Just the pling...

[graygun]

...for you


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bimz8JS1cN0

 

[Fox Mike]

Brings back memories.

 

[Robb Barnes]

I have never shot a Garand nor seen a video of ne being shot. I take it that the stripper clip must self eject after the last round is fired?

 

[Kevin]

Garands aren’t friendly to left handed shooters.

 

[contender]

Robb,,, Yes,, the clip in a Garand is pre loaded with 8 rounds. And when you insert it,, the whole thing goes in the gun. After the last shot is fired,, the metal clip is ejected up & away,, so you can quickly put in another one. The distinct "Ping" is unique to the Garand.

 

[powder smoke]

Love those, that sir is a Mans Rifle! ps

 

[Dan in MI]

I vaguely remember a story about the ping.

As it went the Germans, or Japanese, (maybe both) recognized he ping as the rifleman being out of ammo requiring a reload. Thus they would wait for the ping and attack. The Americans caught on to this and figured out a way to fake the ping and take advantage of the unknowing attackers.

 

[toysoldier]

I have never shot a Garand nor seen a video of ne being shot. I take it that the stripper clip must self eject after the last round is fired?

The proper descriptive term is "en bloc" clip. This system was used in a number of early designs, especially Manlicher rifles like the Italian Carcano, where the clip drops out of the bottom of the action.

I'd like to hear someone incorporate the ping into a rendition of "The Carol of the Bells."

 

[toysoldier]

I vaguely remember a story about the ping.

As it went the Germans, or Japanese, (maybe both) recognized he ping as the rifleman being out of ammo requiring a reload. Thus they would wait for the ping and attack. The Americans caught on to this and figured out a way to fake the ping and take advantage of the unknowing attackers.

This has the status of a battlefield version of an old wives' tale. At typical combat distances, the ping is inaudible, even if it isn't drowned out by the sounds of combat. The clips have a dark, non-relfective finish, so they're unlikely to be seen, either.

 

[Bob Wright]

I vaguely remember a story about the ping.

As it went the Germans, or Japanese, (maybe both) recognized he ping as the rifleman being out of ammo requiring a reload. Thus they would wait for the ping and attack. The Americans caught on to this and figured out a way to fake the ping and take advantage of the unknowing attackers.

This has the status of a battlefield version of an old wives' tale. At typical combat distances, the ping is inaudible, even if it isn't drowned out by the sounds of combat. The clips have a dark, non-relfective finish, so they're unlikely to be seen, either.

I've thought of this many times. My experience is that your ears are ringing so much, the "ping" goes unheard. And an enemy would have to be mighty close to get to a soldier before he shoves in a fresh clip.

Bob Wright

 

[Jeepnik]

I vaguely remember a story about the ping.

As it went the Germans, or Japanese, (maybe both) recognized he ping as the rifleman being out of ammo requiring a reload. Thus they would wait for the ping and attack. The Americans caught on to this and figured out a way to fake the ping and take advantage of the unknowing attackers.

Now I’m not Rambo, but my experience was during a fire fight you likely wouldn’t be able to here your own clip ejecting much less one at any distance.

Sadly, the experts on this subject are rapidly departing this life. Maybe someone who still has a WW II relative should ask and clear this up one and for all.

 

[graygun]

My neighbor across the street is a WWll vet but mainly used a .50 in AA defense. He did have a Garand onhand as well.

 

[Snake45]

I vaguely remember a story about the ping.

As it went the Germans, or Japanese, (maybe both) recognized he ping as the rifleman being out of ammo requiring a reload. Thus they would wait for the ping and attack. The Americans caught on to this and figured out a way to fake the ping and take advantage of the unknowing attackers.

This has the status of a battlefield version of an old wives' tale. At typical combat distances, the ping is inaudible, even if it isn't drowned out by the sounds of combat. The clips have a dark, non-relfective finish, so they're unlikely to be seen, either.

Plus which, just because you went empty doesn't mean that the guys on either side of you did, too, at the same time.

 

[Colonialgirl]

Personally, I prefer the M-14 with a 20 round magazines, easily changed.

 

[GunnyGene]

Boot Camp M1- Ser. No.4260356

 

[Aqualung]

Bloke at the Range tests the myth...
https://youtu.be/FbGoU-yx8YA


Somewhere I have video of me shooting my 1954 International Harvester.

Aqualung

 

[fiasconva]

I've always wondered about the validity of those statements too. I would think that the only way the ping could be heard would be if only one person was firing. If another shooter was firing, especially more than one, like in a firefight, there is no way it could be heard. If any of you have been close when someone was firing a Garand you'll appreciate just how loud that thing is.

 

[kramden]

When I was first in the Army carried an M14. Was happy when we switched from the M14 to an M16 with that nice carry handle and it was alot lighter to tote around.

 

[blume357]

I brought one of those through the CMP for my father on his 80th birthday... He has now passed on and I have acquired it....

There is one thing for sure... the men that carried and shot those back in the 40's & 50's were real men.... that is one more heavy rifle and it kicks like a mother.

My father shot a perfect score at Paris Island with one of those back in '48 or '49.

 

[Bob Wright]

Personally, I prefer the M-14 with a 20 round magazines, easily changed.

Also sticks your head up a mite more to aim. I suggested to an ordnance man that the M-14 should have a ten round en bloc clip, which was faster to reload than changing magazines.

Bob Wright

 

[OVERLOADDED]

We use the garands, for our Honor Guard from the American Legion! Firing blanks, with a small hole in barrel plug! And the ping is loud when we unload in the Post hall!I
Overloadded

 

[Colonialgirl]

Personally, I prefer the M-14 with a 20 round magazines, easily changed.

Also sticks your head up a mite more to aim. I suggested to an ordnance man that the M-14 should have a ten round en bloc clip, which was faster to reload than changing magazines.

Bob Wright

UMMM; I dont know about that ! Also 20 rounds vs digging in a pouch for a new en bloc clip of 8 rounds.
It was also possible to tape two magazines together one upside down to the other, drop the spent one out flip it over and insert 20 new rounds. Also I dont think the "sticking your head up a mite applies.