Mini-G with garand sniper barrel?

[jtfsemperfi]

This might be answered somewhere else but I can't find it.

Could you use a Garand M1D style barrel to add a scope to a Mini G? My eyes are getting bad so I'm looking for a way to use a scope.

I've tried scout scope set ups and don't care for them. Same for the one that mounts in the rear sight ears- you lose the use of the iron sights.

Anyway, any input will be greatly appreciated.

[timshufflin]

Not a problem to do at all. I've done it.

[JGW]

How is the m1D barrel profile different than regular barrel, and how does that difference facilitate putting a scope on the rifle which is not mounted forward on an ultimak rail in a "scout" position?

[timshufflin]

1. Narrower at the chamber end with a Scope block wrapped around it.
2. The D ring brings the scope back to eye profile in a semi natural position.
I would encourage simply looking up an M1D rifle on Google and checking one out. The pictures should make the benefit obvious. You would have to use 7/8" scopes though.

[jtfsemperfi]

Thanks Tim,

I figured it would work but wanted to ask the expert.

JGW, like Tim said I believe the sight on the M1D's are further back allowing the use of a regular scope vs a long eye relief one.

I appreciate the input!

[JGW]

Who makes a quality scope mount for the M1D?

[jtfsemperfi]

I don't know that anyone makes a "quality" mount for the M1D ( i.e. one that works as good as the original) but a while back I was at the CMP south store and one of the guys there said they had figured out what the problem was with the one they sell ( and were correcting them) and had heard very good feedback from folks who purchased and used it. I figured I would go that way since every USGI one I see is way too expensive for my budget.

[jbkf1003]

Not to discourage you from the M1D route. But this may work for you. You would need a holbrook device though.

http://www.m14.ca/M1_GARAND_CASM_Scope%20Mount.html

[jtfsemperfi]

I actually looked at that mount when I first got the garand "bug" but didn't want to lose the use of the iron sights (which I think that mount blocks the iron sights). It seems weird too since I believe that company makes one for a m14 that has a gap so you can still use the iron sights.
I'm probably overthinking this but isn't that what hobbies are for??

[jtfsemperfi]

Actually........... I just went back to the link and they have their gen II sight now that does allow the use of the iron sights. Thank you for that! I guess I wasn't the only one who wondered why if they could do it for the m14 why not the garand.
Appreciate the heads up!