Decided to stop at the CMP store on the way to Dragoncon.  Not nearly as much stuff as there was when I was last here in 2010.  They had a few dozen drill rifles, both 1903s and M1s.  As for Garands, they had a couple dozen service grades, some Winchester specials,and a dozen or so National Match or M1Cs for crazy money.  They limit you to one purchase at a time now.

There was a bit of a rush at 8 am as the collectors that are here every week hunted for rare stuff. I snagged a nice Service grade with very low TE of about 2 and 0 ME.  Also came with a brand new CMP stock.  It actually looked pretty close to a special grade gun.

They are mostly only selling commercial ammo now too.  There was a little Greek stuff left, but you can buy decent commercial for the same price.

Also prices are higher.  However, they do ship for free now and give you a gun case which partially offsets that.

On the other hand,  AR stuff is much easier to find with a lot more variety and cheaper now.   

Yeah kind of sucks if you are in Alabama and have to pay that. On the other hand, you don't need to drive twelve hours to visit the store.

 

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