M1 Garand Accessories and WW2 Gear

[@larry-fr1zr]

I have an M1 Garand and it is a sweet shooter. One thing your ars missing with your cleaning gear in the sto c k is the short grease pot, the Garand does require grease on several points of the action. The grease pot is the same diameter as the oil container but only stands about 5/8 inches high. This also goes into the stock. Some soldiers would use two pockets of their ammo belt to carry a bottle each of oil and bore cleaner, thus dropping their ammo load from 80 rounds to 64 rounds. The way I circumvented this was to get some magazine pouches for the M1 carbine and put them on the ammo belt in the back. The Garand clips will fit just fine and two pouches will give you an extra 32 rounds for a total of 112 rounds on the belt. Just something to think about. By the way, do not expect your rifle to shoot to the same point of aim when you mount a bayonet on it. The bayonet changes the harmonics of the barrel so it will alter the impact point of your bullets.

[@nickdannunzio7683]

At about 7:30 Utica Cutlery (became Cutco Cutlery) that manufactured the K-Bar

[@ronaldwarren5220]

I trained with the M14 when drafted into the US Army in 1967. My Dad had an M1 and he carried one in Europe during WWII in Europe. I was in high school ROTC and we were issued M1 Garands. That is where I learned out M1 Thumb! I was issued an M14 in Vietnam. I only got into one firefight with it but it did the job in spectacular fashion!

[@josemoreno3334]

Thank you for your service and your dad too. And to both of you, Welcome Home.

[@Jason-iz6ob]

We had M1s in high school ROTC in the early 90s too….. My school had probably 40 or 50.

[@WhoDaFuqIzDisGuy.]

Welcome home brother, don’t know you but I’m glad you made it.

[@mikeselnick4384]

Thank you for this outstanding informative video on the M1 Garand. I was a kid in the 1950's when all of the related accessories you collected became available cheaply at many war "surplus stores." Now I have to go look for my canteen and web belt. I got my garand from CMT last year. Great fun disassembling, cleaning, lubricating and reassembling it, all of which was not necessary but recommended by CMT for new users. Garands are different in a strange way. Each one has a soul. It sort of talks to you, takes you back to the 1940's. A heartfelt "Thanks for your service!" goes out to all the guys who fought with it, and especially to those who gave their lives to protect us and our allies.

[@ivanbanishtok7603]

Even the ammo for the M1 is over pressured for it slightly so get the aftermarket gas plug. I baby my M1 Garand

[@TS-ef2gv]

I ordered a service grade Garand from CMP in September and received it in November. I wanted a WW2 serial number but understood it's the luck of the draw with CMP. Lo and behold I received a very nice Jan '43 Springfield. Best $750 I've ever spent. I've been assembling my kit for it since then, trying to keep everything accurate to my rifle's 1943 time period. I bought period correct sling, bag, en bloc clips, bayonet and scabbard, cleaning kit, and bandoliers, and thought I was finished. However, in watching more videos, yours included, I'm now motivated to expand the collection to include some of the items you discussed, plus some other stuff. It really is a sickness.

[@benewgillian6823]

January 1943... Could have been used on D-Day ! Greetings from France

[@janemarkham4133]

YES, BUT A GOOD SICKNESS!! ~~ HA HA!!!! ~~ H.M.😀❤🤘🤟👍👍👍👍😍

[@fproszek]

Carried it up heartbreak, teardrop hills to the rifle range, ft Knox, Aug 1963. That rifle gets heavy fast.

[@janemarkham4133]

I did the samething at FORT KNOX Ky.,Begining in Aug. 1. in 1959!!!! yes heavy, but it saved my life many times in VIETNAM!!!! SO DID THE M-14 after three times over!!!! Love them both!!!! 82nd AIRBORNE!!!! ~~ " GOD BLESS AMERICA " ~~ 😊❤🤍💙🤟🤘👍👍👍👍🙏🙂

[@MrJdog1987]

Just got my first garand but its a US Navy contract garand that is chambered for 7.62 NATO it's a late model so no sleeved chamber I love this rifle

[@cplrey]

Greetings! Thank you for featuring the M-1 Garand in your video. I served in the Marine Corps from 1961-1965 and fell in love with the M-1 from day one at Parris Island. In early 1964 the powers that be sent a couple dozen M-14s to our detachment (Marine Barracks, National Security Agency, Ft. Meade, MD) for us to evaluate as replacements for the M-! Garand. Our C.O. tasked the junior NCOs with the responsibility for taking the rifles to the range for a few days and then come back with a recommendation. To a man, we all said "hell no" to the M-14 and recommended we keep our much loved Garands "till hell freezes over". The Colonel and senior NCOs accepted our recommendation. The 16" bayonet is what we were issued for the weapon. We were at the right place at the right time to buy military surplus rifles from around the world. A person just walked into a very large warehouse and the rifles were on display in racks arranged by country of origin. I purchased a 1903 Springfield (like new) and a British Enfield Mark 4 for $29.00 a piece. If you bought 6 or more they were $25.00 each. The 16" bayonet was a perfect match for both the Garand and the Springfield. Listening to you talking about your Garand puts a smile on my 78 year old face!

[@PilotPatriot]

Thanks for sharing! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@multitieredinvestor183]

Trained with the M1 in 1956 and had one assigned while in Korea 57-58. Re-enlisted in 63 with the M14.

[@tomphalen2254]

Just got my Garand last week, haven't fired it yet, getting some accessories - cleaning kit, sling, and then headed to the range. Enjoyed your video and all it's information, especially the ammo. Thanks!

[@juliuscervantes3974]

Wow m1 garand the best gun power full

[@scott1395]

Scott duff has great m1 books also!

[@davidschaadt5929]

It's a great gun for collecting ,and then you have to get a bunch of accessories such as bayonetS ,grenade launcher cleaning kits slings ,etc.And all of the books are a real treat to read !!!! Love -em

[@brianbaird3]

Doc roe would have loved that in bastone

[@royseifert3078]

I couldn't help but laugh at this video because like you, I acquired all the accessories for my 1943 Springfield M1 Garand. I'm in the process of upgrading my cleaning kit; I need the tube to hold the oil and M10 tool. This is a very informative video, thanks. P.S. A friend gave me her husband's WWII steel helmet complete with the liner. Man does that look cool when outfitted with my Garand accessories!

[@mnguy98]

I just purchased an October 1941 M1 rifle as a birthday buy for myself, and it's definitely a really neat thing to be able to have it. I've always wanted one, and the fact that mine is a pre-Pearl Harbor rifle in beautiful condition just sealed the deal.

[@raymondpetrovits2336]

I was so inspired by the video I actually stopped it and ordered an authentic bayonet off the web and continued. My Garand is now complete. Thanks

[@PilotPatriot]

Awesome!!! Congratulations!!! Don't forget to subscribe, I have. M1903 video coming soon to add to your addiction! Lol

[@c0rvus996]

Wow, this is one of the more informational videos I have seen about this gun. Thank you! Will be getting mine from the CMP soon and you've got me really thinking about collecting the rest of the vear

[@multitieredinvestor183]

Took Army basic twice. 1956 - M1 AND 1963 M14. Just bought an M1 a gift for my son. TWO NAM tours. M14 1965-66 and for 8 months carried the AK-47 then USARV outlawed using foreign weapons. I carried the M79. My driver had his M16. We both had M1911’s.

[@DanielLogan-s9n]

He has his sling improperly attached. The hardware and free ends of the sling should be on the inside, against the stock of the rifleI. Plus the adustment clip is mounted upside down on the swing. You should be able to use the end of the sling to lift and open the clip. You don't need to try to dig it open with your fingernails like he has to. You just lift on the end of the sling to open and make your adjustment and then push it back closed with your thumb. He probably could have also noted that the M1 was not completely in service prior to World War 2 as he seems to indicate. Marines who landed at Guadalcanal in 1942 were still armed with the Springfield rifle. Garands didn't arrive there until the Army finally came aboard to support the Marines. So the only Garands you might see in the hands of Marines in documentary film footage During that battledoing that battle, were those they managed to steal from the in the hands. Marines are not dumb and the Army is often careless

[@PilotPatriot]

M1 garand sling install. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5qWXpaEba6Chc0si=EFQMbfIyNaAFvxAV

[@danodamano2581]

This is a great start for M1 accoutrement. In the future, find grenade launcher adapter and sight. The different inert grenades, flares, smoke, he and such. Winter trigger lever. Cloth ammo bandolier. Even Training aids for basic marksmanship but thats not field gear. Glad i found what i did before collectors hoarded that stuff to sell them for their weight in gold.

[@larry-fr1zr]

I noticed you did not have the Small grease container which also fits into the cleaning compartment.

[@jmuraidajr]

You need to pick some Suspenders for your ammo belt! When it's loaded it is might heavy with ammo, canteen, and bayonet it helps!

[@pauljnolan1000]

So true. The young man will discover that for himself though, if he saddles up for a three day weekend of hiking through some challenging terrain. You think all you need beyond weapons is ammo and water, but you'll also need at least several meals (best were LRRP rations invented by a Special Forces non-com on Okinawa in the 60s), a poncho, perhaps a poncho liner, a pair of socks, an entrenching tool, if you're a medic, you have an aid bag, a demo man has explosives, etc. For some missions it's only ammo and a single canteen, others the gear is more. It's like weightlifting: a couple of marginal pounds is very noticeable.

[@danodamano2581]

You just need hips

[@wrmfarmer]

I bought my M1 Girand thru the C.M.P. program. My Pape used it ww.2.

[@auscam6666]

The Blood groove is correctly called the Fuller. great produced, rehearsed & spoken video, extreamly well informed with top grade simple to understand explanations.

[@PilotPatriot]

Thanks

[@outlawjones3957]

This video is exactly what I need! I have the Garand and the bayonet, now its time to hunt down all the other goodies!

[@capecodmikemike7482]

On my belt I have an original granade sight pouch with sight still in cosmaline

[@OldArchivesWarrior]

I got my M1 Garand as a Christmas present from my Daughter in 2018..I had wanted one my whole life..This video and info was Outstanding..Thanks and GOD Bless Brother...

[@eastongentry6764]

once I bought the m1 I bought the entire gear of the era, belts, helmets, a Sherman tank. You know, little stuff.

[@chrismoll6862]

Coolest gear in the time continueum

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

I’ve had a 43 springfield m1 for a long time, along with all the correct 43 accessories. Great feeling to have it in my collection which includes a 1903A3, m1 carbine, 1917 Eddystone and 1911. The icing on the cake was last June 6, 2019 we were in Normandy for D-day 75! Also on to Bastogne and finally Hitler’s Eagles nest! Brought it all full circle! Nice video, thanks!

[@Oldhogleg]

I've owned and shot M1's for decades, still has that rare intangible something that others typically don't have: "soul"! Last of the true "rifleman's rifle".

[@bojiden5042]

Hey pilot ! The 40s called said they wanted their bandaids back 😂

[@sjerkins]

All that gear looked familiar. My Scoutmaster had a brother who, among other things, had an Army/Navy Surplus outlet. You still had a lot of stuff from WWII being released from stores for auction in the 1960s. Our scout troop probably looked like a bunch of GI supplied partisans marching through the woods. My web belt kind of rotted in the late 1970s. I wonder where the canteen and belt pouches, and GI rucksack went to? My ex probably dontated to Salvation Army. The WWII gear, for a youngstar wanting wilderness camping gear, was durable and inexpensive. But, my mom made me store it in the shed as, after over a decade in warehouse storage in waterproofed bags (have to wonder if the bags were waterproofed with cosmoline) all the fabrig gear had an odd persistent odor of something vaguely chemical.

[@andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697]

one of my favourite guns of ww2

[@Blupearl2003]

i bought one last week, and i am still learning all about it. i have always wanted one since Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brother came out when i was in JROTC in HS. i noticed your cap...NCPride!

[@robertwilson9999]

I have a 1942 springfield garand however my bayonet doesn’t fit over the barrel, it fits in the gas plug slot . Also have the web sling and a leather sling as well. I like your ammo belt and first aid kit. Thanks for sharing.

[@albertseifert6562]

Great video…👍👍🇺🇸

[@raymondquave1237]

I commend this young man for his interest and insite of the history of the m1 grande although it might not be perfect it's rare and he loves the history ,,also as I'm a nam vet infantry carried the m 14

[@RANDY4410]

My older late brother served in Vietnam between 1966-68 he had a M1 garand rifle, if he was here i would ask him that question.

[@Starkiller2000B]

@@RANDY4410 maybe you mean the m14

[@outlawjones3957]

@@Starkiller2000B he very well could, however M1 Garands were also popular in Nam as well. My grandfather was trained with the M1 Garand and the helicopters he flew had M1 carbines in them. He was there in 1968 if I remember correctly.

[@raymondpetrovits2336]

Thank you Mr. Quave for your service. I’m glad you are able to share your story.

[@Delgen1951]

@@Starkiller2000B No Both were used in Vietnam, M1 first, then the M14 and lastly theM16, If I remembered right even the Springfield 1903 as a sniper rifle. But that was sixty years ago, so I can be wrong.

[@rohanleslie4004]

Now that's what I call nostalgia!

[@dangerranger4323]

I shot mine for the first time a few weeks ago. Awesome rifle, feels like a significant piece of history in the hands and runs like a freight train.

[@Zulutime44]

FYI, my mech infantry battle group in Germany (2-28th Inf) didn't replace their M1 rifles with M14s until early 1962. We were a front line outfit and got the best equipment first. Same with our M48A1 tanks replaced with M60 tanks later that year.

[@RevZoneX-official]

Absolutely amazing explanation about M1 garand.why i founded this after one year 👍👍👍

[@stuarthill7370]

Great video. Thank you for sharing!! Hope you do more like this!!!

[@johnhamre990]

I been collecting the field gear with my m1 garand very additional collecting over the last 20 years

[@tracey1013]

When I bought my M1 Garand (In Canada) it was from the CMP. The guy I bought it off of gave all the accessories that he had, which was the bayonet, the belt (with 10 M-block clips) and rifle case. I got that same PPU ammo and it shoots great. Going to reload for my M1 Garand after shooting all the factory stuff and use the brass. Great video, since I have some stuff I might look into some more. I really want the cleaning it and I have shopped at Liberty Tree Collectors already for stuff for my other WW2 rifles.

[@dannyo3317]

How did US CMP Garand end up in Canada?

[@tracey1013]

@@dannyo3317 not sure. I got it from someone in western Canada, shipped it to me. I didn't know it was a CMP M1 until I saw the cartouche on the stock.

[@DevilstrawberrySlayer]

I believe it will make it even more valuable

[@tvormwald]

I'm a Son of a WWII Marine I'm also a Retired Marine/Airmen. I plan on buying my 1st M1 Garand from the CMP soon.

[@bobrat]

I use Remington 180 grn. PSP corelokt in my M1 Garand for a backup Deer rifle. I've shot over 1000 rounds in this weapon with out a hitch. I did get a nice 6 pointer with it too. Great Weapon.

[@CommandoLAX]

Awesome video! I got a refinished 1944 Winchester marked rifle from the CMP. I don't mind the refinished receiver and new Criterion barrel. She's a dead nuts accurate shooter!

[@scott1395]

Yep, I have a complete harness set with musketeers bag , H harness, paratrooper canteen, bandage pouch, 45 holster, cartridge belt and 10 inch bayonet! Bayonet was still in its original wax paper wrap, all of my equipment is mint unissued!!! Also have an IBM made grenade launcher for the grand! Before the crash I had collected 42 mint condition 45 holsters, some unused some great condition used! My goal was to get a nice example of every maker of the holsters! I regret selling a mint 1915 45 cavalry holster!

[@georgetompkins5438]

I didn't hear if you mentioned an E-tool. A vital part of any grunts kit

[@acevent5759]

its true, you do !

[@rudolphferdinand3634]

Start talking about the M-1 Garand and its bayonet; something got to come out of the safe. First up is the bayonet; I've mined for over 25 years and the M-1 Garand a little longer. I have M-1 Garand bayonets; one is Korean made with a 6.5" blade, and the other 10" blade. My M-1Garand barrel was made by Winchester in 1964 date stamp; I had the barrel gaged by a pro-shooter indicated the barrel had just under 10,000 rounds through the bore 25 years ago done.

[@gregoneill1495]

So good to hear young people interested in Our history!

[@key2seventhree349]

Yes indeed !!!

[@onereddfoxxx]

Good stuff! Great dedication. Very interesting information! I’ve just got M1 rifle and I find this channel very helpful! Thank you!

[@PilotPatriot]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@kmorris180]

My dad carried the M1 rifle until the carbine became widely available in North Africa. I'm not sure what he carried prior to the M1 rifle. He served from 1937 to 1946. Seems like I recall him saying something about the Thompson. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@PilotPatriot]

Thanks!

[@BobSmith-dk8nw]

My story is like a lot of other peoples so I won't repeat it. Just got one of those slings - and you have it attached the way the directions say - but that is not how we used them. We had it all turned around - so the loose stuff and the hook on the bottom - wouldn't catch on branches and such as you moved through the brush. The Butt Stock Cleaning kit I got - had a NEW bore brush that was to big to fit in the bag - and - would not screw onto the end of the cleaning rods ... so I'll be looking for a replacement for that. .

[@billlaird7332]

Nice informative video. Thanks for the list of sources for accessories. To complete your M1 Garand accessories collection I suggest you add an ammunition bandoleer with the cardboard inserts that protected the bandoleer from the points on the cartridges from poking holes in the bottom of the six Enbloc clip pockets of the bandoleer. Additionally, your butt stock cleaning kit is missing the small grease pot. The bandoleer and grease pot are available as original and reproductions. Ping!

[@grolloerfilms5798]

You are explaning this very nice. Interesting stuff. Thumbs up!

[@garyhammond2213]

I spoke too soon. The adjustment tab should point to the rear and not towards the muzzle. To adjust simply grab the tail end of the sling and lift up. Now you can loosen or tighten to the correct length. Then close the tab.

[@PilotPatriot]

Its installed according to the instructions on AmmoGarand.com.

[@garyhammond2213]

@@PilotPatriot I think Ammo Garand is correct. Also, the CMP has a video on sling installation.

[@Alcochaser]

Excellent, now get the suspenders, pack, and entrenching tool and carrier.

[@ryanknox8841]

Such a beautiful looking rifle

[@elliotmann8882]

Excellent video on the Garand. I just wish these types of videos existed when I started buying WWII rifles. I'm happy with my WWII Garand and the accessories I have. I only have one ammo belt with 3 pouches. Actually, just the pouches, not the belt. I never got the belt. I only paid about $350 for my Garand, but that was back in the 1990's.

[@warplanner8852]

I have two, both post Korean war vintage - an H&R and a Spring - and bot are shooters. BUT, I was presenting them in a talk to The Frozen Chosin veterans organization when a crusty old vet Gunny who cautioned me, "it's a RIFLE, son, NOT a gun!"

[@reddevilparatrooper]

OUTSTANDING!!!

[@HatedJared]

Whats funny about all this is that through all the improvements between WW2 and now, the canteen I was issued in the army in 2008 was basically that same damn ww2 one.

[@larryjoesummers1378]

I have ww2 canteen and cup they are metal aluminum I think the one issued to me 1982 was plastic

[@andymckane7271]

Exceptional video! This is, I think, the first video I've ever seen of yours. (I may have seen an earlier video you made on the M-1 Garand.) I, too, have all the various accessories. That said, I wasn't able to find genuine G.I. on each particular item, so my bayonet is a reproduction. My Garand is actually a late model made during the Korean War. (It's in mint condition, and that is why I wanted the late model.) I do not, as yet, have an ammo pouch. I have a well-used G.I. shovel I bought in 1959 in Honolulu when I was eleven years old. The M-1 is a fabulous rifle. It's biggest "negative," in my opinion, is its weight. It is heavy at 9.3 pounds, as I recall. Again, fabulous video! Great job!! Thank you very much! Andy McKane, Maunaloa, Molokai, Hawaii.

[@308scoutrfl]

Good luck finding "M1 Garand only" ammo right now. Even more of a reason to buy the Schuster adjustable plug. Cheap, looks good and it works. Shoot 180 grain hunting loads no problem.

[@Paul1970]

Awesome video. Just ordered my first M1 from CMP. I plan on getting the same accessories you have.

[@hoss3433]

I have wanted an m1 garand since i was a kid. My grandfather was in the 82nd Airborne WWII Grandpa told me about the M1 Garand Anita's brought back several different rifles as well he ended up giving me a gew 98 Mauser but I restored at 10 years old it was the first one I ever done but the stories he told me about the M1 always made me want one. Unfortunately to this day when I have the money I can't find one and when I find them I don't have the money lol. I do have a Springfield M1A loaded I was kind of I guess in appeasement rifle if you can call it that LOL I have only shot it a few times but I do love it I need to get it out and shoot it for more but I still want to get an M1 Garand chambered in 30 ought 6 at some point

[@mdc2296]

I have a July of '43 Springfield M1 and an AFH bayonet to go with it. Excellent video, sir!

[@patfontaine5917]

Love your enthusiasm for the subject! Thanks for posting - one of the better, more informative vids for M-1 Garand accessories

[@michaelmacdonald329]

Just bought one. Loving it!

[@PilotPatriot]

Awesome! Enjoy!

[@ray9729]

got one what

[@michaelmacdonald329]

@@PilotPatriot thank you! I couldnt help myself not to buy a bayonet too! Love the history and the gun

[@michaelmacdonald329]

@@ray9729 M1 Garand

[@MikeS-um1nm]

I SO want one of these ! It's always been one of my favorite rifles. I like this one A LOT and the German KAR-98. I heard they both make excellent hunting rifles.

[@strayblackcatsmeow]

Might consider an Egyption Hakim, it's a Swedish design similar to the Garand but fires the 8mm mauser. The compensator, though loud, gives the rifle a light recoil with quick recovery.

[@foldingchaise8387]

Great information , thanks for the video !!!!

[@christiancoakley5131]

Great video. Love you passion

[@joesixpack7551]

Great job - I'm waiting on my M1 to be delivered... thanks~

[@bluejeans8001]

Enjoyed the video and learning more about the M1 accessories. Thanks for sharing 👍🇺🇸

[@bernardkeenan8676]

Thank you for this video, very informative.

[@jamessolomon5876]

Really learn alot about the M1 Garand....thanks....my Dad carried one in WW2.....I've had my M1 for many years now and unfortunately my stock cracked in a couple of places....is it possible to get replacement pieces of the wooden stock....my sons bought me new stock pieces and they look good but definitely look new but not original

[@chrisbeekley1887]

I just bought bayonets for a m1 garand and m1 carbine at a estate sale for 50 cents each. I didnt know what they were for at the time but I do now. Guess I have 2 more guns I need to add to my collection now.

[@oliverheaviside2539]

Dang. I bought two original M1 Garand bayonets and scabbards for $100 and $130. (The AFH one was marked $200, but I got it for $100)

[@MrPokesmot32]

Bought my first garand three days ago and I cannot wait to shoot it. As long as I can find ammo lol

[@davidpiotrowski1664]

its not a GUN its a WEAPON!!!! GO NAVY

[@Maddog29]

Thanks for putting this out to us. Really helpful

[@peghead]

If you are a new M1 owner and do not want to break it, Learn how to lubricate it with the proper heavy grease. The oil should only be applied to external surfaces and bore to prevent corrosion. All moving parts require GREASE.

[@chrismoll6862]

Super classy chassis collection

[@albertseifert6562]

I love mine. I’ve already started getting accessories like sling, cleaning kit, bayonet is next.👍👍😊

[@MikeyDooWopOldies]

This was a great video about the M1 Garand thank you for the links liberty tree collectors is awesome it has everything I need for my rifles I have a March 1942 Springfield Armory M1 Garand

[@coleparker]

I have a 1903A3 Springfield. Thanks for the info. I have most everything WWII issue from the Canteen down, but I have not been able to score a cartridge belt.

[@ssnydess6787]

Thanks for the great video! It really helped me stow the cleaning kit correctly. I wish you would have mentioned the two types of canteens, the reinforced one for airborne troops that was actually a previous calvary design and the lighter weight canteen that was the general issue. Well done!

[@falconmoose1589]

Outstanding production.

[@tobization]

Great job. Thanks for this!

[@KolkatarChele]

Nice compilation mate

[@texasjasper]

Outstanding video! Best yet.

[@ericbrooks5662]

My dad carried his M1 Garand from '41-45 and he brought it home with him. I don't know how he did it but perhaps in his footlocker. Anyway, his M1 is a 1936 Winchester and I have it and want to buy the ammo belt and ammo and bayonet. Have not shot mine yet but am looking forward to it soon. Good info in this video.

[@militarian9759]

I just got an M1 for Christmas i love it

[@PilotPatriot]

That makes for a very merry Christmas!! Congrats!

[@pauljnolan1000]

I thought this was an excellent video, very interesting and informative, even to a viewer who wasn't intending to buy a Garrand. By the end of the presentation, I was thinking, "I gotta get me one of those!"

[@pulesjet]

Growing up as a Military Brat I had all of those pouches and crap buy the box full. LOL

[@TS-ef2gv]

Yeah, when we were kids in the '60s we used to go to the Army surplus stores and for next to nothing buy WW2 gear to wear and use while playing army in the neighborhood and nearby woods. The surplus stores were full of USGI stuff. In middle school I bought a surplus Ike jacket just to wear. I wish I still had it.