Brit Knows More About M1 Than Many Of Us

[Rock]

[nf1e]

Love it. But everyone knows.

[psteinmayer]

Awesome video!!! Thanks very much for sharing this...

[montigre]

Great video. Thanks for sharing!!!

[PhillipM]

Two errors:

A shooter can not get M1 thumb loading the rifle.

The bolt should be ridden halfway closed before letting it fly home single loading to avoid a slam fire. The friction of the bolt on the rounds in the magazine slow it's travel in normal operation.

[salish]

I'm a Garand neophyte, so I'll withhold comments on errors, but I've been watching "bloke" for the past month or so and I like his videos. He's got a great sense of humor as well as being very knowledgeable with firearms. I love his Enfield Frankenrifle.

[Twinson]

Nice mate...

[Rock]

Two errors:

A shooter can not get M1 thumb loading the rifle.

The bolt should be ridden halfway closed before letting it fly home single loading to avoid a slam fire. The friction of the bolt on the rounds in the magazine slow it's travel in normal operation.

I caught the 'M1 Thumb while loading' comment too but it's a common misconception that's been out there for a long time so I'll cut him some slack. I also disagree with his statement that M1 disassembly is complicated. I find it very easy to take apart; especially the trigger assembly. Bolt disassembly can be accomplished without removal from the rifle which is my preferred method. I also feel that the safety is one of the best. Otherwise, it's an informative video that entertains as well.

[PhillipM]

I caught the 'M1 Thumb while loading' comment too but it's a common misconception that's been out there for a long time so I'll cut him some slack. I also disagree with his statement that M1 disassembly is complicated. I find it very easy to take apart; especially the trigger assembly. Bolt disassembly can be accomplished without removal from the rifle which is my preferred method. I also feel that the safety is one of the best. Otherwise, it's an informative video that entertains as well.

Yes, I like the safety, but all these pistol operators are so ingrained with finger down the side have permeated the M1 shooters.

When I used to hunt with my M1, I ground the radius down so it wouldn't make a loud click.