I discounted the low shots from my M1 Garand in the overall group size as variability in the rifle. For more meaningful accuracy data and reduced human and rifle error, I borrowed a custom-built ...

Over the past decade, the government-chartered organization has brought in nearly $200 million in revenue selling surplus M1 Garand rifles ... considerable) and replacement of various parts.

fearing it would inadvertently shorten the barrel's service life. To avoid this, Garand designed the M1 to use a gas trap system. A small device positioned near the rifle's muzzle captured ...

The M1 Garand service rifle was ... Like the Springfield, the Garand combined the high velocity .30-06 cartridge with a 24 inch long barrel, producing a muzzle velocity of 2805 feet per second ...