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M-1 Garand problem
ammo guy
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I have a M-1 Garand(converted to .308-probably not relevant). The issue is that the in block loaded clip will not latch into the mag well. I have found that if I remove the recoil spring it will latch in ever time. It seem to be a case of the clip not going in quite far enough to latch in. I have also observed that even when the recoil spring is installed but the gun is not assembled the clip will sometime latch, but if I install the trigger group it will not at all. Any suggestions on this would be appreciated.
Comments
diamondpete
--- Deformed clip
--- Broken clip ejector
--- Bad bullet guide &/or follower arm
But, if your M1 rifle was made by CAI, get back to us, the answers will be different.
If your stock is not USGI, we may have different answers.
Neal
EDIT: Commercial stocks usually require fitting. When you close the trigger guard, it should rotate freely until you get within about 1" of closing, then you should feel increasingly more resistance until it snaps shut. You may need to have a Garandsmith look at your rifle, as there are many other possible causes for your problem; it's called a "technical inspection", & should cost < $100.