAI rifles were any good, nobody'd bother with the CMP. 0 -
I agree, go with the CMP. You can get a Danish service grade for $400-$450, or a rack grade (which will still be a decent shooter but not a competition gun) for even less than the CAI piece. If you aren't CMP eligible, it isn't very hard, just takes a few steps.
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I got one of the early ones #1xxx. Have never had a problem with it. They are all parts guns now. Mine is mostly Springfield with a couple Breda parts. Have fired over 800 rds with out a hitch. Looking for a nice bayont to go with it. Good Luck 0 -
I, too, would counsel you to buy from CMP, as their prices start at $400 and you are getting the genuine article. As an aside, it is interesting to note that the gun magazines have been highly touting the Springfield (civilian Springfield--not the old govt. arsenal) version of the M1; whereas most folks don't like the Century version. Apparently both use the same Lithgow, Australia produced receiver. Perhaps the difference is in the fitting.........? 0 -
Thanks for the advice guys I'll go with CMP gun. I'm a "vet" of the Army Reserves so shouldn't really be a problem getting one. Just that I'd have to pay for it up front, I like to pay guns over a couple weeks, that way don't take the hit as bad.
Regards,
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We have had some experiences with these guns and to sum things up in one word they are JUNK !. Save your money and listen to the guys on here advice. 0 -
ALSO these "new" Century Arms Garands are assemblied on cast receivers. The originals where forged, a MUCH stronger unit. I've heard the CAI garands where good enough to go "bang" with, but if you want a deceed weapon, go with the original U.S. military garands. My 2 cents ...Mark
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