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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Operating Rod serves a number of critical functions. The handle on it is used to cock the M1 Garand Rifle. When the oprod is released, it pushes the bolt forward to strip and chamber a cartridge. The oprod also serves as a spring guide for the Operating (main) Spring. It also serves as the 'piston', which rides inside the gas cylinder and is thrust rearward during the firing of the weapon, setting in motion the feeding and chambering of a new cartridge. The bolt is mov …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisDirect replacement barrel for the M1 Garand rifle. It has the original G.I. contour and magnesium phosphate finish. Receiver threads are timed, and all milling cuts are made. All M1 Garand barrels are hand-lapped and held to match grade tolerances. Each barrel is .010 short chambered and should be properly headspaced by a qualified gunsmith. These barrels are legal for use in Service Rifle and John C. Garand matches.SpecificationsManufacturer: WinchesterModel: M1 Garand Ba …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisDirect replacement barrel for the M1 Garand rifle. It has the original G.I. contour and magnesium phosphate finish. Receiver threads are timed, and all milling cuts are made. All M1 Garand barrels are hand-lapped and held to match grade tolerances. Each barrel is .010 short chambered and should be properly headspaced by a qualified gunsmith. These barrels are legal for use in Service Rifle and John C. Garand matches.SpecificationsManufacturer: WinchesterModel: M1 Garand Ba …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. Early in WWII, Colt couldn’t produce enough pistols for the military, and in 1942, contracts were let to Remington Rand, Ithaca, and the Union Switch and Signal Company to produce pistols. Ithaca d …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe M1A is a civilian-legal semi-automatic rifle descended from the M14 rifle, which served as the standard issue rifle of the United States military from 1959 to 1970, after the M1 Garand. Springfield Armory made a civilian-legal variant of the M14 in 1974, which was well-received by shooters nationwide. The rifle has a windage and elevation-adjustable rear sight that makes zeroing effortless. The two-stage military trigger, detachable box magazine, op-rod, and roller cam …