Drill Rifle ?

[VERO1]

Does anyone know of a semilocal source for a drill/parade rifle? My son just joined the ROTC drill team at his school and "needs" one to practice with. I have found a few online and will probably order one but was trying to keep my money closer to home. He wants to use his Moisin but I don't think our tile floors could stand to many drops from that beast!

[Guest bkelm18]

You can buy M1 Garand drill rifles from the CMP, kinda pricey though. Not sure of anything local though.

Edited February 19, 2012 by bkelm18

[Chucktshoes]

I don't think any part of the house can withstand drill practice inside of it. Drill practice is strictly an outdoor activity. The doors, windows and walls will thank you.

[et45]

you could buy a cheap rug for him to stand on

[peejman]

I don't think any part of the house can withstand drill practice inside of it. Drill practice is strictly an outdoor activity. The doors, windows and walls will thank you.

As a former band geek who spent plenty of time standing next to girls flinging rifles high in the air.... amen to that.

That said, the practice rifle must mimic the weight and balance of what he'll be using in the parades and such. Else it'll feel different with potentially unpleasant consequences.

[Capbyrd]

Yep. What rifles do they use at his school? My school had Garands but others differed. You need to match his issued rifle.

[R1100R]

Trainees use what we called a "Ruber Duck" is was a hard plastic M16. Below is a $38.50 03 Springfield replica. look around the site they have others.

http://www.dancecheer.net/spiritmall/product.php?productid=16536&cat=327&page=1

[TMF]

Yep, rubber duck is the way to go. If he's bent on the feel of a real rifle I have a beat up arisaka rifle i would let go for free, but you'd have to come get it.

[VERO1]

They currently use M1's or Springfields. The Springfield replica shown above is the one he has decided to be acceptable. If he sticks with it I will look into getting him one of the M1 replicas. Being in 9th grade his interest span is a bit short!