Garand Thumb - Facts and Myths Video

[Amsdorf]

Thanks for watching and the comments.

I think that we might have a different definition of "Garand thumb" going here.

As I understand it, Garand thumb is the act of the bolt fact smashing the thumb, which is in the magazine, when the bolt slams forward, crushing the thumb.

Others are referring to the remote possibility that some part of the bolt slamming forward may nick or scrape the thumb.

I'm talking about the real-deal, full bore, smasheroo to the thumb, Garand thumb.

I remain unconvinced that one can physically get one's thumb in the way of the bolt face as it is moving forward and chambering around when loading a Garand.

Of course, I'd be happy to video tape volunteers to prove once and for all it can/can't happen.



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There are quite a few people who are afraid to load an M1 who shouldn't be. I see them at the range trying to load the thing with 2 hands and jumping when the bolt closes. Common sense would tell us that the Army would never have adopted a rifle that, when loading, could cause serious injuries to soldiers whose motor skills would be seriously challenged in combat.

Bingo, this is precisely why I made the video, to assuage the fears of those who have stayed away from the Garand for fear of smashing their thumb while loading, or who have heard, and believed, the "horror stories" about Garand thumb, either not fully understanding precisely what it is, and why it happens, or having never had it explained carefully enough to them.

You can smash a finger handling any firearm, frankly, if you are bound and determined to do so.

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[Orlando]

You call the picture I posted a nick? Ouch!!
I think that guy would dissagree with you on that one

[ROCK]

I think that we might have a different definition of "Garand thumb" going here.

As I understand it, Garand thumb is the act of the bolt fact smashing the thumb, which is in the magazine, when the bolt slams forward, crushing the thumb.

Others are referring to the remote possibility that some part of the bolt slamming forward may nick or scrape the thumb.

I'm talking about the real-deal, full bore, smasheroo to the thumb, Garand thumb.

I agree, there should be two categories. One is disabling. The other is a pinch and a scare.

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Of course, I'd be happy to video tape volunteers to prove once and for all it can/can't happen.

A slow motion, close up of normal loading would be sufficient.

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

Wow I do not think I have seen this much controversy since Crossfire went off the air. I for one appreciate all viewpoints and take all viewpoints into account.