Chumney

If you are looking for a battle rifle the CMP is selling converted M1 Garands in 308. I have a M1A standard and a M1a loaded, the standard shoots about 2 moa and the loaded about 1 moa. I also have an Armalite AR 10B and it shoots about 1,5 moa. Armalite now sells an AR 10A that uses the same magazines that everyone else uses in their 308 AR platform.

In Knox county try the Moose Lodge Sportman's Association.

Dean's Gun restoration in Lafo;;ette is very good with M1 Carbines and very highly respected with M1 Garands. Not to far from Knoxville.

By all means buy a USGI M1 carbine is what I would purchase, The only way to be sure is to have it check by a gunsmith to make certain that all fit and functional parts are in spec.

Let's say as an older generation person, my affection for the Garand stlye of weapons is a passion. My modest selection includes: M1 Carbine NPM M1 Garand H&R M 1A Standard M 1A Loaded Mini 14 Each has its charm and place. Be aware that the M 1 Garand and the M 1A's requires different burn rates of powders other than what most comercial ammo uses. Learn to reload and each will give pleanty of hours of fun.

Mini-14 vs AR-15 not as I own both and both fill a niche. Being one of the older generation I do love my weapons of steel and wood. However, I am a realist and like my Matel weapons too. Realistically, I keep both for different purposes. The Mini is my truck gun and it was designed to be a 2 to 3 moa weapon from the beginning, very similiar to the M-1 Garand and the M-14. The AR platform can be built to a degree of accuracy that the old war horses could only be hopeful of attaining with several modifications and lots of TLC. To bash one and praise the other reminds me of the 1911 vs the plastic pistol vs the revolver. Enjoy each for what they are and become proficient in the manual of arms for the weapon of your choice. I often comment to everyone who asks me to help them to decide on a new weapon; pick the one that looks and feels right. Then practice, practice, practice. Have fun

Way to go Dad. My grandson uses a traditional scope on his 10/22. Get a lot of ammo you will need it.

I think you should hold it and dry fire it a few times. It is longer with the 5 inch barrel, but the Pro model has many of the features of the custom shop guns without the higher price. I have the older model M&P 45 with the safety lever ( throw back to 1911 habits) , I will have to say I like the way it handles.

912 The day after we all changed.

Be careful about the M-1A, you can never have just one. You will love it no matter which you one you decide to purchase. I started a thread about deciding about getting a M-1, M-1A or an AR-10. I now have 2 M-1A's and a M-1 Garand.

I own both and shoot both, however I have a Diamondback that I have had since 1972 and wish I still had the Python from 1973. SWMBO has the Smith for carry and likes the trigger pull.

I went through the same thought process about the semi-auto .308. I decided on the loaded model of the M-1A and then bought a standard model M-1A. The standard shoots about 1.5 inch groups and the Loaded shoots a 1.25 inch group. at 100 yards. The reason that the military got away from the M-14 is because the troops though the M-14 was too heavy and the M-16 was lighter. You do not want to get me started on the discussion of the change, but let it be said the original idea for the M-16 was for support personel more than for front line grunts.

The funny thing about this whole debate is the law in Arozonia is modeled after the law in California. The citizens of California need to change their law. I for one think that it is a law that should be enacted in every state and enforced. Let the Federal government understand that we believe in state's rights and they need to enforce thee deportation of all illegal aliens back to their country of origin. It is the citizens of our country and our state that elected them to office, either do the job they were elected too or be thrown out.

The Tarus PT1911 is what I bought when I was looking to buy either a Cot Gold Cup nor a Kimber. I like the way it felt and the light trigger pull. It came standard with the light rail. The only complaint that I have with the PT1911 is that it is too fun to shoot!

NRA lead, follow or just get out of the way.