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jdavionic · 08-28-2007, 06:19 PM

I'm nearing the point of buying another. I've always wanted an M1 Garand...the only "real" rifle according to my Dad. I initially wanted to buy him one since he carried it in the army. But he said he'd rather that if I get one that I keep it and let him shoot it from time to time...he's in his 70s and doesn't think he'd get much use with it these days. CMP is accepting orders for some rifles that are due into them. These rifles are getting hard to find and prices are going way up. I'm considering their Service Grade for $595.

I also really want an AK before they possibly (probably) become unavailable. I already have an AR; so I don't want to get into that debate. I like both and they both have pros & cons. Anyway, I should be able to get a good AK for less than the M1. And I hear this clock ticking loud with AK availability as well.

So what do you guys/gals think? Which one would you recommend?

DMWyatt · 08-28-2007, 06:21 PM

I'd go with the M1. Regardless of what does or does not happen with a gun ban, AK's will continue to be made probably well into the next century. An authentic Garand is a part of the American legacy and mystique.

griz · 08-28-2007, 07:24 PM

I'd go with the M1 garand... better yet, go with the M1A! Although the AK is touted as being the super indestructable, will-go-bang-everytime SHTF "go-to" weapon, I just couldn't bring myself to own a commie-gun. Guess I just bleed red, white and blue.

propellerhead · 08-28-2007, 07:29 PM

M1 = American History.

Tercel89 · 08-28-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DMWyatt

I'd go with the M1. Regardless of what does or does not happen with a gun ban, AK's will continue to be made probably well into the next century. An authentic Garand is a part of the American legacy and mystique.

+ 1 My granddaddy carried one too in WWII , I say go with it !!!! It is a peice of American history. I would love to have one and wished that i got one . now i have to wait for my brand-new little girl to grow a little before i buy a new rifle

Get the Garrand!!!!!!!!

nick__45 · 08-28-2007, 08:23 PM

AK is the way to go. M1 is just way too heavy unless you get the scout version with plastic furniture. Both are great rifle but I take AK over M1 any day of the week.

Also, instead of following the path of past history, you can make one of your own. Own an AK as a symbol of anti-establishment.

beitzel15 · 08-28-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nick__45

AK is the way to go. M1 is just way too heavy unless you get the scout version with plastic furniture. Both are great rifle but I take AK over M1 any day of the week.

Also, instead of following the path of past history, you can make one of your own. Own an AK as a symbol of anti-establishment.

DO NOT LISTEN TO HIM!!

Unless you are a sissy, the whole what, 10lb rifle (wood stock) isnt even really "heavy" unless you went shooting it for hours and hours and stood up the whole time...

AK's are good all around guns to have but if you have the $$ for a Garand, DEF. go that way, manufactured WAY better than the AK & not to mention, its a freaking M1 MAN!!

RudyN · 08-28-2007, 08:58 PM

I would go with an M1 Garand. As some of the others have said, there is the factor of history and it a real rifle, meaning it has a wood stock. I got my M1 through CMP and even though it is a rack grade it still shoots pretty darn good. I also have a AR15 and an AK47 parts kit with a receiver that I will build someday, but the M1 is my first choice.

chrisxd45t · 08-28-2007, 09:07 PM

go with "the greatest battle implement ever devised." It will make your old man proud.

**Loves2Shoot** · 08-28-2007, 09:43 PM

08-28-2007, 06:19 PM	#1
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	M1 Garand or AK? I'm nearing the point of buying another. I've always wanted an M1 Garand...the only "real" rifle according to my Dad. I initially wanted to buy him one since he carried it in the army. But he said he'd rather that if I get one that I keep it and let him shoot it from time to time...he's in his 70s and doesn't think he'd get much use with it these days. CMP is accepting orders for some rifles that are due into them. These rifles are getting hard to find and prices are going way up. I'm considering their Service Grade for $595. I also really want an AK before they possibly (probably) become unavailable. I already have an AR; so I don't want to get into that debate. I like both and they both have pros & cons. Anyway, I should be able to get a good AK for less than the M1. And I hear this clock ticking loud with AK availability as well. So what do you guys/gals think? Which one would you recommend?

08-28-2007, 06:21 PM	#2
DMWyatt XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 672	I'd go with the M1. Regardless of what does or does not happen with a gun ban, AK's will continue to be made probably well into the next century. An authentic Garand is a part of the American legacy and mystique. __________________ SA XD9 4" Star Model B 9mm para Springfield Ward's Model 20 .22 L/S/LR Springfield Double Barrel 12g Patented 4-20-1915 Winchester Model 1200 20g Marlin Model 70 .22LR Mossberg Model 185 KA 20g Remington Model 514 .22 L/S/LR

08-28-2007, 07:29 PM	#4
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,477	M1 = American History. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for practice & IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three purposes, three calibers, three models. One gun.

08-28-2007, 08:58 PM	#8
RudyN XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Clara County, California Posts: 90	I would go with an M1 Garand. As some of the others have said, there is the factor of history and it a real rifle, meaning it has a wood stock. I got my M1 through CMP and even though it is a rack grade it still shoots pretty darn good. I also have a AR15 and an AK47 parts kit with a receiver that I will build someday, but the M1 is my first choice. __________________ RudyN XD9 Tactical .45 1911 and a whole bunch of other stuff NRA

08-28-2007, 09:07 PM	#9
chrisxd45t XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Monterey/San Jose California Posts: 1,203	go with "the greatest battle implement ever devised." It will make your old man proud. __________________ LEGALIZE FREEDOM

08-28-2007, 07:24 PM	#3
griz XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NW MO Posts: 696	I'd go with the M1 garand... better yet, go with the M1A! Although the AK is touted as being the super indestructable, will-go-bang-everytime SHTF "go-to" weapon, I just couldn't bring myself to own a commie-gun. Guess I just bleed red, white and blue.

08-28-2007, 08:23 PM	#6
nick__45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 260	AK is the way to go. M1 is just way too heavy unless you get the scout version with plastic furniture. Both are great rifle but I take AK over M1 any day of the week. Also, instead of following the path of past history, you can make one of your own. Own an AK as a symbol of anti-establishment.

08-28-2007, 09:43 PM	#10
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,527	M1 __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

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