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M1 Garand Operators Course Sept 17th
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<blockquote data-quote="Glocktogo" data-source="post: 1226504" data-attributes="member: 1132"><p>With ammo, the cost of this course would be around $1250. That's a lot of scratch for a class on a weapon that most would not choose as a primary. I love my Garand, but in a fight I'm going to grab an AR.</p><p></p><p>A 576 round course (3 cans of Greek M2 ball) would be $314.85 worth of ammo. Considering the recoil of M2 ball in a Garand and the weight of the weapon, a course designed around this round count would be more finacially and physically appealing. Add another $40 for 200 rounds of pistol and drop the price of the course accordingly, and you might double your attendance. Add in the cost reduction of a 2 day course not costing people a day off work and it becomes even more appealing.</p><p></p><p>Another factor is using a 60 year old weapon for 1000 rounds over 3 days. That's a lot of wear and tear and heat. A Garand in good condition with parts that spec well can take this kind of abuse. Some of the rifles that appear in class may not be in good repair, or have marginal parts that may fail. Will there be spare rifles, parts, or a qualified armorer/gunsmith available? Decreasing the round count would also ensure that more of the old war horses survive the course without failure. One thing's for sure, a Garand course should begin with proper disassembly, inspection, cleaning and lubrication. Some people don't know how to properly care for and maintain a Garand.</p><p></p><p>I don't know about you, but I'd rather have 20 people in a class at $400 than 10 at $600. I do hope you fill the course though. It's good to even see something tailored to these magnificent rifles!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Glocktogo, post: 1226504, member: 1132"] With ammo, the cost of this course would be around $1250. That's a lot of scratch for a class on a weapon that most would not choose as a primary. I love my Garand, but in a fight I'm going to grab an AR. A 576 round course (3 cans of Greek M2 ball) would be $314.85 worth of ammo. Considering the recoil of M2 ball in a Garand and the weight of the weapon, a course designed around this round count would be more finacially and physically appealing. Add another $40 for 200 rounds of pistol and drop the price of the course accordingly, and you might double your attendance. Add in the cost reduction of a 2 day course not costing people a day off work and it becomes even more appealing. Another factor is using a 60 year old weapon for 1000 rounds over 3 days. That's a lot of wear and tear and heat. A Garand in good condition with parts that spec well can take this kind of abuse. Some of the rifles that appear in class may not be in good repair, or have marginal parts that may fail. Will there be spare rifles, parts, or a qualified armorer/gunsmith available? Decreasing the round count would also ensure that more of the old war horses survive the course without failure. One thing's for sure, a Garand course should begin with proper disassembly, inspection, cleaning and lubrication. Some people don't know how to properly care for and maintain a Garand. I don't know about you, but I'd rather have 20 people in a class at $400 than 10 at $600. I do hope you fill the course though. It's good to even see something tailored to these magnificent rifles! [/QUOTE]
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