MaxxCarnage
Veteran XX
Good luck finding one that isn't dogshit or grossly overpriced. We are happy with our Ruger American .45 Compact and my buddy enjoys his 9mm version.
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CMMG has an awesome roller-delayed 9mm. I'd forgotten about them. I built my own AR9 on Angstadt receivers when times were better. Fun little project. It'd be nearly impossible now.
I enjoy my Springfield XD. Reliable, simple, easy to shoot.
i have an XD-M in doublestack 45acp. It not bad, really not as heavy as you would think a DS 45acp would be
I know its not a pistol, damn sure not a 9mm, but i REALLY want an M1 Garand
Don't we all
I've been looking at the CMP. Takes about a month to get one, but they appear to be very nice rifles and sell for about $400+ what they cost from the CMP right out of the box
M1s are awesome collector's items, but just note that they can't handle modern 30.06 ammunition. Too much pressure. You would need to either learn to hand load your own, find someone who does, or commercial ammo specifically for the M1.
Or so I've been told.
You will also need to join a local shooting organization to qualify for the CMP program.
Yeah you have to find m1 garand specific ammo or load your own
Luckily i know a guy that reloads
Luckily i know a guy that reloads
you apparently don't need to join a shooting organization, thats what i thought as well. Around here that means you need to join one of a small group of specific ranges associated with the CMP and they generally gig the shit out of you on fees.
I watched a couple videos about the process and a few of the guys joined an M1 collectors club, which apparently satisfies the requirements for purchase and only costs $25/yr
Join, get paperwork done, then quit. Shrug. It's just a formality anymore. This country USED to care about such useful skills like marksmanship, but gun oil doesn't go with skinny jeans.
There's hardly any point joining a shooting club right now with the ammo shortage. Unless you're good/famous enough to get sponsored...
the ammo shortage is relatively recent. Nobody joined shooting clubs before. Lots of people go to ranges around here, mostly indoor
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I did the CMP route back in 2013 and got myself a pretty M1 for $500. I bought the 'rack grade' and it is in PRISTINE condition. It is a 1954 and I guess it sat in a box because the wood is brand new and no barrel ware.
It isnt that big of a hassle. You have to prove you are a US citizen (copy of birth cert.), prove you are an active shooter (a concealed carry permit counts, tournament/competition results, and a few other options I cant remember), and be part of the shooter community (Their website has a list by state of accepted clubs/organizations. I found a local NRA style subscription club ($29.99 for a year) that was on the list and joined. I was able to use the receipt email as my proof and did not have to wait for my club card to arrive in snail mail. You have to notarize the form than mail it all in with a $500 check. A month-ish or so later (their wait times vary) Fedex with come to your door with a rifle (signature required of course). I could not be any happier with mine and definitely recommend it if you are interested. I saw a trashed one at a local Cableas they were selling for $1500. It is worth the 'hassle'.
It isnt that big of a hassle. You have to prove you are a US citizen (copy of birth cert.), prove you are an active shooter (a concealed carry permit counts, tournament/competition results, and a few other options I cant remember), and be part of the shooter community (Their website has a list by state of accepted clubs/organizations. I found a local NRA style subscription club ($29.99 for a year) that was on the list and joined. I was able to use the receipt email as my proof and did not have to wait for my club card to arrive in snail mail. You have to notarize the form than mail it all in with a $500 check. A month-ish or so later (their wait times vary) Fedex with come to your door with a rifle (signature required of course). I could not be any happier with mine and definitely recommend it if you are interested. I saw a trashed one at a local Cableas they were selling for $1500. It is worth the 'hassle'.
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