Garand stock question

[jeep78]

Ran across a late 42 M1 that is all matching except the bolt. it has an SA/EMcF stock (correct for production date) on it, but it is not as tight as I like to see for shooting. The seller has a GAW stock he will swap out if desired. The GAW fits great and finish matches as well as the EMcF, though the cartouches are more faint, but there.

The gun is not pristine, but in USGI "as carried" condition", which appeals to me. Refinished in new stock guns do not appeal to me.

I am not looking or actively buying now, but............

So, is the original stock, or the tighter, later stock more desirable?

 

[Jack Ryan]

I recommend keeping that rifle as original as possible.

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[jeep78]

But, I like to shoot them.

 

[Jack Ryan]

I would at least get the original McF stock. I don't shoot my wartime production Garands. Usually shoot my 1950s posties

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[Hayata]

Add money to the deal and get both stocks...

 

[alleycat]

Cut thin slices of an index card to shim your trigger space in the stock. This will give you a tight lockup...assuming it’s the trigger area that is worn/compressed.

i’ll take the GAW stock....lol

 

[jeep78]

Add money to the deal and get both stocks...

Stock by itself is expensive.

 

[mo mauser]

Cut thin slices of an index card to shim your trigger space in the stock. This will give you a tight lockup...assuming it’s the trigger area that is worn/compressed.

i’ll take the GAW stock....lol

I've also found that the thin refrigerator magnets also work great for this.

 

[10thmountain]

I have a hack for you. Cut a business card in half . Remove action from stock. Put one half of the business card against the outside each of the receiver legs and put back in stock. It will be as tight as the day it was made ..

 

[Jack Ryan]

If it has an uncut original op rod I'd swap it out for a postie, they were known to bend or crack and finding a uncut one could be difficult, especially a 42

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