Wonderful firearm. I love the look, the feel, the historic aspect, but alas, I cannot appreciate its accuracy myself, because I can’t hit the broadside of a bull’s ass with a handful of peas.
I enjoy breaking it down and cleaning it, love the design.
I learned to shoot with peep sights with mine. Not too bad on accuracy.
My Dad was 34 just before the Battle of the Bulge. He was field promoted to platoon sergeant and said the hardest part was actually getting his men to fire their M 1,s. He finally stared carrying a BAR to cover fire when they were reluctant. I listened to his advice.
God bless ya, but I am laughin my ass off
My dad’s contribution in WWII was writing the manual to field-dress the M1 rifle. His post was Ft. Benning, GA.
We had ONE copy of it and the brother who wound up with it lost it.