>>27735107Yes, in fact OP's pic is one I took of my garand.
Let me address some of the criticisms of the M1 I've read in this thread:
1. Garand thumb - there's the holbrook device which basically eliminates the bolt close on loading and makes it so you pull back the charging handle/op rod and release it to release the bolt (like an M14).
2. Clips - because of the device mentioned above, clips don't auto eject on empty but rather you have to press the ejector on the left side of the receiver (inb4 muh *ping*). This makes them basically like top loading magazines, where you won't be losing them all over the place.
3. Weight (and size) - She's fat and heavy its true.
4. Price - If you're buying through the CMP, and you should, they are an absolute steal. The price the CMP sells them for cannot be beat. Consider also that you pay no transfer fees as it ships TO YOUR DOOR. You'd also be supporting the CMP by being their customer. They also hold value and appreciate.
5. 30-06 - .308 is better its true, but milsurp 30-06 is still common enough that this really shouldnt be an issue.
