For using a Garand (or in my case, a Mini G) as a SHTF rifle, what parts do y'all recommend stocking up on. I'll have Tim bend another op rod, and I'll get a couple of extra op rod springs, but the rest are interchangeable with full-sized Garands, that's why I ask the question here.
"A" list
extractor and spring/plunger
ejector/spring
firing pin
oprod spring
clip latch spring
"B" list
follower rod
follower arm
bullet guide
As expected..Shuff looked into my range box!
In my NRA Highpower experience I have seen broken extractors and a broken firing pin.
The broken firing pin was in my rifle. It failed early in prone slow fire. I retired from the line, stripped the rifle and removed the bolt, disassembled the bolt, replaced the firing pin and returned to the line to complete the string before time expired.
My range box has a firing pin, extractor, extractor spring, ejector assy and an op-rod spring. I think there is a stray clip latch as well.
Back at the ranch there is enough laying around to assemble a couple complete rifles.
After experiencing that broken pin I can say that it is downright dangerous to shoot a rifle with a full-round pin. If I had had a full-round pin the rifle would have almost certainly slamfired and I would have been out a rifle and perhaps some of my own parts.
Last edited by dan; 10-17-2012 at 11:04 PM.
Real M1s have a single barrel spline
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And where would you gentlemen suggest purchasing said parts?
Numrich, Sarco, Garand Guy
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