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It's my first Garand. I know it's not a "real" Garand, so don't jump on me. I know it's not for tankers, but I thought it was odd and cool. It came with the original barrel and piston so I could theoretically change it back. I can't wait to give it a try. It think it will have one hell of a kick. It's a hair shorter than an SKS and that is including the flash hider.
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Pretty interesting. FWIW, the original T26 has a M1903 barrel band clamping all the wood together.
Nice Win-13 receiver !!..
The guy texted me back today. He has the rest of the original stock as well and will let me have it also. So I have this model and all the original parts. I am thinking that I have to shoot it and that will decide forever if it says this way or if I try to turn it back.
It's not that it'll kick so hard but it'll have a pronounced flash. It will be fun, provided it works like it should. Worst case, you turn it back to full length.
Well, gave her a run through 100 rounds on Friday. Worked just like it was supposed to. Has very little recoil. I was surprised. It wasn't quite as aloud as I thought it would be either. Overall pleasantly surprised. Next time I'll put up some targets and take some pics of the groups.
Nice serial number. I also have had a few in 308 and 3006 and never seen any difference nor any bigger flash. I hear people say it all the time but have never seen it through my personal experience. I have a Ruger Black hawk in 30 carbine and was told it is a monster and will flash huge and kick hard. I think the thing is a sissy pistol and nothing special to the kick or flash either :( I was hoping for a Testosterone pistol but no luck just spread rumors. Rick B
I guess it's just the powder you use if reloading. I know I've seen some that had a flash like a basketball. The M1 that is, not the Blackhawk...the reports on the actual tankers also spoke of the excess flash.