"M1 Garand: FULL REVIEW, Pt 1" by Nutnfancy

[@charliet.sanford2495]

I traded a tricked out Rock River AR-15 for a Korean War Era H&R M1 Garand. Some say it was a stupid trade, but I've been happy with the trade and haven't regretted it one iota.

[@Player_Review]

Have my grandfather's that he brought back from WW2. His sargeant allowed their unit to buy them, bill of sale and all, and he carried it in parades etc... now it just sits in a safe. I've always attributed (maybe incorrectly) the heavy weight allowing me to hardly feel any recoil.

[@GarandThumb]

Did you watch the video? He mentions this already, with oh so many more things that you fail to point out.

[@marine919]

I went through boot camp @ Parris Island with the M14 in 1965,then infantry training with the M1 Garand and the M16 in Vietnam.I bought my M1 from the CMP and the price was good and the rifle was nice.

[@benlindsay9644]

I live in the UK and will probably never have the opportunity to pull the trigger on one but the M1 is on my bucket list (everyone needs a dream right?). I have a great appreciation for the history and the changes that this weapon brought about. They are works of art in wood and steel.

[@geradebowden1463]

I have a parts correct WWII model... I wish the gun could talk and tell its history....

[@tactinot8458]

Just finished cleaning up some firearms, and as always these videos are awesome to have on while you're at the work bench! It's been a while since I've watched this one. Keep up the great work Nutnfancy team

[@windtalker58]

The M1 was my first weapons purchase. This was to honor my father, a Korean War veteran. He is gone now, but I still have the M1. I am prepping for a CMP event this summer. Thanks Nutnfancy.

[@amund9173]

The King's Guard in Norway drill with the Garand too, they even have the 10inch bayonet attached.

[@brubn4555]

fak u caesar

[@amund9173]

Gravity Turtle uwot

[@Psycosmurf43]

+End my life *uwot m8

[@22aucutt]

I used my m1 as my deer rifle this year. And I bagged one with it!

[@GearKnowHow]

I've seen these in my LGS for $1200+....kind of an expensive military surplus rifle. Wish Obama didn't block all those ten's of thousands of M1's coming in from Korea!!

[@nutnfancy]

+OutdoorEnthusiast88 CMP still has a couple- inflated M1 prices are the result of people taking advantage of panic buying and uneducated customers. While some out there are indeed worth 1000+, I have yet to see one in person that warrants it. I'd want something matching and original, hopefully original stock and barrel. I only seem to see mixmasters in pawn shops and gun shows...I'm sure the really expensive ones come with tall tales about how they jumped in to normandy too. :) Keep an eye out for them, I got a WWII springfield from 3/45 with mostly matching parts (no original sights, armory stock, replacement magazine parts but the rest spot-on) for $900, and it included about 350 rounds and a ton of bandoliers and clips. -Doodle

[@GearKnowHow]

+nutnfancy Thanks for the response Tactical Doodle, I'll be sure to keep an eye out. You guys should do a review on the Finnish M39 Nagant sometime. I picked up a 1941 VKT a few months back and the stock has a similar look/feel to that of an M1 Garand plus it shoots 3 inch groupings at 100 yards! Lower recoil, big improvement over a typical 91/30. Check out my KZbin review sometime and let me know if you ever need a loaner :)

[@RADIOACTIVEBUNY]

+nutnfancy I got one for 1090 and it had a serial of 350k so for me that's good. My next one I want to match. Also seeking a Kar98k that's all matching, and that's proving a bitch to find...

[@tccgrad1999]

I have never been one to love antique firearms, as I love the new updated technologies. But when it comes to the Garand, I am just in love with this rifle. I cannot explain it, but it is in my opinion one of the most beautiful rifles ever made...

[@imdajake]

For the record, I held my M1 while watching this video. We shared a moment and it was beautiful.

[@535tony]

Got my Service Grade CMP Garand back in 2006. Greek return, Springfield, 9/44. Got a case of HXP Greek ball ammo with it. Great shooting Rifle.

[@angelfish6470]

I also had My granddads garand and every once a year I fire it on the day he died to show my respect

[@cavalrytm]

No, he was US citizen. He immigrated with his parents at something like 7 years old, was educated here, received his training in arms manufacturing here, worked for a US arms manufacturer, and lived out the rest of his days here. American or Canadian aren't "races". If you want to argue specifics, nobody in the US or Canada, on the North or South American continents, is actually from here. Not even the natives. Same goes for Europe or Asia. We are all of, hard to believe, Mediterranean descent.

[@Mr2ndAmendment]

I started my experience with the M1 in the same way. Did AFJROTC back in high school and spent a lot of time with M1903s and M1 Garands -cracked more stocks, receivers, and even barrels then I'd like to remember. Years later I bought one through the CMP and my mindset over the rifle is completely different. I've drilled competitively and shot competitively with the rifle and I absolutely love it. For those without one, you should get one as soon as you can from the CMP. Great video Nunt.

[@AirForceAce3571]

I too got my intro to the M1 doing Drill with them in AFROTC in college on our Honor Guard and Drill Team. Absolutely fell in love with the gun, but have yet to shoot one. I'm currently saving my pennies for a Garand of my own from CMP! Should have enough cash for it withn another month or so, can't wait!

[@thegangvault2]

I've read in several accounts that soldiers would keep empty clips to "ping" and try to entice the enemy to charge...

[@GarandThumb]

My apologies my comment came off very wrong from how I attended it.

[@selworks1]

Love the M1 - can't get enough of these videos. I first learned the Garand inside and out in high school ROTC - we had Winchesters and International Harvesters, and I remember thinking one time, International Harvester?? They made guns?? A lot of folks would love to get their hands on them now. Can't wait for part 2. Thanks for all the great work.

[@maxxbot]

The video game comment is accurate, the first time I heard of the M1 was in a medal of honor game when I was like 13 and I do remember that it hit really hard.

[@formdoggie5]

My favorite thing about the Garand is not only has every one I've fired been reliable and accurate as hell, but after putting a hundred rounds through it at a rapid pace, the wood foregrip just gets this just absolutely pleasant, warm, toasty, feel to it--it's the shooting equivalent of a warm security blanket.

[@antsolo9149]

Hall of fame gun. With an amazing video from TNP as its side-kick. Noting better on youtube.

[@DPIDDY69]

TNP really is the best overall firearms channel on KZbin. I love Hickok45 and Tn9 and everyone else but you guys really do spend a lot of time on production.. Great montages, reviews, original music, and so on..Whether I agree with every assessment on every firearm or not, you guys do a great job. And it's awesome that you're in my neck of the woods out here in Utah..Shout out from Cedar City keep up the good work..

[@JustinTheAvgGamer]

Ordered one from cmp about 3 months ago so ive watched this video about once a week since then . one of the very view good looks at the m1garand

[@nutnfancy]

+JustinTheAvgGamer You'll love yours! I wish every milsurp platform had the CMP's support. Even now at the end of the stocks, the korean war era garands are fantastic. You'll look back on these days about how lucky you were to catch them before they all started to disappear. -TD

[@JustinTheAvgGamer]

Thanks for the reply im sure ill love it the wait is killing me though

[@GodOfWar221]

When I was in Normandy, a couple summers back. Went to a museum in Carentan, and picked up myself a deactivated M1, it's a nice wall gun, and totally awesome to look at and handle.

[@ricks.1092]

NUTN !!! You did quite well with the gun drills. I didn't laugh as you said some might. I was actually quite impressed. Especially since the M1 is a heavy ass rifle. That being said, this is the 3rd time watching this video. I just love this rifle. I have two which are in pristine shape. I can absolutely convey that these two rifles (M1) will not just remain in my collection and never be sold. But, they will be passed down to my kids. Each gets one. And the kids have to promise me they never sell them either. And when the time is right. They pass the rifle to one of their children. The child they believe who is responsible enough to respect and honor my wishes. It has meaning to me since, my grand-farther used the M1 when he was in WWII. I have such an affection for the M1, that one is proudly displayed in case and hanging on the wall. I have a few other guns in a display case too. Like a M16 copy from the Vietnam era, a Tommy gun. And a Walther PPK .380 As well as, a German luger, that's authentic and was carried by a German officer during WWII. I just love shooting the M1. Bugget got is so right...when he said, "these things have soul." How true that is.

[@grreeknick]

My years spent with a Garand as my primary battle rifle gave me fond memories. I always felt safe with this rifle in my hands. I had to clear my house with it one time... THAT was a scary experience!

[@RGL01]

Yes, the M1 has soul. :-)

[@Gmar69]

Lt.Colonel Sir, I have the most respect for you in your service to our country. I am a Viet Nam Vet with the USMC. I have purchased an M1 Garand. It took almost three months to receive it. I purchased a "Special" and I am very happy with it to say the least. You initially inspired me to purchase it, although my main battle rifle was the M16. The Garand was instilled to "us" that it was one of the best rifles of our history and was to be admired. Thank you for doing the reviews on this rifle.

[@nickball1872]

"The transfer of such a large number of weapons -- 87,310 M1 Garands and 770,160 M1 Carbines -- could potentially be exploited by individuals seeking firearms for illicit purposes". - State Department Spokesman If a man robbed a Bank of America with an M1 Garand rifle I would personally slap his back and call him Pappy. -Unapologetically, American.

[@calicomradnot]

Finally at 60 yrs of age I had the pleasure of shooting a friend of mines Garand, What a beautiful rifle, I came away from that shooting experience as you did with a ear to ear grin on my face ! Another great video Sir !

[@barneythedog977]

I shot my new N-PAP first and then the Garand and felt no difference in recoil in fact the Garand seemed even better, the barrel length and weight help to make a easy shooter. I love the Garand!!

[@RedSky1895]

Not disagreeing with him being a problem, but he did rescind that denial later and the Korean Garands were brought back home in the end. You can get them far under $1800 from CMP, pick up a service grade for ~$550-600 if I remember correctly.

[@Shane-Singleton]

Funny you rolled in the drill footage. I first was introduced and fell in love with the weapon in Navy JROTC in High School in Lewisville, Tx

[@nreedbuffalo]

I love the M1 Garand. My first shots were when I was 14 with my grandpa's. Even if I can't get a hold of one, I'll probably inherit his. On Call of Duty, yes, I occasionally play it. The M1 was always my favorite. I was able to lay down accurate fire that dropped enemies quickly. Even from a young age with little actual shooting experience, I understood that accurate, quick fire was more important than just spraying bullets

[@BobbyGG2]

The M1 Garand was the second gun I've ever shot (first was the AR-15). Loved that gun!

[@quadheart]

It would be great if you could review the Swiss K31 rifle or the K11 another WWII era rifle

[@bobshore9529]

I have 2 M1s from CMP. Both are Springfield Receivers and mostly SA parts. Both have milled trigger guards and receivers are dater 1943 and 45. Great rifles and I prefer them to my M1A (M14). I would rather carry rounds in enblock clips in bandoleers then the same number rounds in Mags that require more space and are not disposable (combat) as 8 round clips would be. Carry around 10 empty mags, no fun at all. With practice can be charged in about 2 seconds. I love the Garands, thanks for the review.

[@wuggyzoggy]

I think our speaker here is a very good teacher - this is current, vitally important information as more and more of us discover the "soul" (particularly well put by the way), of the M! Garand - and many, many people are scrambling to get one before the are nearly impossible to find or cost prohibitive. I feel fortunate to have one, a good one.

[@Solingen1000]

I love the M1 garand. Been thinking of getting an M1A

[@cannondillon5840]

Man, I've been watching your videos for years. All the way through high school and into college. Better than TV.

[@dabNtx]

so excited! gonna pick up a service grade cmp M1 at the start of the new year

[@AirForceAce3571]

+dabNtx I have one of those. Service Grade HRA that is in great conditions! has cool cartouche marks on the stock form the arsenal rebuild, and the barrel, receiver and rear sight all match (November 1955). Great condition and shoots well too! you won't be disappointed!

[@AirForceAce3571]

I got a feeling this is gonna be an EPIC series Nutn! So glad to finally see it. Love the M1, this brings me back to my own AFROTC days when we ran them in Drill Team too. Just loved doing our routines for competition or for demos to school groups (kids loved it!) or doing honor/color guards. I always preferred having a rifle in HG, rather than a flag :) Great part 1 dude, can't wait for part 2!

[@machonacho5950]

THESE BABIES HAVE SOUL!!!

[@crazeycat9]

surplus guns rule great change of pace from modern tatical stuff. is the m1 grand and he ak loosely related in the gas system

[@jamesjackary7875]

Funny thing is I was friends with Patton's great grandson in elementary school.

[@argentconcepts]

Just gotta say... after watching for soooo many years... I love this video. The M1 is still one of my all time favorite platforms and just goes to show you when something is made with soul it works. Thanks for this.

[@mixter1023]

I got to shoot one at the range today, I am hooked, this is going to be to be my next Rifle.

[@oneinter]

I love that sound when the clip ejects. Awesome rifle.

[@RW4X4X3006]

..... And in the end, you can beat the crap out of the bad guys with it. Review complete.

[@BelairUSN]

I never knew you used to drill nutn! I'm in high school right now, and we have an Air Force JROTC detachment here. I'm the drill team commander and we go to competitions where me and my friend perform our duet routine. You're totally right about the Garand being heavier and not as easy to control as an 03

[@McCbobbish]

History is ALWAYS. interesting.

[@rtydingco]

Thanks for the unbiased, comprehensive review. I have been thinking about getting one of these for a while, but didn't want to spend the money to find out I didn't like it...I think I'm going to go with the Springfield Armory MA9102 M1A, Thanks again. Rich

[@jamiewiley6853]

that rifle drill was simply badass

[@BSKustomz]

i had similar thoughts as you to the Garand thinking "oh yeah it's cool but it's an old fashioned and 8 rounds is crap" but i do like the platform, then i got thinking (mostly because of your videos) "just how many times REALISTICALLY am i going to have to reload this thing under fire, that a magazine is advantageous. got looking further into it and the fact that after these ammo runs i always ALWAYS see 30-06 left on the shelves even after all the "in" calibers are gone... more and more the Garand is looking better and better. 4:12 sums it up for me and bugget's face gives me chills, the soul of the M1 means it WILL be my next rifle

[@HoodRoI3]

I hate the fact that I can't get a real M1 Garand. I could literally move to the US only to get a Garand.

[@TheBrettgriggs]

Freedom lovers welcome

[@combee23]

Brett Griggs If only it was easy to go live in the US. If it was I so would, I love the 2nd amendment and I am not even american.

[@philliplovett6066]

combee23 It's easy, just come in from the southern border it's wide open.

[@foxtrot_oscar]

combee23 you can get one in cannuckland

[@ShaDOWDoG667]

combee23 get a girl pregnant jump the border with her right as she gives birth and bam you're now American Citizens.

[@davidgcalderone]

Not quite, it was designed for the .276 Pedersen, but the Army was not ready for a new cartridge because they had warehouses full of 30-06 Springfield ammo.

[@milboltnut]

don't think the ping was heard in the midst of all the caos.

[@jackdeyoung2576]

Just picked up my M1. I too was on the honor guard as a young Airman at Nellis and my Pap taught me to shoot on this rifle as a kid. Love this gun and it's still viable today!

[@leolldankology]

A drill rifle that won ww2....

[@funshootin1]

it just gets better and better every video I watch..you have gotten the bulk of my undivided attention these past weeks of heavy tnp catch up , ... wife is starting to watch now..i guess shes of the opinion cant beat em join em.

[@ung427]

I Love the M1 Garand!

[@Alcochaser]

Great review... A few points though.. Load Bearing Equipment, If your looking to use the Garand with your load bearing equipment. Look for M1956 / M56 ammo pouches. These were designed to hold one bandolier of clipped M1 Garand ammo found in many SPAM cans. You can get ALICE to MOLLE adapters to put them on your vest. You simply pull the bando out and toss it over your shoulder when you need it.

[@alexsears740]

The Greatest Battle Implement ever Devised!!!

[@fragleshnagl]

M1 Garand has to one of my favorite rifles of all time. its just a beautiful weapon

[@AdamDguitars]

That's an amazing rifle.

[@aksuperhero]

Whats your opinion on the 1917 Enfields? It to is 30-06 and has far better sights than the 1903.

[@TalanXL]

LOVE my M1 Rifle, aka Garand :D

[@GRMGR1]

Another outstanding video. I've been a Garand fan for a long time. It was also cool to see the old footage of you doing drill in JROTC. I spent 4 years in JROTC myself and that footage brought back some great memories. We used 03A3 Springfields. I still remember my weapon serial number almost 20 years later. Please keep up the good work.

[@TheSushiandme]

I'm a Patriot :D Makes me so happy.

[@ronwalsh]

I picked up my SA rifle from CMP a year or so ago. Mine is a 1940 receiver (5 digit). The barrel is dated 1945 and looks pretty good for it's age. I love shooting this rifle. It is deadly accurate at 200m. I am not sure about further out, since my range is only 200. I find it a very very good rifle for the $700. If you are looking for one of these, just get it from CMP and they will deliver right to your door.

[@newcoyote]

"...like it how it is an would not change anything to improve it"(paraphrased). In other words if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Good luck with that mentality today. NOTHING can be left as it is. I swear companies change and "improve" things for no other reason than to change. "Keeping it fresh" is more important than functionality or making people learn systems in a departure from what they are accustom to.It's smoke and mirrors marketing for the most part. The really good designs endure.

[@daltonhammond7259]

they didn't "fix" they upgraded it more or less

[@newcoyote]

I'm not talking about the M1 in my rant. I think the M1 is the exception in relation to how things seem to be today. In other words only necessary or useful changes were made rather than the way things are now. Changing for no other reason than for the sake of it. Some manager/marketer justifying their job.

[@LESTR97]

I'm a 1st year in AFJROTC but I do wrestling so I couldn't be on the rifle team. My school used to have the M1s but 1-2 years ago we had to replace them w/ the 1903s (those stupid cuts got us). The M1 Garand is a beautiful rifle and I wish I had one or at least got to see them at school. You spinned rifles like a boss and just earned a new TNPer.

[@dimitripatrenkovich5711]

This is by far my favorite rifle I have never shot or even held! I will someday own one(If Obama doesn't have his way) I just can't afford one now, so until then I am in the process of purchasing a m1 carbine to hold me over!!

[@TJB63]

Outstanding Video, I too have a WW2 Springfield, I got to say out of all the Rifles I own, It's still my favorite and that includes an M1A/M14 - also have a Commercial Springfield Garand in .308 caliber which is pretty nice in it's own right. Keep the Videos coming, I'd like to see you do a Review on SMGguns FG42 Repro Bro!!

[@bmfilmnut]

A suggestion: Just get to the point! You ramble on endlessly talking about what you ARE going to talk about. Just talk about it! You could cut this down to 1/5th the length that it is now. If you trimmed the fluff and completely unnecessary babble, it would be a tiny fraction of the length it is now. Your viewers' time is valuable to them. Get to the darn point!!!!!

[@skeetshooting7712]

The whole point of nutnfancy is long and in depth reviews bud.

[@heyricksander]

Nutnfancy Five Second Review. "M1: It's Good!"

[@gspade14]

awesome part 1.... sick... cant wait for part 2... this gun deserves a multi-part review.

[@allday199715]

I got a all parts matched 1945 springfield re-import for about 900 any comments on if thats a good or bad deal? also got 25 rounds of ball ammo and 2 clips

[@jaimepowell5033]

I bought my 1st Garand in 1961 at a Sears & Roebuc store in New Orleans, La. for $85.00 complete with bayonet,10 clips, and butt stock cleaning kit. I was 14 years old at the time. No parental permission required! No paperwork! My daddy had taken me there to buy a shotgun they had on sale. He'd used one during WWII, and was a little put out me when I walked out the door with it.But, he taught me how to use it, clean it, and respect it. Got one now in 308. Love it.

[@gunchief0811]

Saddle up! !!! get your rifle! and let's move! GET SOME!

[@3cl3c71k0r]

I was out at the range today and there were four guys in a Military Semi-Auto match (pre-1953). There was an older gent shooting handloads through his Garand . Iron sights at on the SR21 target at 100 yards. This guy was shooting scores between 93 and 98, with tiny groups. Incredible.

[@animalmother556x45]

Wrong. Any actual veteran that was in combat will tell you this is nonsense. This has been tested by people like Larry Vickers, and it was found that he could not hear the "ping" just a few yards away (the sound of the rifle going off was MUCH louder and overpowered the "ping"). Also, if you were being shot at by 5, 10, maybe up to 50 men with M1 Garands...do you really think that one or two "pings" means they are ALL out of ammo? It is urban myth.

[@davidpbcivil]

As usual, outstanding work. Informative, intellectually stimulating, and entertaining. And to all of you guys complaining about the length and the detail of Nutnfancy's work, a question for you: how many videos, how many subscribers, and how many views do you have?

[@MegaBluebone]

loved the sound of the echos at the end of the video!

[@hiwayman64]

I just got one a day ago made by Springfield in 1944 it had a GOV rebuild in 1952 for Korea but was never used and has had a new stock put one it so it's all most a new rifle and tips on braking it back in ???

[@dbattig777]

Great video, it's nice to see a well running Garand. Can't wait for part 2, will you be going into support gear at all? I've seen some modern chest rigs and pouches for enblocs, but a low budget way is using a m203 vest. You should have picked up a .308 Garand, cheaper ammo, with the same enbloc clips.

[@tommyp2401]

My great uncle carried a Garand onto the beaches of Normandy France. He was an amazing guy, and I love to get my hands on one of these.

[@srobart]

My grandfather as well. He was in the group which first crossed the Rhine. This is the gun he learned to shoot on. I've shot M1s, but never found one that I liked well enough to buy. I think that will have to change now that I've seen this review. NF always has great reviews and information.

[@chad2133]

As a follow up, Orion 7 is top notch! You could run your sticky enblocs in a media tumbler overnight sometimes the coating is to thick on certain enblocs.

[@LittleMike6]

Wow! Very informative just in Part 1. So far every gear review results in a buying experience, so your batting a thousand. Great to see Mrs Nutn putting a lot of men to shame shooting the M1. Thanks for the vid! Looking forward to Part 2.

[@Bear5491]

@nutnfancy I want to see if you can still do some of those drills with the M1?

[@AIM54A]

Great video. Reloading for the M1 Garand is a great way to feed it with a reasonable budget. It also allows the shooter to drop down to smaller bullets like 110gr and drastically reduce the recoil for those that may have issues with the recoil from this cartridge. Keep up the great work.

[@ironman052992]

i just bought an h&r m1 garand. haven't gotten a chance to shoot it yet, but i'm really excited to get some range time in with it.

[@warrendaledetroit]

Big Cheers and much Respect from Motown!

[@butterscotch2780]

Bought one a few months ago at a gun show and I must say there is just something about it. I can't stop looking at it, I don't know what it is but I have a deep appreciation for the sight of it alone. I have tactical rifles, hunting rifles, some I have grown very fond of over the years but the Garand I bought just a few months ago is just different somehow. It's just beautiful.

[@D13fledermause]

Says john benjamin, anonymous guy with no videos and several hateful comments on his page. Grow up and leave this respectable man alone.

[@d.l.hemmingway3834]

For Hunting in Kansas you don't need to use a five round en-bloc. KSDWP allows eight-round en-bloc in hunting if you have an M1 Garand. They also allow you to use 20 round magazines in M1A (M14) rifles.

[@AnimeFanatic5602]

Just got mine today, it's an H&R service grade. In beautiful condition.

[@dtester]

The Video game observation can probably be expanded to the boon of WW2 games around early 2000s. Day of Defeat, Medal of Honor, Call of Duty, Battle field, etc. The screen shot was actually Day of Defeat if I'm not mistaken