IHC M1 Garand is here

[c33m0n3y]

I jumped on the second run at the IHC Garands when I got the email from CMP last week. I picked the Field Grade with the LMR barrel, instead of the Service Grade with a random barrel. I figured I could deal with a less than perfect receiver and guts and get a nice barrel.

Well, CMP wasn't messing around, and I ended up getting the FedEx notice on Tuesday and the rifle in yesterday. Here are the pics:

(obligatory toes)

From left to right - SA Service Grade, HRA Service Grade, and the IHC Field Grade

The receiver, barrel, and charging handle have wear but a nice patina. The numbers on the barrel were TE 2+, MW 1+, so i wasn't disappointed there. The front sight and cover are a bit loose, and it looks like I may have to replace the rear spring cover, but that's no big deal. The bolt is also IHC, but the rest of the parts that I've seen are SA.

Another thing I discovered when bringing out my other M1's for the photo shoot was how lucky I got with my Service Grade HRA that I ordered a few years back. It also came with an LMR barrel with TE 1+ and MW 0+ and is super nice. I now just have to find time to take it shooting.

Anyway, overall I'm happy. It was a bit pricey but they're not making them anymore.

 

[Alphabrew]

No WRA? What a shame.

J/k OP, nice score! Looks awesome, you did well.

 

[CATMdude]

I didn't receive any such email.

 

[ken792]

Cool, it has an IHC stock. IHC accidentally made a lot of stocks undersized, so they had to splice certain areas.

 

[Alphabrew]

Holy shit, that is an IHC stock. That's $500 right there.

 

[Bafflingbs]

Holy shit, that is an IHC stock. That's $500 right there.

How can you tell? Please enlighten me. You've seen my thread. Just trying to learn. Someone told me I am getting a birch stock only made in the 60's. Is that good? Or not? Congrats on op's rifle. Mine gets shipped tomorrow. I am sooo excited!

 

[ken792]

How can you tell? Please enlighten me. You've seen my thread. Just trying to learn. Someone told me I am getting a birch stock only made in the 60's. Is that good? Or not? Congrats on op's rifle. Mine gets shipped tomorrow. I am sooo excited!

See that dark spot right in front of the buttplate? IHC (or Overton rather?) accidentally made a lot of stocks undersized, usually around the buttplate area. As a result, they had severe buttplate overhang. To correct that, they spliced on pieces of wood.

Also, you can take it apart and look in the op rod channel. I believe IHC stocks were all made by Overton, so they have the date of manufacture stamped in the op rod channel.

 

[Bafflingbs]

See that dark spot right in front of the buttplate? IHC (or Overton rather?) accidentally made a lot of stocks undersized, usually around the buttplate area. As a result, they had severe buttplate overhang. To correct that, they spliced on pieces of wood.

Also, you can take it apart and look in the op rod channel. I believe IHC stocks were all made by Overton, so they have the date of manufacture stamped in the op rod channel.

Cool! Thanks. I'm study/cramming for ownership on YouTube and everywhere else, in preparation.

 

[CasualObserver]

Very nice. Good numbers and an original stock.... you did very very well my friend for a field grade.

I guess you were on the IHC back order list and you got an email offering alternatives?

 

[Abulg1972]

I didn't receive any such email.

Me either. Does anyone have the email? If so, can you post it?

 

[Abulg1972]

The receiver, barrel, and charging handle have wear but a nice patina. The numbers on the barrel were TE 2+, MW 1+, so i wasn't disappointed there. The front sight and cover are a bit loose, and it looks like I may have to replace the rear spring cover, but that's no big deal. The bolt is also IHC, but the rest of the parts that I've seen are SA.

If you have a muzzle gauge (CMP sells them), you might be surprised by your reading. The tag that came with IHC showed a ME of 2+, but it gauges at 1.5.

 

[Maverick0313]

Nice!

 

[kc day]

You did VERY well. Absolutely

 

[c33m0n3y]

I guess you were on the IHC back order list and you got an email offering alternatives?

I was on the back order list, so it was not a general email. Here's a copy
Dear CMP Customer,

As you may know, the IHCSLMR Service grade rifle you requested is currently on backorder, currently it is not looking good with being able to fill your order with this particular rifle.

There is a very limited quantity of RM1IHCS Service grade $925 and RM1IHCFLMR Field grade with LMR barrel $925 rifles that we have accumulated. We are working the oldest orders first and are now contacting a few customers to offer the option to change the order to one of these items. Please let us know if you would like to change your order to one of the above mentioned rifles.

We will need your reply to make the change no later than August 29, so we are able to fill as many orders as possible. If we do not hear from you by the requested date, we will keep your order on backorder for the RM1IHCSLMR Service grade rifle.


Definie Scott
CMP Sales Order Processing
256-835-8455 ext 1144
dscott@thecmp.org

 

[why2kmax]

Im on backorder for the same rifle.No email yet but I bet its coming.

I was on the back order list, so it was not a general email. Here's a copy
Dear CMP Customer,

As you may know, the IHCSLMR Service grade rifle you requested is currently on backorder, currently it is not looking good with being able to fill your order with this particular rifle.

There is a very limited quantity of RM1IHCS Service grade $925 and RM1IHCFLMR Field grade with LMR barrel $925 rifles that we have accumulated. We are working the oldest orders first and are now contacting a few customers to offer the option to change the order to one of these items. Please let us know if you would like to change your order to one of the above mentioned rifles.

We will need your reply to make the change no later than August 29, so we are able to fill as many orders as possible. If we do not hear from you by the requested date, we will keep your order on backorder for the RM1IHCSLMR Service grade rifle.


Definie Scott
CMP Sales Order Processing
256-835-8455 ext 1144
dscott@thecmp.org

 

[Threeband]

I am also on backorder for the IHC LMR.

May I ask what your order number was?

 

[why2kmax]

I am also on backorder for the IHC LMR.

May I ask what your order number was?

Mine is #520030

 

[Threeband]

Mine is #520030

My IHC LMR order:

Jun 25, 2014
Order #: 520290

What shall I do? Hold out for the SG LMR? Go for the non-LMR SG? FG LMR? Or just get a Special? Or just a SA SG?

Maybe I'll just try a Field Grade "luck of the draw."

 

[Abulg1972]

I would either hold out or switch to a Service grade Springfield. I wouldn't get a Special. Why do you want a new barrel, new wood and new metal? Just makes no sense to me.


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[4Prosales]

Well Finally got my 1st M1 Garand for CMP and it was way nicer than I thought it would be so I immediately ordered a 2nd ... I'm hooked and can't believe what a Rifle it is can't wait to get out and shoot it , I already sent in for a 2nd one there are awesome for the dollar and will be gone someday....
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