I just recently bought a m1 garand off the forum.
Barrel was filthy and I cleaned it up real good.
I tried shooting it today with m1 garand safe ammo and the gas cylinder flew off. Upon re-installing it I realized how weak the lock up was. I can just pull the entire gas cylinder assembly off.
I was going to try to order a new gas cylinder lock, but I imagine it could just as easily be the barrel threads are shot as well.
I just sold my other garand and I wish I had that cylinder lock to try out and see if it's tighter.
I was wondering if anyone has had this happen before and also if anyone thinks looking at the pictures it's likely the barrel threads are gone, or just the cylinder lock piece threads are no good. Thanks for any help in advance.
Barrel was filthy and I cleaned it up real good.
I tried shooting it today with m1 garand safe ammo and the gas cylinder flew off. Upon re-installing it I realized how weak the lock up was. I can just pull the entire gas cylinder assembly off.
I was going to try to order a new gas cylinder lock, but I imagine it could just as easily be the barrel threads are shot as well.
I just sold my other garand and I wish I had that cylinder lock to try out and see if it's tighter.
I was wondering if anyone has had this happen before and also if anyone thinks looking at the pictures it's likely the barrel threads are gone, or just the cylinder lock piece threads are no good. Thanks for any help in advance.