...I'm very much a novice when it comes to Garands and looking for some advice.
I do know enough to rule out a Field Grade. What I'm torn on is deciding between a Service Grade and a Special Grade. I am hoping to get some pointers to help me make my choice.
Obviously, the Special Grade rifles guarantee a new stock. I would actually prefer a new stock to a mismatched original. Besides that, I'd really like a WW2 production receiver, but I know that's a crap shoot.
I do plan to shoot it and obviously the Special Grade gets points there, but how much does that cost from a collectability standpoint? I don't have any intention of selling, but paying $100 more for a gun that's worth less makes me scratch my head.
What else am I missing? I've read that the Special Grade guns have a longer wait time, but I don't know if that info is old.
Thanks in advance again for any opinions, I know there's a lot of knowledgeable people here.
I do know enough to rule out a Field Grade. What I'm torn on is deciding between a Service Grade and a Special Grade. I am hoping to get some pointers to help me make my choice.
Obviously, the Special Grade rifles guarantee a new stock. I would actually prefer a new stock to a mismatched original. Besides that, I'd really like a WW2 production receiver, but I know that's a crap shoot.
I do plan to shoot it and obviously the Special Grade gets points there, but how much does that cost from a collectability standpoint? I don't have any intention of selling, but paying $100 more for a gun that's worth less makes me scratch my head.
What else am I missing? I've read that the Special Grade guns have a longer wait time, but I don't know if that info is old.
Thanks in advance again for any opinions, I know there's a lot of knowledgeable people here.