Cmp m1 expert .30-06 grade rifles

[Mjac]

I am looking at one of these and the description says it will come with a "NEW Commercial-Production barrel"

Does anyone know what manufacturer barrel it is?

Thanks

[ssgross]

Criterion.
New stocks come from Boyds.
Any other parts are typically USGI, although I did get one once with a gas tub stamped CMP on the bayonet lug. I called and asked and confirmed they were new production on contract with CMP.

[MAC702]

I can confirm. Dunno why the description changed from "Criterion" to "commercial production," but they are still Criterion barrels. And yes, there are several other parts that are also new production, including the gas cylinders.

[Bob Womack]

I can confirm. Dunno why the description changed from "Criterion" to "commercial production," but they are still Criterion barrels. And yes, there are several other parts that are also new production, including the gas cylinders.

Probably to allow them some room to change suppliers if necessary.

Bob

[Mjac]

Thanks guys. I have narrowed down to a Garand for my next milsurp. My current MN bring back and my former 1903A3 have served me well as shooters.
I want to go with a Garand shooter this trip, however I am still on the fence regarding a service grade or expert. I have read perhaps 100's of posts trying to decide but no clear winner.

[MAC702]

I am still on the fence regarding a service grade or expert. I have read perhaps 100's of posts trying to decide but no clear winner.

The Expert Grade will PROBABLY be a bit more accurate, but some Service Grades have been rather exceptional. I'd imagine the Expert Grade's new barrel will give you a longer accurate life, but all of that only matters if you are doing matches or taking your accuracy seriously. Most owners will still not be able to shoot to the potential of a Service Grade anyway.

The Service Grade will look more authentic in the collection, but if you want the "fun" of oiling the stock yourself, especially if doing something better than a GI finish, then get the Expert Grade.

They will also run out of Service Grades, and GI parts. They will always have Expert Grades available, just with more and more commercial parts to complete them.

[Mjac]

The Expert Grade will PROBABLY be a bit more accurate, but some Service Grades have been rather exceptional. I'd imagine the Expert Grade's new barrel will give you a longer accurate life, but all of that only matters if you are doing matches or taking your accuracy seriously. Most owners will still not be able to shoot to the potential of a Service Grade anyway.

The Service Grade will look more authentic in the collection, but if you want the "fun" of oiling the stock yourself, especially if doing something better than a GI finish, then get the Expert Grade.

They will also run out of Service Grades, and GI parts. They will always have Expert Grades available, just with more and more commercial parts to complete them.

Excellent points to consider.

I reload and enjoy seeing the fruits of my labor appear as far away little groups. On the other hand, as a 77 year old, my long guns have been wearing scopes for quite awhile. So, at best, Garand's iron sights are going to be challenging regardless of a new barrel or not. In the end I suppose my heir might enjoy a new barrel as I certainly wont be shooting it out.

As for looks, I agree the service grade is better. More character indeed and much like my scoped MN.

Maybe I should have started sooner.

Thanks