Introducing the M1 Garand by CMP: A New Chapter Begins!
May 21, 2025
An Update from CMP Chairman and CEO Jerry O’Keefe
As some of you may have seen on social media, we are about to roll out a new program – the new M1 Garand by CMP. In March we brought two “test” M1 Garands out to Phoenix and the Ben Avery Shooting Facility during the Arizona Game & Fish March Outdoor Expo. We did the same at the recent CMP Eastern Games in NC to begin to introduce this new CMP project and product line. It is in fact a project we’ve been working on for quite some time with our partner and the manufacturer of the receiver – Heritage Arms USA. More about Heritage Arms USA will follow below.
The CMP is excited about this new program, and with thousands of social media views and about 1,000 mostly positive comments, we hope all our customers and competitors will be excited as well.
What is it?
To start with the basics . . . it is a commercial reproduction of the classic and historic rifle with a commercial forged receiver as its centerpiece. The CMP and Heritage Arms used both the original drawings and specifications of a Springfield receiver and, of course, the actual historic receivers themselves to recreate identical, forged replicas of the original. And yes . . . it is, in fact, a forged receiver.
The forged receiver with a CMP serial number in the classic, historical font and format on the receiver heel makes this a unique offering. It will be paired with commercial barrels and a mix of other commercial and GI parts. Most will feature new stocks and barrels, but many complementary parts will remain GI.
Why did CMP undertake this project?
We did this for a variety of reasons:
- The first and most significant reason is the supply of government surplus rifles and pistols will not last forever. Therefore, as an organization that largely resources its many programs and competitions via the sale of these firearms, we need to develop new ways of supplementing the costs associated with our essential and expanding programs. From a timing perspective it also makes business sense to undertake this effort while we still have sufficient on-hand quantities of Government surplus firearms
One solution: taking our decades of expertise in the assembly of the M1 Garand and giving new life to its timeless design for this generation to enjoy as well as for generations to come. This is a shift in our usual activities but an important step in a fresh chapter of the CMP – one that will emphasize innovation for the betterment of marksmanship activities.
It should be underscored again that all our sales feed directly into CMP’s Federally-chartered national mission to promote marksmanship with a focus on youth. A reduction in sales could constrain ventures such as the National Matches, youth programs like the very successful JROTC air rifle series as well as the operation of Talladega Marksmanship Park and its events. It is of the utmost importance that we continue forward through valuable partnerships and through the patronage of our highly regarded supporters. After all, everything we do is for you.
- Next, we wanted to bring a new product to the marketplace that we believe will be a great firearm for a variety of purposes (i.e., shooting, collecting, connecting with our nation’s history). We’ve gathered thousands of hours of feedback from our supporters and are carefully considering possibilities for the future that will be beneficial to collectors and competitors alike. Some have suggested that M16 rifles or other higher capacity Army firearms might be next in the surplus pipeline for transfer to the CMP, but we don’t believe that will happen. Instead, for now, we’ve chosen to stick to our roots with the production of CMP’s new M1 Garand.
It should go without saying that we are excited for the endless possibilities that lie ahead for the CMP and for the opportunities it allows us to sustain a positive impact on marksmanship safety and education. - The third, and somewhat of a bonus, aspect of our new M1 is its rarity in the marketplace. It’s not just a new product — the combination of the forged receiver and the CMP serial number make it an extraordinary and completely unique product. And we do intend to produce it in some interesting variants, which will also be unique. More to follow on that below.
Does this mean the inventory of GI M1 Garands is running out?
Not yet. We have a good supply on-hand, and we are working with the U.S. Government to repatriate others from foreign countries. U.S. M1s are still out there around the world in good numbers, however getting them home is a complex, time-consuming, diplomatic effort, and certainly nothing is guaranteed.
Who is the manufacturer?
Heritage Arms USA. Heritage Arms USA is one of our many partners in Alabama – they are just down the road from the CMP armories and the Talladega Marksmanship Park. While having vast experience in the machining industry, Heritage Arms USA is a relative newcomer to the firearms industry. However, we’ve worked with them on other projects in the past and approached them several years ago about undertaking this project. The CMP is proud to work with local and U.S. businesses for the parts and services to keep our programs and sales going.
Heritage Arms USA is one of these companies. We’ve included some pictures and a short video to give you a look inside the process. The technology is quite extraordinary, but even with modern technology, the degree of difficulty to recreate the dimensions and tolerances of the original model has been time-consuming and honestly, quite challenging. That underscores the need for rigorous testing, which we’ve accomplished. And it certainly inspires even greater respect, and in fact some awe, for the original manufacturers who accomplished this at scale so many years ago.
Will there be variants?
Yes. While the first rifles produced and sold will be .30-06 and .308, we very quickly hope to bring other historically relevant variances to market. These are works in progress.
How will it be sold?
Since it’s a commercial gun, it will of course flow through the normal FFL sales process, much like how we sell our surplus M1911 pistols. In conjunction with this new M1 Garand by CMP, we are simultaneously deploying a new, more modern, streamlined, digital, online order form process. This online form will also provide a pre-order opportunity. Customers can visit https://thecmp.org/m1-pre-order-form/ to place their pre-order. Once we are ready to process the order, customers will receive an email with a link to the eStore to pay for their order.
In addition, since we now have CMP FFLs in our stores at the Talladega Marksmanship Park and Camp Perry, we’ll sell them directly out of those stores as well as mail order. For those of you traveling to Camp Perry for the National Matches this summer, we plan to have some available for sale.
How much will it cost and can I buy more than one?
The price of the .30-06 and .308 models will be $1,900 MSRP plus $40 shipping and handling. Customers will receive a CMP custom fitted hard rifle case with each rifle purchase. Other future variants will have different pricing, as will the early serial numbers. Other than the early serial numbers we’ll keep for posterity, we expect to auction the first 100 numbers. Later, three-digit serial numbers may also have special pricing.
When can I get one?
Soon! Bringing them out to Ben Avery and the Eastern Games to test, demonstrate and make public is a good indication we are confident and close. Operational and functional testing is almost complete. At the conclusion of the “test phase,” we will have subjected 52 “T” serial number rifles to a rigorous testing process, both in our test fire booth and at the Talladega Marksmanship Park. And yes, you might very well also see some of the “T” serial numbered guns on the CMP auction site. We have completed upgrades to one of our Anniston Armory facilities to support production of these rifles and stand ready to move forward. While I can’t share an exact date, I expect we’ll be selling these this Summer. So . . . soon!
What if there is significant demand? How long might I have to wait? Can I buy more than one?
First, we’d love to have this problem, and the answer to the question is dependent on the initial demand. Once we get our pre-order site up and running, we’ll get a better sense of this. While we have a contract with Heritage Arms USA for a certain quantity of receivers, if initial demand is high, we can adjust, and Heritage Arms has manufacturing capacity to produce more/produce faster as necessary. And you can buy one of each variant and/or as many of each as you’d like – since it’s a commercial product, there are no Government limits. Commercial rifles are exempt from the twelve per year limit (the limit applies only to surplus rifles). Obviously if someone or some entity was interested in a purchase that approached a wholesale quantity order, that would be negotiated separately – but that is a possibility as well down the road.
Will it be allowed in competitions?
Yes – anticipating this, we adjusted previous additions of our rule books to account for this. See Rule 5.1.4 M1 Garand-Type Service Rifle in the CMP Highpower Rifle Competition Rules and Rule 5.2.2 As-Issued M1 Garand in the CMP Games Rifle and Pistol Competition Rules.
What ammunition will it shoot?
The CMP’s newly manufactured M1 Garand rifles are built to the original specifications and maintain the same gas system tolerances as the WWII-era designs. As such, they require ammunition that stays within the correct pressure range to avoid excessive stress on the system. Our testing with Lake City (LC) and other M2 Ball spec loads confirms that it operates well within those parameters. These rounds produce the appropriate port pressures to ensure reliable cycling without risking damage to the system, making them a proven and safe choice for sustained use in CMP’s new Garand builds.
Will they be featured in future CMP Advanced Maintenance Classes (AMC)?
Absolutely! Stay tuned for exciting details. This class allows individuals to build their very own M1 Garand Rifle.
Will it “ping?”
Yes, just like the original when the last round is discharged, the enbloc clip will pop out with that historic and distinctive sound.
Will the receiver heel have the ridges seen on the test receivers?
Many of you noted the ridges on the heel of the test receivers. Since they were test receivers, we used them without the final finish. The post-test production receivers will be finished with no ridges.
Questions:
If you have any further questions, please post them here, and we’ll do our best to answer. Thanks, as always, for your support of the CMP. Finally, I hope to see many of you at our upcoming competitions . . . CMP Bianchi Cup, Talladega D-Day Matches and the National Matches.
Is there any chance, even though this is a New rifle, it could be considered a Curio?
May seem like a dumb question.
How about some Gastrap models any chance of those ?
There is a very good chance of the gas trap rifles being made. That was one of the first things we discussed. We will announce them when they are available.
I have an original M1 that I don’t use to preserve the originality of it. I want a shooter. The first hi powered rifle I ever shot was a borrowed M1. After the first clip I was hooked. I would like to get a sniper rifle when they are available.
Thank you CMP for looking to the future and perpetuating shooting sports for fun and posterity!! Hats off to your team and partnerships in the M1 undertaking.
Hello, Forgive my ignorance as I’m new to historical rifles but could you elaborate on the ammunition? Will I be able to find it at local ammo shops or will it be special order? Thank you!
There are several companies that make a Garand specific ammo now. Many places offer it online and it should be stocked in many sporting goods stores. You will find the ammo recommendation on the CMP website.
I saw mention of a new-production CMP M1D and even an M1903A4 in the comments. If you’re taking requests and recommendations, what I’d REALLY like to see related to the latter would be a reproduction of the M1903A1 National Match rifle sold through the DCM.
Right now we are just getting the Garand going. We will eventually be offering the M1D and other variants. New production bolt gun are further down the road if we choose to make them. You should check out the information on the reclaimed rifles.
It really is. It is an awesome undertaking.
awesome
It really is. It is an awesome undertaking.
Great that you are offering these rifles. They won’t be for everyone, but what in life is. I like options, the more the better. Keep up the good work and I will continue to support you through your sales programs. Thanks!
Thank you. You should shoot one and you will want one.
This is good news, the opportunity to add new shooters is a positive development.
Thank you
Can I just mail the pre-order form along with check, photo of ID and or passport ?? Or do I send the pre-order form and wait to be notified when to mail check?
David,
We no longer accept checks. Once your order is ready to be processed, you will receive an email with a link to the CMP eStore to input your credit card information.
Thanks,
Christine
I’m from Massachusetts, If, can I buy from say North shore, will I have to fill out the same form as trying to get Surplus rifle? Will I have to ship home?
Can the general public buy one?
Jay,
Absolutely!! See our web page at https://thecmp.org/m1-garand-by-cmp/ for more details.
Thanks,
Christine
To the people complaining about the $1900 price tag, you’re delusional if you think that the CMP or anybody else can manufacture an M1 Garand to original specifications, with proper forged parts, for much less than that price point. Springfield Armory Inc. M1As aren’t even manufactured with forged receivers and they cost around that much. Bula and LRB M14 clones cost well north of $2000 and they’re made with forged receivers. Too many people want a Ferrari at Yugo prices.
Well $1900.00 is a hefty price on the surface. Now look at what you get. You get a “NEW” piece of history. You get a quality forged firearm. You get a rifle that you can use without worrying if you are going to damage a priceless heirloom. People think it was an easy process to just copy a Garand. Believe me there were things in the receivers that many of us never paid attention to even after working on them for years. Many hours of inspection and testing not to mention the thousands of rounds that we shot. This was a major project and lots of money and time was invested. I appreciate your understanding and support and I hope these rifles will live up to the years. I actually tried to test the rifles to a point of failure. I could not make the last test rifle fail. Oh are they still any Yogos out there?
You’re right, that idiom is kind of outdated now. ‘Caviar tastes on a tuna fish budget’ probably makes more sense these days. Lol
This is a great undertaking and I hope that they keep up the good work the price is a bit steep but maybe it will get more reasonable as time goes on but this is fantastic.
How about doing a Springfield M1922 M2?
I think this program is great. It’s a really exciting idea. I’m also not in a position to afford $1900, however, I’ll wait and see how the pricing evolves.
I will agree that the price will not be for everyone. I also look a the prices of many CMP Garands on the secondary market and it is a lot less than I have seen field and service grade rifles sell for. This rifle may meet that idea that it is a collector item because it is a new variation of the Garand. It will really be geared to the people who want one to shoot. And shoot it will. We are currently looking into having someone shoot this rifle in our D-Day match at the TMP.
Will these be subject to the same purchase requirements as existing CMP Garands (ie. Proof of marksmanship, club membership, etc) ?
I would like to know this also. I will NOT apply for a local club that is on CMP club list since they require NRA membership. Not giving a penny to that org, GOA all the way. Otherwise there’s only JROTC, schools etc close by.
Otherwise I would be qualified, ex-military, CCW permit.
I remember when the CMP offered the AR as a “competition” rifle.
It seemed to have “withered on the vine.”
Though I wish you luck on the sales of these new M1’s, I think it will suffer the same fate . . . .todays’ 30-40 year olds (with the “disposable income”) don’t seem to have much interest in antique weapons such as the great M1.
Now, if you bring back the AR platform rifles, I bet they would sell much faster!
I`ve been waiting for new M1 Garands for years. I’m getting my hands on one of these for sure. We`ll see how many folks jump on these, but I want one.
I agree that the AR-15 would be something to look into. The problem with it is that there are many people making them now and some states that we could not sell them in. I have had several discussions with people who could and would make these rifles for us, but the cost would be well above market price. Even with the current political environment the AR is on the edge, but the Garand is the one semi auto that is almost universally acceptable. The CMP is actually trying to advance not only marksmanship and safety, but also advance the volume and variety of rifles that we offer.
Will the 308 models be able to handle modern commercial spec ammo
We test fire these rifles with a 150 grain soft point bullet. A fixed gas system is just that, but the 308 is a little more forgiving.
Can these safely fire factory 150 grain hunting loads when paired with an adjustable gas block?
The adjustable “plug” is an insurance policy. I would advise sticking to the CMP published ammunition recommendation.
I am leaning towards ordering the 308 version.
Please let me know if the .308 Win. M1 will function and properly cycle new production 7.62 NATO?
Please also let me know if the .308 will properly function and cycle with 7.62 NATO surplus?
In my experience 7.62 will not reliably drive a 308 rifle. I advise shooting what the rifle is labeled for.
I would be interested in just the receivers. Lots of people already have parts. This would be nice for people who like to build their own.
We are looking into that option.
Wade,
I expect we will. Not right away here at the start but we’ll get to that I’m sure in the coming months. We’ll keep everyone informed.
By the way, we have quite a good number of pre-orders already which is fantastic. Thank you
Jerry
Will the .308 version be able to shoot both 7.62 and.308 modern ammunition?
The 308 is a 308. In our experience the 7.62 will not reliably run the rifles. My suggestion is stay with what the rifle is labeled for.
as much as I love the M1 rifle I will not pay $1900 for it. I said years ago that when the CMP became private we, the consumers would get screwed and “LO IT HAS COME TO PASS!”. Just like the rip off with the 1911s’. I did not renew my membership with the Az. state shooting program and I will no longer participate in any of their functions. I am 73 years old and a 100% disabled veteran and I have watched the NRA and the CMP get corrupted just like every other program the gov. oversees. I am hoping that Trump will do something about it but I know it is not a priority right now. so as always, we the little folk get left holding the bag.
It’s outstanding. Would CMP consider the M1 Carbine for future production. Will bayonets be available for the M1 Garand?
John — on the carbines the answer is maybe.
What we are waiting for is to see if there is any reasonable chance to bring some home/repatriate carbines from a certain foreign country where we believe there is a large quantity. We’ll now more on that by the end of the summer. Either way we hope to be selling either GI carbines or carbines with a commercial receiver with mostly GI parts at some point in the not too distant future. We have a large quantity of GI carbine parts which give us options. Thank you.
Remember that the purpose of the CMP is not to distribute firearms, it is to operate marksmanship programs. The rifle sales are intended to fund those programs. Therefore, it would be imprudent for the CMP not to get a good price for their firearms. Also, the CMP still has pretty good prices on some of their offerings. So don’t be so hard on them.
+1 Stephen! My thoughts as well. I am 82, and on a fixed income. $1900 is way too much. And what about the carbine? That’s what I REALLY want!
Tom — I just answered the carbine question in another post. Thank you
To be totally fair, the M1 is not a cheap weapon to produce and companies need to generate a profit to stay afloat.
Mr. Miller, bravo for stating so eloquently the facts about the Camp and the NRA. I will soon be 73 and I am also a veteran on social security and there is no way for me to afford such high prices on any of the weapon offerings from the CMP. They have ruined the opportunity for veterans to buy.
Donald — if you’d like to understand CMP’s mission and business model more please let me know. We try to provide a massive amount of services in terms of supporting the shooting community with programs and running competitions.
For all — the costs to refurbish and make ready for sale our current inventory of firearms (they average about 80 years old as you know) is significant in terms of parts and labor.
And I have to say . . . don’t think we’ve ruined anything. Thank you.
Stephen — You are certainly entitled to your opinion but I take exception to all you write here. The CMP runs literally hundreds of events and programs every year and we subsidize every single one of them to bring more competitors and youth to the shooting sports. The gun sales are the economic engine that covers these costs. We are proud of what we do and the way we do it. We run the business part of the CMP very efficiently and we are continuing to improve all that.
The new M1 Garand by the CMP is in fact expensive and it will not be for everyone. The cost of the gun is directly derived from the cost to bring it to market and we’ve worked very hard to keep those costs as low as possible.
I’d be happy to jump on a call with you to discuss further — let me know if you’d be interested in that . I’m a Veteran too by the way. Thank you
There are still M1’s for sale on the website that are much cheaper than the new $1900.00 M1’s. I don’t see anyone getting screwed.
The purpose was a good cheap militia weapon with plenty of 30-06 ammo around. To train in basic marksmanship. Even today it’s a pretty damn good man dropper. Better than any other standard rifle the US is using. I would say sale some old m16’s off but, they are good toe shooters which require a head tool too! Heads roll…
I’m guessing there will be .308-specific en bloc clips for those models… any idea what the availability of those would be?
The 308 and 30.06 use the same en bloc.
I don’t think .308 Garands need proprietary clips. I’m pretty sure they just use normal en bloc Garand clips.
A scout CMP M1 in .308 would be the bomb !! I want to thank the CMP for thinking ahead and developing the next chapter of this great design. Yes, I want mine to use the enblocks. 8 rounds of .308 would be plenty enough for me. Just call me Mr. Traditional.
Will the sniper variants be available if not now, but in the future?
We will be making the M1D at some time. We are also discussing a “Scout” variant.
Keeping the grand alive is epic.
Thank you. We are doing all in our power to allow these rifles to live into the future.
Reference new manufacturer enblock clips. Buying them has become quite difficult. What is the CMPs solution for this problem?
I know that keepshooting.com has original tooling, but they’ve been out of stock for ages. Maybe if there’s enough demand they’ll start making more.
One of Garand’s earliest variants was for a 20-rd magazine, and not the 8-rd enbloc. The US Military didn’t want the magazine and instead saddled our WW II heroes with the enbloc 8-rd nonsense.Will a 20-rd magazine be a variant for the upcoming releases? That, to me, would be the most incredible and endearing variant you could possibly make, the way Garand first envisioned it!
I know some people have converted their rifles to magazines instead of clips, will that be offered?
Maybe in the future. It all depends on interest in them and ability to produce an amount to be a good investment.
Will there be new production of En Blocs to supply the new Garands?
If so, will there be enough production to buy large quantities of the En Blocs?
We are in the process of having them made now. I have been in contact with a few people who can source the parts or have them made.
We all have our reasons for loving the Garand, and many are willing to pay the stupid amount for them, but I for one am not stupid enough to shell out the suggested MSRP of $1900 for a replica/reproduction of a WW2 era rifle. Does the CMP seal add that much value to it?
OK. Here we go. We have developed something for the future. Original Garand rifles are a finite resource. They will eventually run out. They will eventually wear out. We have provided a new means to own a Garand. Be it a new gun to a first time owner. Be it a shooter so you don’t use one of the original and historic rifles. People have different goals and uses for this type of rifle. It is for the future and made to be shot. I just know that the CMP seal is just like any other brand. There will be people who like yourself do not like the idea and those who think it is great. I just know that it gives options.
Well said
Well said Sam Y…$1900…..NOPE! Not for a reproduction. But looks like they’ll will be nice. And I still think CMP does a lot of great things.
Will the new rifles handle the pressure of modern 30-06 ammunition?
Same ammo limit should be observed as GI rifles.
The article says M2 Ball spec. So the specification of M2 ball round relative to “modern” 30-06 ammo will be dependent on the load of the modern/newly produced 30-06 cartridge. Receiver’s can still crack and op rods can still bend if there is too much pressure on the action and gas system. So shooting a round that is closest as possible to M2 spec is what you should shoot out of any M1 Garand rifle. Some people use new production gas plugs and different weighted recoil springs, usually heavier recoil springs, to adjust to and safely shoot higher pressure ammo. Remember, shooting a modern high pressure hunting round out of a bolt-action rifle is very different than shooting it out of a semi-automatic rifle that relies on gas operation with lots of moving parts during the cycling process. Hope this helps!
“modern” ammo has already been tested and proven to operate at similar pressures as milsurp ammo so no dangers there.
It says M2 ball in the information above. That would be slightly less than modern ammo. I load M2 Ball level loads for my Remington 742 semi auto also and it is still perfectly worthwhile. It’ll take anything you need to, but would mean you would need to reload or seek ball ammo supplies.
Since the original rifles handle modern ammunition just fine no reason the new ones won’t.
Instead of stamping “CMP” on the heel of the rifle, I think you should stamp “CMP Armory”
In my opinion, this would give the branding some panache and allude to, and provide a remembrance of, the historical Springfield Armory.
I agree with this.
CMP Armory is the name of an FFL in NC.
They probably can’t do that.
I was just looking at your order form. Is it used for background check? Your order form doesn’t have a place for a UPIN. Will you be adding a comment box for that?
Here’s hoping for great success with the CMP Garands. Crossing my fingers for CMP 03’s / 03 A3’s and CMP 1917’s.
Don’t forget 03a4’s !
1917s, 1903 and 1903A3s are only available in our retail stores and in limited quantities for now
Great.
I can’t wait to buy one.
Great. Can’t wait to buy one
I would like to see the 1917 reproduced. They are phenomenally cool rifles. But after reading P.O. Ackley’s test of surplus rifles I worry about the heat treatment on the originals out there>
Great idea. Make it happen
Rifle sales has felt as if it was fading into the sunset for a couple years now, but this is exciting!
Brand new, modern machinery and materials and driven by the CMP expertise no doubt👍
And some phenomenal rifles. So far test rifle is over 1500 rounds with zero failures.
With respect to bringing “other historically relevant variances to market,” is there any chance a Beretta BM 59 clone might be in the offering some day?
We are looking into several different models.
I will tell you this, if guys bring to market a well built BM 59 I’ll be first on the list of costumers for it!