What do you..M1

[Clancy]

Gentlemen,
...think has made the M1 Garand so collectable as well as a range rifle for shooters. I think that this started in the late '80's early 90's when shipments of these rifles started coming into the US from South Korea. These were the Blue Sky's and a few other gun dealers getting them into the US. Yes, there was a small jump in interest into these rifles. Now however, many more people found out about the CMP and Garand collecting is going thru the roof. With the prices so high people are checking to make sure that they have the correct M1 Rifle down to the smallest part. OK Here it comes. What made you get into M1 Garand Rifles, either collecting or for shooting?
Just looking for some input on this

Need some help with hits guys

Thanks again
Clancy
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[Mnswede]

I bought my M1 Garand from SAI in 1979 and it was for shooting.  The reciever is SAI and the rest of the rifle is govt SA parts.

[Terrill]

It was the rifle our fathers used.  It was the rifle I had in military school.  And it is still the best military firearm available to the public.  The upgraded M14 isn't available except as the M1A1 and it's cost is too great for most.  The "black" rifles just don't have the feel or history of the M1.
Both of mine are from the CMP and both have been reworked.  But that work was done by the military so in my eyes, they are correct.
AND on that note, I'll take mine out this weekend and have fun!