The M1 Garand Was Truly Iconic, But Does It Live Up to the Hype?

December 26, 2024 Topic: Security Region: Americas Blog Brand: The Buzz Tags: SecurityM1 GarandRiflesGunsHistory

The M1 Garand Was Truly Iconic, But Does It Live Up to the Hype?

Today, the M1 Garand remains an especially sought-after rifle—in part because those movies, TV shows, and video games have reminded contemporary shooters that this was the firearm that the Greatest Generation carried to win World War II and save democracy.

 

Author Experience and Expertise: Peter Suciu

Peter Suciu is a Michigan-based writer. He has contributed to more than four dozen magazines, newspapers, and websites with over 3,200 published pieces over a twenty-year career in journalism. He regularly writes about military hardware, firearms history, cybersecurity, politics, and international affairs. Peter is also a Contributing Writer for Forbes and Clearance Jobs. You can follow him on Twitter: @PeterSuciu. You can email the author: [email protected].

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