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The US Dept. of Defense (or War Dept) did everything in its power to change parts, or upgrade them in todays phrase. They owned the firearms and they were paid for, years prior.

Someone can throw...

The Carbine Collectors Club does not have the time to do stupid stuff like that. Its a volunteer organization that is well..very busy doing stuff.

Since the late 60s, Colt is just a name. The company has changed hands, many, many times, and is now ran by bean counters, much like 7-11, Mail boxes etc. ,and Toys R Us.

Do your homework. There...

If CMP is out of complete M44s buy a Kimber? Dont whine.

It never ceases to amaze me, the lengths guys will go to buy a $300 US Martial rifle, and put $3000 into it, to "restore" it. Perhaps its a hobby? Like buying a zero clearance $2500 riding lawn mower...

AR's are a very basic, straight forward rifle. Do your homework, assemble it on a workbench with good light and a good manual. If you are just doing the lower, its a cinch. The pivot pin can be a...

Rock River is the best in my book. Not a flaw, evertyhing tight and spec'd out to perfection, and I am very, very picky about where I spend my money. I have an old SGW lower that I bought years ago,...

First part in the bin, first out. Nothing is set in stone. There were over one thousand, five hundred contractors for Carbine parts, and the prime mfgs traded, sold and bought parts like there was no...

The Kimbers CMP sells for a bargain price, routinely outshoot 52's, 40X's or M12's. Most 52s are worn out, same for the 40x's as they made only a handful, and when was the last time you saw a 52 for...

In my humble opinion, ammo mfgs could care less. The bean counters in charge want X amount of profit. If they can make more, they will charge more. They are unwilling to expand their facilities due...

Tomato plant stakes. It feeds Iron into the root system. Its a recycle thing, plus it stops humpers from stamping them NM and selling them on gun broke.

Many of the USGI rifles we have in our hands and in our vaults are 100 percent original. Sure its fun to have the money and time to throw parts at GI issue rifle to make it fit in our dream of an...

Another set of great Mossy pics. Keep them comming. Here is mine. As far as I know, one of the last CMP rifles. It came with a rail, and a really nice bore and stock. It shoots like a dream.
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What a great photo. Thanks for letting us view it.

If you are installing a new barrel, and reaming the chamber you need all three. If you are swapping bolts with that oh so hard to find and expensive, original XTYZ squiggle mark, you need a field...

The Garand Rifle is not a delicate Prima Dona. It was made to last, perform and function under the worst of conditions, with minimal maintaince. It was produced with robust, over engineered parts...

We all have our "favorite" affilitiations. Especially when we write them a check. We are kind of locked in then arent we?

One of the affiliations that I belong to, interviewed a gentleman who...

"Parts guys" maybe.

Great picture, thanks. Brings to mind an old Senior Drill Instructor quote:
"I cannot make you do what I tell you to do, but I can make you wish you did".

Herringbone twill with a banner eagle on...

I am not sure, but I dont think the CMP bids on rifles on the open, worldwide market. Ammuntion? perhaps, but probably not rifles.

More likely these rifles will end up on the auction block for...

Nice looking Mossy. Thanks for the pics.

My better judgement says not to reply, but I am going to stick my neck out. For no other logical reason except this Forum/Web Site is about as good as it gets. We are all anonymous here, but I am...

Best wishes. Thanks for the post.

Nice looking rifle STU1. How does it shoot?

I have to say that I am so tired of shameless plugs for "Joe-joe parks the best Tanker Garand on the planet when he isnt drunk, and bubba makes the best processed brass for ten bucks a thousand...