2/28/2023 0 Comments M1 garand clip sound![]() ![]() Once the clip is inserted and it locks into place, retract the operating rod then release it and let the bolt strip the first round from the magazine and the rifle is ready to shoot. You don't want your thumb caught between the bolt and the chamber! Most Garands will hold the bolt open during the loading process, but some will let the bolt slam without warning. Keep the thumb pointed slightly up and facing towards the chamber because upon insertion the bolt may slam forward and chamber the first round. The rifle is held with the left hand and with the right hand you insert the fully loaded clip. On a range you will want to engage the safety at this time, in combat you probably want to leave it in the fire position, time is of the essence in combat. A spring loaded magazine follower in the rifle pops up and blocks the bolt in the open position. The action of an empty M1 Garand is opened by pulling the operating rod to the rear. Any fewer than 8 and the rounds just fall out. The Garand uses what is known as an en-bloc clip. No, you cannot put just one round in the clip and put it in the rifle. ![]()
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