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Posted: 1/27/2009 11:59:18 AM EDT
| I am also looking to buy a Service Grade Garand from CMP and was wondering which one to get. What are the factors between the two? |
| It's a matter of choice, like a Ford or Chevy. Some folks think that the late HRA's had better fit and finish than SA's. The last few times I went to Anniston, the service grade Garands were outstanding if you wanted a shooter. I would suggest that you make the drive down and pick one out yourself. Last time I went I got a very nice HRA with a LMR barrel with almost no wear. Feel free to email me if I can help. |
| Post war rifles from both SA and HRA are some of the finest examples of Garand workmanship. There were fewer HRAs made than SAs so by rarity the HRA should appreciate more but there is something about the Springfield Garands that just shines. Get a Springfield and put a sticky on the order form asking for a post war shooter with original barrel. They are good about filling a request if they have one like that ready. |
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I just went to the north store and from the rifles on display it looked like the H&R service grades were in slightly better shape than their Springfield equivalents.
This was my first M1 experience, and I am by no means an expert, but that's the pattern I saw. The best thing I can say is to make a trip over there and pick one out yourself. |
| I think they're both good to go. I have a post war Springfield and H&R. For a shooter, the H&R seems to be more accurate. If you can make the drive to the South store, do it. It's like looking at candy in a candy store. Bring plenty of money, because you'll want to stock up on their ammo also. |
All the guys on the CMP forum say that a Garand is like a pringle chip...you just can't have one 
My first CMP order was received on 12/1 for a service grade Springfield. It being my first, I wanted the SA marking on the receiver along with there being a chance of it falling into the WW2 serial numbers. I'm still weeks out from receiving this rifle but I went ahead and sent in another order for a service grade HRA along with a carbine. Like others have stated, since the HRAs are post war they are regarded as having a better fit and finish. Both examples coming out of the CMP recently have been really good looking so the choice comes down to what you want marked on the receiver. |
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