M1 clips for Honor Guard

[FCPDAVE]

Hi,
Does anyone know if or where I can find clips modified for 3 shots that will stay in the rifle? We currently load 8, could load 5, could get 5 rd. hunting clips (no reason to), load 3 over 5 (won't consider). I found lots of ideas but some of the HG are up in years and there are always rounds on the floor when we unload at the VFW. I just think that 3 shot would work great, and then take the clip out when we get back.
Thanks,

Dave

[Richardx]

Google "making 5 round enblocs" and you will a couple of methods--just make 'em 3 round enblocs

[PhillipM]

I'd buy Holbrook devices that keep the clips in the gun till the clip eject is pressed.

[Fred Pillot]

Make a 3 rnd clip the way a 5 rnd is done, then cut a tab that can be bent out and hook into the receiver like with a SLED.

[Dan Shapiro]

Holbrook Device is the best suggestion. Once the clip is empty (absent a retainer tab) it's going to eject. Years ago our HG loaded 3 blanks and one dummy round. You fired 3, then the rifle was put on safe. No clip ejected to detract from the ceremony.

[FCPDAVE]

Thanks to all for your replies.
dave

[mbgarand]

Have many that were made for SD hunters- Can only have 3 in your clip for here. mbgarand@rushmore.com Deb

[FCPDAVE]

Hi,
Can you tell me where I might get 6? We generally use 4-6 Garands and 2 - 4 '03s. Only the M1's are fired.

Thanks,

Dave