m1 garand

[lonewelder]

just got a garand and it won't eject en-bloc.no ping!

[Rock]

Did you load a full enbloc, fire all 8 shots?

Or did you try and test it at home without firing?

[lonewelder]

shot 3 full 8rd clips.same thing every time.could it have been modified to not throw em.mabye for bench shooting?

[Rock]

I suspect a faulty or incorrectly installed part, not a bench modification. I think you would get a really quick and knowledgeable answer over at the CMP forums, there are many very helpful M1 collectors over there: http://www.thecmp.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=77

[lonewelder]

thank you very much

[Lead Fred]

Or it may have an Halbrook device installed

Mkae sure all the parts look like this

http://www.civilianmarksmanship.com/stripandassemblyimages/groupfeed.jpg

The part to the right of the pin at the bottom is the accelerator

It makes the ejector work. If the arm is worn or broke off, it wont work right



Less I forget, a Holbrock device is designed to allow you to single feed round in, and the enbloc not to come out, until you hit the lever on the left side.

[DWM]

Hi Could be a ejector clip broken??

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Detail.aspx?pid=407980&catid=11884

Daniel

[smokemjoe]

Removed ,Made a statment that was wrong.

[Lead Fred]

Hi Could be a ejector clip broken??

Daniel

Then my next question would be. Can he still use the side button to remove the enbloc.

[dominicfortune00]

Well, in his second post in this thread he says he shot 3 full 8 round enbloc clips; so that sounds like a yes.

[lonewelder]

All the parts look good to me.Maybe I should give details of what its doing.After the 8th round the bolt locks back and nothing happens.I can then turn the rifle upside down and the clip falls out.I was using a light load,but it cycled fine and the bolt locked back fine

[OBXPilgrim]

Hi Could be a ejector clip broken??

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Detail.aspx?pid=407980&catid=11884

Daniel

+1 what Daniel said.

Sounds like that's your problem

[fishhawk]

i'm wondering if it's put together right. seems i remember haveing a problem like that with mine a loooooong time ago and i had screwd up putting it together one time. steve k

[hamour]

Sounds like to me you need to order another M1 from CMP! That will fix the problem!

[lonewelder]

One or two more would be great!

[Lead Fred]

Unlike women, M1s you can never have too many

Sounds like the ejector clip as stated above

[lonewelder]

I'm not going to worry about it for now.I't functions,and I don't have to chase clips!I will look in to the ejecter clip latter.Thanks everybody for your knowledege and help.

[zomby woof]

Failure to eject cartridge clip.

• Clip ejector worn, weak, or broken. • Replace.


• Op rod catch deformed or broken. • Replace op rod catch.

[mroliver77]

Lonewelder,
its an easy fix. Just do it! Go to CMP website and they have teardown of rifle online. Clips dont fly as far as brass when working properly. Part the ejects clip is called the "clip ejector spring".
http://www.civilianmarksmanship.com/detailstrip.html

Jay

[leadman]

Yeah, my clips usually end up on top of my hat!! Better then in my face I guess.

[sqlbullet]

On the front of the trigger assembly above the magazine floor plate, a small arm stick out. This is the clip ejector spring. Check it. Sounds like it needs replaced.

http://www.fellingfamily.net/garand/image/244_trigger_sa.JPG

You can also function check the clip release mechanism:

Remove the trigger group by pulling back and up on the rear of the trigger guard to release, swinging the trigger guard up, and pulling the trigger group from the gun.

Remove the stock.

Remove follower rod and op spring.

Press down on the front of the operating rod catch. You should see the clip latch move with the operating rod catch.

I would bet good money based on your description you need a new clip ejector spring installed in your trigger group.

As recommended above, see the CMP website, but beware. Garanditis is highly contagious. I contracted a terrible case and am now waiting for the gun funds to rebuild so I can buy my next fix.

[lonewelder]

Thats the problem!It looks as if the clip has been cut short.Thanks for th pic.Other people have said the same thing but,couldn't tell what was going on in there w/o the pic.Afraid its too late for Garanditis.I'm already thinking one of the rough ones that are going to be imported.Would be a good base for a 308 conversion

[sqlbullet]

Get with the CMP. They have plenty of nice ones left. A springer rack grade would make a great base for a 308 conversion and are only $495.

[Gene Perryman]

Where do I get the Halbrook device, as I don't want my clip to eject ????

Gene

[Lead Fred]

From John Halbrook

360-671-8522
holbrj@aol.com

[burr7870]

I have been looking at the Garands at CMP trying to avoid the inevitable. However the inevitable is getting close. I was wondering which grade would make a good shooter. Any thoughts?

[sqlbullet]

Service grade if going sight unseen. The Service Grade Specials are also nice guns, but carry a much nicer price tag as well.

If you can make it to one of the stores and gauge the throat and muzzle, some good shooters can be found among the field grades. This will save you $100.

I also suggest you join the CMP forum. The guys there post lots of pictures of what they are getting, which helps a bunch in selecting a grade, and correctly setting your expectation of what you are going to get.

I have two Winchesters, both were field grade, but gauge 1.5 throat erosion, one has a like new muzzle, the other gauges a 1 ME. I have had them for about a month and a half, and still haven't gotten them out to shoot them. And it is raining again here today.

The CMP also now has more M2 ball ammo in stock (Greek HXP).

[Lead Fred]

However the inevitable is getting close.

You get a CMP rifle, and the government will know you have it.

BTW I think the federal is still on the book, that any military rifle can be recalled back into service by Uncle Barry.

Thats why I well folks to get one form a gun show

[sqlbullet]

I lucked out with regard to the 'books'.

Mine both have CMP paperwork. But I bought them from a movie producer locally who ordered them from the CMP, then got schooled by the director on the difference between the M1 Carbine and the M1 Garand.

I got to pick my two from the four he originally ordered. Cash deal, no paper.

[garandsrus]

Sqlbullet,

A Garand without a ping every eighth shot just wouldn't be right...

You might also consider getting a SLED (http://www.aaarmory.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_11&products_id=46) which makes single loading much easier and one handed. The SLED is available from several companies. I didn't pay attention to the price from the link I provided so you might be able to find it more cheaply.

John