Check out this link for the CMP inspection and repair process. It'll give you a good idea of the condition a CMP Garand is in.
www.odcmp.com/Services/Rifles/inspect.htmRight now, they are on at least a two-week backlog on opening the mail - SO GET YOUR ORDER IN FAST.
In the hands of a capable shooter, the CMP M1's should give you 2MOA with surplus ammo. (that's 2" groups at 100 yards)
Quality? Second to none. Good old fashioned American craftsmanship. The kinda thing that makes you proud to be an America. Uh-huh, uh-huh.
Springfield made the majority of them, and I would say if yer gonna own just one, get a Springfield. Personally, my fourth is on order, so I ordered an International Harvester. Winchsters are the most collectable.
To learn more, get Scott Duff's book from
www.fultonarmory.com Look for the "books you need" link in the left column. Get the "Owners Guide" with the green cover.