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September 30th, 2009, 03:09 PM #1
M1 Thumb?
Own an M1 Garand? ever got an M1 Thumb?
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September 30th, 2009, 03:12 PM #2
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I personally don't know anyone that has been around an M1 that didn't get bit at least once (that's all it takes to learn ).
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September 30th, 2009, 03:12 PM #3
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I never got "bit" by my M1, but came close my first few times loading it.
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September 30th, 2009, 03:22 PM #4
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Nope. Lucky for me a vet taught me to load using the palm along side of receiver/knife edge of hand to keep the op rod back. Many clips later, still haven't experienced the joy of M1 thumb. But I know its still out there...lurking...waiting for me...for that one careless moment.
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September 30th, 2009, 03:36 PM #5
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I own two, got partially bit by one of them while cleaning. She didn't catch me cleanly, but got me enough to politely remind me that she CAN get me if I am not careful enough.
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I have my rifle. Do you?
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September 30th, 2009, 03:45 PM #6Super Member
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Re: M1 Thumb?
But I know its still out there...lurking...waiting for me...for that one careless moment.
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September 30th, 2009, 03:50 PM #7
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September 30th, 2009, 03:53 PM #8
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September 30th, 2009, 03:59 PM #9
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Same; never had it happen, but had a few close calls.
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September 30th, 2009, 04:19 PM #10Grand Member
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Re: M1 Thumb?
I fired a M1 in highpower competition for a number of years and I never got the "M1 thumb"!
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