I disassembled and cleaned my first M1 in 1961 at 15 years of age. I cannot tell you how much it pleases me to watch this young man instruct a new generation to do the same.
@katanamast2793 жыл бұрын
When I get my M1 from the CMP in about a month or 2 I will be referring to this video
@williambarbour72342 жыл бұрын
I disassembled and reassembled my M1 garand at Parris Island in 1959
@brianlundy78782 жыл бұрын
25 years old, my dad gave me his m1 last Christmas. By far my favorite rifle to shoot.
@Musafir091 Жыл бұрын
♥️ 🇵🇰
@murphy1253 Жыл бұрын
@@katanamast279 Currently waiting for mine and why I am here
@BradyKaynee2 жыл бұрын
Captain Sobel: Rust at barrel... your weekend passed is revoked.
@Kibbin-imback23 күн бұрын
Midway through watching band of brothers right now, great show
@annwachter59854 жыл бұрын
You did an excellent job of explaining the entire process, however the visuals were hindered by the dark black cleaning mat and your black t-shirt. If you video this process again make sure it is done with white backgrounds to help reflect the lighting to make small parts visible.
@vomitcollecter4899 Жыл бұрын
Bought my M1 Garand a few weeks ago and fired it for the first time yesterday on my birthday. Definitely gonna need this video lol
@kellyevans325411 ай бұрын
Good guide, I’ll have to look up other videos for the disassembly and reassembly. Black gun parts over a black mat in front of a black shirt makes it very hard to see what you are doing.
@MF-rtard894 ай бұрын
Seriously, how did they not pick up on this??? Nobody double checks anything these days. I'm ALWAYS double checking everything, and when you're that type of person, it's easy to see how many people just don't do that. It's most.
@hailedavid2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for making this instructional video. I just inherited my father in laws rifle and I need to make my first cleaning and inspection. I feel like I am about to experience a small part of basic training. Again thanks and God Bless America 🇺🇸.
@levigourdie6993 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have an M1 garand from my grandfather and right now it's absolutely disgusting so I need to clean it out.
@haldennis4302 Жыл бұрын
Nice video with the exception that the Garand is gas operated. There was no mention of removing the gas plug or gas cylinder. The both get very dirty and should be cleaned. Just add that on and you'll have one of the best videos on the M1. Thanks, Hal D
@ringadingbaby43329 ай бұрын
Just curious, when the op rod is removed is it possible to just clean it through there
@MF-rtard894 ай бұрын
This video is trash. Cant see shit.
@politicallyinsensitive42002 жыл бұрын
To clean the barrel I use a bore snake. No niche tools like a muzzle guard required and zero risk of damaging the crown.
@kellyevans32544 ай бұрын
Bore snakes are nice.
@steveretiredandcranky4 жыл бұрын
Very poor lighting. Black parts against other black parts and a black t-shirt. Much more light is needed.
@imart593 жыл бұрын
You have truly earned your handle!
@kennoneya46713 жыл бұрын
@@imart59 Well here's one from "GrumpyOleMan". I haven't gone back and forth with a bore brush since I was a teenager and didn't know any better. Brush movement inside a barrel is supposed to travel in the same direction as the projectile! 75 years old with over 60 years of experience!
@kodybendele92202 жыл бұрын
@@kennoneya4671 that's a very good point, but how is that practical when the angles do not permit a cleaning rod to enter?
@richardsims18052 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I used an M1 Back in the early '60's compliment of Uncle Sugar and currently have one on order from CMP.
@andremicheaux4232 жыл бұрын
Good instructional video, ordered (via Amazon) your mat plus 1911. This will be the video I will use as reference for cleaning my Legion Post M1's. Which I got volunteered into doing LOL
@ajax11373 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. I ordered the TekMats for both of my C&R rifles.
@PoliticallyInsensitive3 ай бұрын
A couple years ago i got my second Garand from the CMP (this one was a rack grade) I've taken it to the teacher a couple of times but i funny always clean my guns afterwards. Today i disassembled it and the spring had rust all over it. I didn't think i got it all out of the op rod but it's MUCH better than it was and i put a coat of oil on the spring. Hopefully that will break up and clean out the rest of it after another range trip or two.
@glenbessette5614 Жыл бұрын
I was wondering why no mention of applying a light coat of grease on the op rod spring? That thing gets dry and your Garand is going to make some not pleasant sounds every time it cycles.
@allenroblin2372 Жыл бұрын
Nice video, but I suggest using JB bore bright paste & Kroil . You will see just how much cleaner your barrel will turn out. Especially just in front of the chamber. Try it you will like it. Believe I read this and have been using it for years, used by the Army Marksmanship team.
@jordob27762 жыл бұрын
The greatest battle Implement ever devised.. I'm a new m1 owner and appreciate the video. Soooo scared taking it apart. Probably going to see the advice of a veteran family member
@squidgamer25722 жыл бұрын
After the first time you start to realize how easy it actually is. Got my first 2 m1 garands this year so I know how you felt
@thomashill8914 жыл бұрын
Well done video, thank you. One suggestion, it would have helped to wear a light colored shirt to make it easier to see the Garand parts and perhaps more light on the rifle. Cheers!
@adroth12732 жыл бұрын
nice vid! can i recommend wearing a light colored shirt
@Thomas-wx7uf3 жыл бұрын
Hey, really nice professional made Vids...even if I never be allowed to own such nice firearms ( Germany...) but still stay interested in it :) So...thumbs up, new subscriber :)
@kellymiller13983 жыл бұрын
What about disassembling and cleaning the gas tube?
@davidkish12518 ай бұрын
Hard too see how parts are assembled especially with the black mat. Need too slow down and get good light contrast for demonstration of parts assembly.
@robertmiller86624 жыл бұрын
I HAD TROUBLE SEEING THE PARTS AS YOU REPLACE THEN AFTER THE CLEANING BECAUSE THE PICTURE SEEMED TOO DARK.
@thetroodon94823 жыл бұрын
Robert Miller you can usually brighten up the picture
@thetroodon94823 жыл бұрын
Robert Miller try swiping the top right corner down a panned should show up there’s a thing that looks like a sun if you move that bar up and down you can change the brightness
@kennystavely5103 Жыл бұрын
It would be a great help to your viewers if you placed the dark colored M1 on a light colored surface and if you wore a light colored shirt. It s hard to see what you are doing.
@rgmartin25362 жыл бұрын
Holy shit you are a big guy. You make that rifle look like a carbine.
@MrDurandal25 Жыл бұрын
This is a really nice idea.......but you may want to change the mat color. Black gun on a black mat......hmmmm
@MF-rtard894 ай бұрын
And buddy is wearing a black shirt lol......video fail
@platoon1026 Жыл бұрын
As you get older, removing the operating spring gets increasingly harder. Looking for a way/tool to aid in doing this before it’s impossible.
@MF-rtard894 ай бұрын
What does age have to with anything?
@robertmiller86623 жыл бұрын
Got it. Understand now. Thanks
@reddevilparatrooper2 жыл бұрын
He didn't clean the gas tube!!!😳😱😦😫His NCOs would have had a heart attack!!!😵😵💫😱😭
@YankeeLake8 ай бұрын
Helpful. But Black gun part assembly shown on a Black background?? Filmed at a distance?
@roxshot17 ай бұрын
I thought it was bc I'm colorblind... yeah, it's hard to see the details.
@MF-rtard894 ай бұрын
Yeah this video was poorly done camera wise.
@mr.m1garand2543 жыл бұрын
I hope my M1 has that dark wood, it looks so nice
@sheriffgrey691411 ай бұрын
I doubt this is original finish on an old rifle, unless he was very lucky
@joshdomfree77484 жыл бұрын
why does this man only have 500 subscribers
@tacobeeznut4 жыл бұрын
good video overall. not a fan of the assembly section cause you really couldn’t see what he was doing which made it pretty much useless. had to look up a different video for that, but otherwise good job
@hughjanus5903 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't the tekmat be as long as the rifle?
@edlane9882 Жыл бұрын
Good, you check the weapon to ensure it was not loaded first.
@tubularfrog3 жыл бұрын
Zach, which cleaner do you prefer? I've been using Hoppe's No. 9 for bore cleaning. It seems to work OK.
@giacomoborruso45994 жыл бұрын
Would you do an m1 carbine cleaning video please!
@sjb1157 Жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO!!!
@MF-rtard894 ай бұрын
Based on what? How it's impossible to see what he's doing?
@fukkyoutube2 жыл бұрын
Hey guys i recently got a cleaning mat that was harshly shoved into the box. Is there any techniques to get it flat without messing it up? any help is greatly appreciated
@roguefive5123 жыл бұрын
How about the Gas Cylinder and lock screw? The far end (toward the barrel) of the OP rod needs to be cleaned as well. I like the mat . Do you sell them wider and longer to fit a fully assembled Garand?
@michaelgraziano80382 жыл бұрын
A Q-tip or cleaning patch with a little cleaning solvent on it to get carbon off the gas cylinder walls & piston head at the end of the op rod is all you should need there - it's designed to run dry so no grease or oil here. You can wipe the cylinder out from behind with the op rod out, or if you want to clean it more thoroughly take the lock screw out of the cylinder so you can swab all the way through the cylinder. No need to take the cylinder lock or cylinder off the barrel most of the time unless you have reason to suspect the gas port is obstructed. Like Blueskies said in another comment you don't want to pull the gas cylinder off unless absolutely necessary because eventually it'll loosen up the connection to the barrel and leave you with a wobbly gas cylinder / front sight. Fixing that requires peening the splines on the barrel and is best left to a gunsmith IMHO.
@nasedo31294 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks. I have a Garand that I purchased recently and now i have some idea what's involved in cleaning and lubricating it. Where do i get those tools, like the chamber brush?
@minimusmax3 жыл бұрын
use a thick patch to clean up the barrel. The light patches are good for application only
@Rhythmicons2 жыл бұрын
I always thought that the patch cleaning method was ridiculously tedious. Why not just use a bore snake?
@kodybendele92202 жыл бұрын
Any explanation on grease vs. oil when lubricating? I don't use actual grease on any of my guns, but didn't know if it mattered with an M1.
@Tom-pg3cn Жыл бұрын
Always grease on a M1. If it slides grease it.
@mar1video Жыл бұрын
I use Lubriplate No. 130-A, but Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease , or any new high quality NLGI#2 automotive grease, will be fine. Good luck ❗️
@sheriffgrey691411 ай бұрын
Grease does the same job as oil, just holds up a bit longer
@mattshavers9 ай бұрын
What is the recommended time to disassemble and clean the barrel? Is it like three trips to the range or like once a month kind of thing? Depending on how many rounds you shoot per range visit. I think I only shoot around 60 rounds per visit since the ammo is kind of hard to find around me.
@smit32222 жыл бұрын
Having a hard time getting the trigger assembly off
@nightrider18503 жыл бұрын
What about the gas tube, especially the inside
@roguefive512 Жыл бұрын
What cleaner are you using?
@brianlee68494 жыл бұрын
Excellent info 👍. I'm looking at getting a CMP special grade. Looks like it is relatively easy to disassemble clean and reassemble. I have a question though what about the gas system and plug? I would think it would be dirty and need cleaning? Also I was thinking about getting the adjustable gas plug so I can shoot any ammo . I watched a video on tuning the gas plug for hotter hunting ammo looks easy. What is your opinion about the adjustable gas plug? I subscribed thanks for sharing
@turk58324 жыл бұрын
I got my CMP special grade over a year ago....you're going to really enjoy shooting it. There's plenty of M1 ball ammunition out there online for the Garand...no need to get a gas plug.
@brianlee68494 жыл бұрын
@@turk5832 Great info. Have you competed in the CMP JCG matches? Have you tried the ammo the CMP sells? I know there is cheaper M1 ammo out there but I read a article that said the CMP ammo was loaded by Hornady special for the CMP and it shot extremely well and had a very consistent velocity and it's Lapua brass. The article said you couldn't load this ammo for the price that you can buy it from CMP . Thanks for sharing your advice
@turk58324 жыл бұрын
@@brianlee6849 I shoot Prvi Partizan 150 grain M2 ball ammo made for the M1. It's a Serbian outfit, cheap, reliable and non corrosive. MV is 2,700 fps. Federal also makes M1, but it's more expensive. I'm really a pistol guy and will compete in the steel challenge and idpa. I shoot my Garand at 100 yards and I find it incredible there are people out there who can shoot 3 inch groups at 300 yards with iron sights!
@brianlee68494 жыл бұрын
@@turk5832 Yes definitely I've shot 3" at 300 with sights but not the M1 it was a H&R 30-06 bolt action I had back in the 90s . I paid nothing for it at a gun show killed several moose with it. I let a friend talk me into selling it and I've always regretted it. Lol. I've seen and heard of M1s shooting this well and I love there sights. Hopefully I get a good one. Thanks
@brianlee68494 жыл бұрын
@@turk5832 I've heard the PPU is excellent ammo for the money. Thanks
@aronjones7237 Жыл бұрын
When you clean your M1, do you clean and regrease the op rod spring or do you use oil on it? I always thought you had to grease them as well before reinstalling...
@paulm.69664 жыл бұрын
Is there a reason you need grease? Can’t you just clean it like a normal rifle and oil it with ballistol? Thanks
@BT1DEATH4 жыл бұрын
The M1 needs greased for wear purposes. The only way i would run dry, if i was throwing it in the dirt. grease would make the problem worse.
@kodybendele92202 жыл бұрын
My exact question. Is oil an acceptable substitute or does it like grease better?
@lawrencebedard17903 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to see what your talking about
@auburn8864 жыл бұрын
Just finished cleaning mine. I only take it down once a year for inspection and cleaning. What is the recommended method for cleaning one without disassembly?
@davidbat6002 Жыл бұрын
Working on black parts on top of a black mat against a backdrop of a person wearing a black t shirt, with not great lighting directly over he weapon made it very difficult to see anything. The information was excellent but the visual was poor.
@simonevans5562 Жыл бұрын
What's thr point of using the muzzle guard while cleaning the bore? Should I buy one?
@sheriffgrey691411 ай бұрын
Not needed
@Hothenrik11 ай бұрын
That thing came apart way too easily!!😮
@joebiden19924 жыл бұрын
How do I clean the gas tube?
@ctromanus3 жыл бұрын
what is the preferred cleaner, lubricant and protectant for use on WWII parkerized parts.
@thetroodon94822 жыл бұрын
As far as I know the Parkerization IS the protection
@kodybendele92202 жыл бұрын
Apparently a lot of old-timers like Balistol. I've never used it. I've used Hoppe's products forever because that's what my dad & grandpa used. Just bought Shooter Lube products - new product but I like it. I was wondering about the grease though. I don't grease any of my guns but I didn't know if it was necessary for the M1. I just use oil & lube.
@n2339l2 жыл бұрын
…and then I’m gonna go ahead and…
@jamesvcampbell2 жыл бұрын
Why use a muzzle guard
@kodybendele92202 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing because due to the difficult angles involved, it's not practical to run the cleaning rod though from the back. When you're running the rod though from the front, you can damage the crown after repeated contact.
@KeithSodaro-tk8sg Жыл бұрын
hello please wear ligth color shirt
@repetitivemotion Жыл бұрын
Yea, we know how to inspect our rifle to clear it and make sure it’s not loaded. And if I have any ammo on the table, big deal. Will it magically load itself into my rifle while the rifle is disassembled on the table? No. Please let’s get to the takedown procedure
@MF-rtard894 ай бұрын
I'm all for gun safety but "no ammo in the vicinity" lmfao gtfoh with that nonsense
@joemccrady6492 жыл бұрын
Need show reassembly better. Poor camera angles
@rosss444 Жыл бұрын
Luckily I already knew how to do this. But you move way too fast, cover the camera with your hands, and your back drop is too dark. Thankful for the video nonetheless, but keep this in mind if you plan to make more videos.
@VictorySpeedway3 жыл бұрын
Should you be dripping cleaner all over the stock? Shoud I be dripping cleaner all over the stock? Should anyone be dripping cleaner all over the stock? Is the "Tech-towel" just a microfiber towel with your logo on it?
@kodybendele92202 жыл бұрын
#4 got me laughing. Most likely yes haha
@roberttosa25602 жыл бұрын
Too dark to see what he is doing. 🤷♂️🤦♂️
@turk58324 жыл бұрын
Way too complicated for a guy who can barely screw in a lightbulb! I'd rather pay a gunsmith the $50 to field strip and clean my CMP Garand. Btw, how often does the M1 need to be stripped down and lubed?? I've heard after 500 rds. or once a year??
@garagemetalshop79753 жыл бұрын
I've thought this about every firearm I've owned. With practice, though, I've found even someone like me could do it. You can do it and it's fun, and you can save the $$ for 30-06 and a Schuster Adjustable Gas Plug. Good to have your favorite podcast on in the background when doing this kind of work. I wish you well and lots of enjoyable time spent with your Garand!
@turk58323 жыл бұрын
@@garagemetalshop7975 thanks!! I'll give it a try. I have an AR that I learned to field strip after watching a similar video. Its a piece of cake for me now!
@turk58323 жыл бұрын
@@garagemetalshop7975 I bought the "ported" gas plug from Garand Gear because I didn't want to deal with making the adjustments with the Schuster plug....I found out that the garand gear ported plug doesn't protect the op rod with hot 30-06 rounds. I just buy the M2 ball ammo designed for the M1 so I don't have to deal with the issue!
@kodybendele92202 жыл бұрын
That's awesome to know! I've always wanted to start gunsmithing & cleaning on the side and develop it into a retirement income. But I've always thought: "would someone actually pay me to do this?" I guess the answer is yes! Also, basic training with an AR. We literally had nothing to do between dinner and lights out, so we stripped down our ARs and re-assembled. We'd have races, could do it between 20-30 seconds. Familiarization with a weapon is key, just spend some time on it and it'll be easy.
@turk58322 жыл бұрын
@@kodybendele9220 I field strip and clean all my semi autos from a CZ, 1911, Luger, Walther PPKs and my AR. Field stripping the M1 looked a bit involved plus I'm lazy! But you're right, I should take time to learn!