“Garand Thumb” is NO fun!
Granted, as has been pointed out, if you get your thumb out of there quickly, you can load successfully without losing your thumb. The main reason this technique I’m showing is taught (And I use it always) is that it saves your thumb whenever you are messing with your M1 Garand, whether you are not getting the bolt back all the way, unloading the rifle, just checking the action, loading a partially loaded clip, etc. Probably most commonly, one gets his or her thumb caught when just working the bolt on an empty chamber, due to not getting the bolt back into the lock position. The Garand is wonderful, but the action and loading system is a bit odd, which results in a better chance of getting “Garand Thumb” in some way when trying to get the gun locked back, loaded, or whatever. I never pull the bolt back unless I have my hand against that operating rod; others can proceed however they prefer. 🙂 Don’t forget to visit the Hickok45 store: http://www.hickok45.com/store/
———————— Please visit the Hickok45.com website and check out what the great folks who support us have to offer: BUD’s GUN SHOP, FEDERAL PREMIUM, SONORAN DESERT INSTITUTE, APMEX, TALON GRIPS, & Ballistol: http://www.hickok45.com/supporters/
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UPCOMING “MEET & GREETS”
None scheduled at this time.
ALSO, ALL our videos are on GunStreamer.com:
https://gunstreamer.com/@Hickok45
The short FAQ Videos playlist will answer most questions you have.
Find us on Hickok45 Twitter and Facebook, as well as “therealHickok45” on Instagram.
NOTE: All shooting in our videos is done by professional shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes, with an emphasis on safety and responsible gun ownership. Do not attempt to copy at home anything you see in our videos. Firearms can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.
(Note: These descriptions were last updated on 9-18-19).
Granted, as has been pointed out, if you get your thumb out of there quickly, you can load successfully without losing your thumb. The main reason this technique I’m showing is taught (And I use it always) is that it saves your thumb whenever you are messing with your M1 Garand, whether you are not getting the bolt back all the way, unloading the rifle, just checking the action, loading a partially loaded clip, etc. Probably most commonly, one gets his or her thumb caught when just working the bolt on an empty chamber, due to not getting the bolt back into the lock position. The Garand is wonderful, but the action and loading system is a bit odd, which results in a better chance of getting “Garand Thumb” in some way when trying to get the gun locked back, loaded, or whatever. I never pull the bolt back unless I have my hand against that operating rod; others can proceed however they prefer. 🙂 Don’t forget to visit the Hickok45 store: http://www.hickok45.com/store/
———————— Please visit the Hickok45.com website and check out what the great folks who support us have to offer: BUD’s GUN SHOP, FEDERAL PREMIUM, SONORAN DESERT INSTITUTE, APMEX, TALON GRIPS, & Ballistol: http://www.hickok45.com/supporters/
Please consider becoming a Gong Club member at our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/hickok45
Hickok45 Store: https://www.bunkerbranding.com/pages/hickok45
Federal Premium: http://www.federalpremium.com/
https://www.facebook.com/federalpremiumammo
SDI (Sonoran Desert Institute): http://www.sdi.edu/
APMEX: http://apmex.pub/hickok45
APMEX HICKOK45 FAVORITES: http://apmex.pub/hickok45favorites
Talon Grips: https://talongungrips.com/
Ballistol: https://ballistol.com/
UPCOMING “MEET & GREETS”
None scheduled at this time.
ALSO, ALL our videos are on GunStreamer.com:
https://gunstreamer.com/@Hickok45
The short FAQ Videos playlist will answer most questions you have.
Find us on Hickok45 Twitter and Facebook, as well as “therealHickok45” on Instagram.
NOTE: All shooting in our videos is done by professional shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes, with an emphasis on safety and responsible gun ownership. Do not attempt to copy at home anything you see in our videos. Firearms can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.
(Note: These descriptions were last updated on 9-18-19).
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