by Walt Kuleck When I first got my M1 I field stripped and cleaned it, and I noticed that the gas cylinder lock was on too tight to loosen by hand. After getting it off with a crescent wrench wrapped in a cloth, I found that it had been tightened
by Walt Kuleck & Clint McKee In response to a recent query about coatings for the stainless steel M1 Garand gas cylinder, gas cylinder lock and gas cylinder lock screw, a brief explanation: As manufactured, the stainless steel gas cylinders were (literally) “in the white”; a variety of coatings was
by Robert Gibson There are actually five (5) distinct types of bayonets that are “correct” for a U.S. Rifle, Cal. .30, M1, depending upon which was authorized for a particular point in time. MODEL 1905 BAYONET, WWI-Era: Originally designed for M1903 and M1917 US Rifles, this was first type to see use on
by Walt Kuleck & Clint McKee Perhaps the most difficult part of the M1 Rifle to mass produce was the operating rod, or op rod. Its design was a consequence of John Garand’s conviction that a successful military semiautomatic rifle needed the power of a full stroke, gas impingement operating
By Clint McKee Hi, Clint, I was wanting to know if there are any conversion kits (e.g., the BM-59 parts kits being offered) or gunsmiths that can modify this rifle to accept M-14 mags. To make the M1 Garand mag fed, it takes a substantial receiver modification, so part kits will do nothing other
by Robert Gibson Here are a few odds ‘n ends about IHC Garands you might like to know. IHC Garands are all Korean War and post Korean War rifles….the records show there were 337,623 IHC M1 rifles built during the production runs. All IHC M1 Garands met the governments specifications,
by Walt Kuleck First, let’s remember that unlike the M1, the semiautomatic M14-type rifle is to a great extent an aftermarket proposition. That is, some components, to include flash suppressors and other muzzle devices, must be made at the top end of the USGI tolerance spec to ensure that they
by Walt Kuleck We get questions now and again regarding bayonet lugs on M14 rifles. As I’m sure you’re aware, several states have laws that regulate the presence or absence of bayonet lugs on semiautomatic rifles with detachable high capacity feeding devices. We won’t address those here, as we are
by Walt Kuleck & Clint McKee I understand that the diamond symbol on M1 bolts and receivers indicates “8620” steel. What’s the composition of 8620 steel? 8620 steel is used even today in camshafts, gears, piston pins, shafts, splines and other machinery parts where a tough, ductile interior needs to be
by Clint McKee When I wrote on rec.guns, “Oil is bad for semi’s. The robust cycling of the action throws the oil all over the place. Grease is better in almost every situation,” I was asked, “Clint, I notice that you also sell Tetra Oil. What’s the application for this? Barrels? Revolvers?” Excellent question! Tetra oil,
by Clint McKee and Walt Kuleck dumb question i alway thought these 2 ammos where interchangeable but some have told me otherwise whats the story??? jim Hi, Jim, This is a perennial topic, kinda like “.45 vs. 9mm” or “Best Guns & Loads for Deer.” They are not the same.
by Walt Kuleck For those of us who are relatively ignorant and/or inexperienced as gunsmiths, could you be “technical” for a bit about the subject? What exactly is headspace? Where is it? What are the tolerances, etc? There are two ways to look at headspace. First, let’s consider the practical
