18:42 Back in WW2, US soldiers used to put Cigarettes in that little hole. Sometimes they put some Cuban cigars, Lucky Strikes, or sometimes little meals like candies, chocolates leftover, etc.
I have a real steel M1 from Springfield with its accompanying bayonet. It's actually a WW2 era one that was refurbished after the war for the Korean War. I used to be big into airsoft so I understand the attraction of getting to run with a replica like this, but I have to say: If you ever get the chance to hold one of the real things in your life or own one for that matter, you need to take advantage of it! There's nothing like it. If you're any kind of military history buff, it's a humbling experience just to hold it, examine the different nicks on it, and imagine where it's been during a time in human history we hopefully never repeat.
I don't even like airsoft, but for whatever reason your videos totally captivate me. You have a thoroughness paired with a genuine excitement that's pretty infectious. I found myself thinking, "I could probably watch this dude review just about anything and probably be interested." ...then I found your other channel, and I learned my thought was accurate. Cheers!
I'm committing on this video in 2022 September 16th my birthday Today .. And iv been wanting to get into airsoft so bad the past couple years now . Iv done at least a full year of recurch and I'm absolutely into the battery operated and I'd love to get a full metal blow back but ya
If someone is reading this commwnt in 2022. This is the age of kindness .. And if anyone would love to send me a airsoft Rifle battery or not doesn't matter but i honestly no what videos I'm gonna put on my TH-cam and if it actually turns out a good bit of people .then that will then be my TH-cam channel .
I know I’m late, but most M1s when they were newly issued, they were lighter colored. As the years went by, and soldiers who had these used them, the wood gets darker from weathering and combat. It’s fairly common with a lot of weapons that have wood furniture.
i have a real m1 garand and this is an incredibly good airsoft replica, the details are spot on even down to the safety, markings, front sight and gas cylinder tube, and more
@@The_flop-dont.stop0413epends on the condition and whether or not it has all parts with matching serial numbers. A beater that’s been rebuilt from parts kits will usually be from $400-$700 US, but a factory-grade gun can go for well over 2 grand. More if it’s of a particularly collectible serial number range.
The G&G version has very great externals. The wood is real walnut and the metal parts are Parkerized. The ICS version may not be as realistic as the g&g. But the reason I prefer the ICS version is because ICS builds these for the players. The Magazines for the ICS are easy to find and so are parts incase they break on your gun. The M1 Garand is for the most part, a proprietary system. and ICS was smart enough to make after market parts available.
I am constantly thinking about buying a real steel CMP Garand because they're such beautiful rifles, but when I think about $1 a round at the range, sometimes I think a better option is an airsoft that I can shoot at cans in the backyard. As long as it's metal and wood it would be fun enough I think.
my great grandfather used one of these bad boys in the battle of the bulge even though he died before I was born they had note from the war saying this rifle was a legend :)
The buttplate door on the real steel garand is for the cleaning kit. It was a rod in 4 threaded segments, which came with a few brushes and an oil bottle, wrapped into a canvas pouch small enough to fit inside the stock compartment. Many military rifles at the time used a similar idea, including the Lee-Enfields.
I think the little door on the butt of the stock on the real garand is to store the guns cleaning kit. When this gun was issued to the military the thought was that if you lost everything no matter what you would still have your rifle so that way your gun is always cleaned and well kept no matter the situation...
Ok....I've just stumbled across your channel and I must admit, that I need to add this garand to my collection now. I was lucky enough to acquire a couple of real steel versions, and this ICS version has definitely got me smiling. The cleaning kit would have gone where the battery compartment is. The real steel is definitely fun to play with. Now I need this one for all of those renegade soda cans in my life. I'm definitely going to look into joining airsoft now. 😎
This is still the best COD years later and I love this rifle (it’s not my favorite in game but it’s a beast if you’re good with it and with extended magazines)
Thanks for this review. I had a good run through a ton of vids from TH-camrs while I was deciding whether or not to get one, and yours was one of the most comprehensive. So I now own one - first time I've bought an ICS. Your vid confirmed some of the things I'd wondered about it, pros and cons vs. the G&G, A&K, etc. Now to order a nice new repro sling from SOF.
@@klassik3497 It's been geat. Only use it occasionally so it's not had a lot of wear and tear. Sorry I didn't see this sooner - I seem to have had my notifications off!
@@danevans6340 That’s what’s up..as long as you take good care of it, it’ll last forever! and it’s all good man..better late than never! Happy New Years!
Inside the stock goes a cloth kit containing rods to make a full length cleaning rod a bore brush a patch. Along with a grease pot and oiler and a m10 tool. Reproductions along with originals can be found online if you would like to purchase one for more authenticity
My favorite sound!. And it means im getting ready to have more fun lol. I bought a legit M1-Garand and it is my favorite rifle that I own.. I went online and got my nephew this one for his birthday and he was so happy that it's now officially the best purchase I've ever made!. The look on his face was priceless!. LOL
I saw an airsoft M1 Garand at a store and i asked the register guy if i could feel it. He let me feel it and i saw it had a full auto option, I said “bro what is this? call of duty vanguard IRL?” The register guy laughed when i said it, i mean it was pretty funny. The store was in Phoenix and it was called Modern Airsoft. This year when i went, i was very disappointed because the sign was gone, and the whole store was empty. It had closed but it was still on google maps! That sucked.
The Garand uses a clip, which is a metal strip which holds the bullets. Something like a Thompson uses a magazine, which is a metal box with a spring and a follower and holds the round
In case nobody has said so yet. The stock compartment on the real steel M1 was for a rifle cleaning kit. Oil, cleaning rod, bore brush. That sort of thing.
mine came with stock .30-06 BB rounds, idk if i should use those or the tons of surplus bandoleers i have.... I wish my clips looked like yours, they're very metallic and always go PING after 8 shots....lol anyway, this replica looks as good as my real one
btw the real steel version, the back door is for your oil and grease bottles and some small tools but its cramped and it is two holes not on giant oval
I was lucky enough to shoot one of these way back in the day my buddy did World War II re-enactments and he collected all World War II everything the Tommy Gun he had shot the 45 it was amazing bro the M1 Garand he taught me how to load it with one hand you got to be super quick but damn that's one hell of a gun bro the accuracy you're showing it's pretty dead on👍👍✊✊👊👊💪💪💥
Hey! I LOVE your videos. I know your tastes are very much more "collector" than "player," which is why I'm going to suggest you give one of the Mosins a try. I personally went with the Matrix PU with matching scope (cause who doesn't love enemy at the gates?!). Just my two cents. Keep up the great videos!
Look into how many manufacturers made this particular rifle. I was surprised. Mine was put together in the '50's and I can drill tacks at 150 yrds using the iron sights. And fun fact they made some that were chambered in .308.. I love this rifle and I go out and shoot it at least two times a month.
Airsoft mike loved the vid can you do an airsoft review on the thompson smg cause i didnt see that airsoft gun on your collection that is my favorite WW2 gun...well of course the M1 GARAND too but you already made a review about that one so plz do a review on the THOMPSON thank you,BTW love the vid
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Like you said, they REALLY need to make a shell-ejecting/clip-ejecting one. That's be amazeballs!
Woah woah WOAH... Chyrosran22?
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oh what keyboard should i buy under $100 i really liked those corsair silent switches on my brothers keyboard
@@gmodiscool14 what the fuck...?
"Balls"
18:42 Back in WW2, US soldiers used to put Cigarettes in that little hole. Sometimes they put some Cuban cigars, Lucky Strikes, or sometimes little meals like candies, chocolates leftover, etc.
"is it steel?"
"S T E E L"
i love this guy
DMPXedo me too
Allluuuminiuuum
*_S T E E L O F A P P R O V A L ._*
I have a real steel M1 from Springfield with its accompanying bayonet. It's actually a WW2 era one that was refurbished after the war for the Korean War. I used to be big into airsoft so I understand the attraction of getting to run with a replica like this, but I have to say: If you ever get the chance to hold one of the real things in your life or own one for that matter, you need to take advantage of it! There's nothing like it. If you're any kind of military history buff, it's a humbling experience just to hold it, examine the different nicks on it, and imagine where it's been during a time in human history we hopefully never repeat.
“400 dollars”
I had a heart attack right there
I bought a real one for $900 haha
Pervasive Fire that’s cheap especially for a old gun
@@upstreamtoast3512 yeah thats why I had to buy it haha, about $400 cheaper than what I've seen for sale up until then
That's a normal price for an airsoft gun
Odd1 maybe not normal but not even close to the most expensive
LOL I THOUGHT IT WAS A HAMBURGER XD 5:05
Lol
SAMEEE
Same
GD Lividgryphon417 same
U must be hungry lol
Used one of these for several years now, never let me down and use it for sniping all the time, the range on it is superb!
Hi, maybe I’m late, but what spring did you use in it? Are the gear box shells solid enough for, maybe, m140 spring?
drinking game: take a shot everytime you hear the M1 ping
I’m sober
Do it while watching saving private Ryan
@General grievous IVE SEEN YOU IVE ARGUED WITH YOU IM GOING TO GET A RESTRAINING ORDER ON YOU
@General grievous Hello there
Now try it in Russian roulette
M1 garand sling is called "mamas thick beatin whip"
😈
This is so cool so sad you need a permit to have airsoft guns in my country
Damn
I feel bad man
Spain?
Same mate
Communist country ?
the m1 in COD WW2 actually sounds like the airsoft gun! Now we know where they got their reference material for the guns!
I don't even like airsoft, but for whatever reason your videos totally captivate me. You have a thoroughness paired with a genuine excitement that's pretty infectious. I found myself thinking, "I could probably watch this dude review just about anything and probably be interested." ...then I found your other channel, and I learned my thought was accurate. Cheers!
TurnandMike glad someone not necessarily in the community liking the vids
@@Tallmedicbro me-ow
I'm committing on this video in 2022 September 16th my birthday Today .. And iv been wanting to get into airsoft so bad the past couple years now . Iv done at least a full year of recurch and I'm absolutely into the battery operated and I'd love to get a full metal blow back but ya
If someone is reading this commwnt in 2022. This is the age of kindness .. And if anyone would love to send me a airsoft Rifle battery or not doesn't matter but i honestly no what videos I'm gonna put on my TH-cam and if it actually turns out a good bit of people .then that will then be my TH-cam channel .
Garand thumb, where you at?
Garand thump is when you reload wrong and your thumb gets super sore or the bolt will close on your thumb
@Tjgamer929 w.i.p. Garand thumb is a youtuber who make gun video :P
Hickok45
Glad I didn’t get garand thumb first time loading
Hikhoc 45
I know I’m late, but most M1s when they were newly issued, they were lighter colored. As the years went by, and soldiers who had these used them, the wood gets darker from weathering and combat. It’s fairly common with a lot of weapons that have wood furniture.
i have a real m1 garand and this is an incredibly good airsoft replica, the details are spot on even down to the safety, markings, front sight and gas cylinder tube, and more
How much did you pay for the M1 garand tho?
@@The_flop-dont.stop0413 real ones can be $750 and up depending on rarity
@@The_flop-dont.stop0413epends on the condition and whether or not it has all parts with matching serial numbers. A beater that’s been rebuilt from parts kits will usually be from $400-$700 US, but a factory-grade gun can go for well over 2 grand. More if it’s of a particularly collectible serial number range.
The G&G version has very great externals. The wood is real walnut and the metal parts are Parkerized. The ICS version may not be as realistic as the g&g. But the reason I prefer the ICS version is because ICS builds these for the players. The Magazines for the ICS are easy to find and so are parts incase they break on your gun. The M1 Garand is for the most part, a proprietary system. and ICS was smart enough to make after market parts available.
I had the G&G and it’s just painted metal and a normal stock. The externals aren’t that much better, only the overall look is a bit nicer.
The little door at the stock of the “real steal” M1 garand is for the cleaning kit
Real steal?!
Steel*
The compartment in the butt stock on the firearm housed the cleaning kit and patches for cleaning the barrel.
EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. i watch one of your videos, i always have a feeling to buy one😣😣😣😣
“First thing I can see, old fashioned speed loader” totally ignores the gun😂
For some reason I thought he pulled out a cheese burger but it was a sling 🤣🤣🤣
what the s*x
G E T O F F M Y L A W N .
I am constantly thinking about buying a real steel CMP Garand because they're such beautiful rifles, but when I think about $1 a round at the range, sometimes I think a better option is an airsoft that I can shoot at cans in the backyard. As long as it's metal and wood it would be fun enough I think.
As an American who loves WWII and airsoft (and COD WWII) I salute you good sir, especially for having an American flag as a British man
I love this weapon. Mike, that ping is the most satisfying sound ever. Great video, as always.
25:32 Mike just has a full on strop and I die Laughing 😂
I am a world war airsoft gun collector, so i could not leave this beautiful rifle back in store. Its a very accurate rifle!
my great grandfather used one of these bad boys in the battle of the bulge even though he died before I was born they had note from the war saying this rifle was a legend :)
proud you know the difference between a clip and mag.
perhaps gameplay in the future? *wink*
You're probably the only person from the UK that speaks in-depth about these things love your channel
Imma call me gf m1 garand. "Loads a room down there"
😳😳😳
The buttplate door on the real steel garand is for the cleaning kit. It was a rod in 4 threaded segments, which came with a few brushes and an oil bottle, wrapped into a canvas pouch small enough to fit inside the stock compartment. Many military rifles at the time used a similar idea, including the Lee-Enfields.
Ive always loved the m1 garand esp the sound of the clip release
I think the little door on the butt of the stock on the real garand is to store the guns cleaning kit. When this gun was issued to the military the thought was that if you lost everything no matter what you would still have your rifle so that way your gun is always cleaned and well kept no matter the situation...
It think you are right
@@balsa0108 I know I am actually. I said “I think” to be modest. 😎
Ok....I've just stumbled across your channel and I must admit, that I need to add this garand to my collection now. I was lucky enough to acquire a couple of real steel versions, and this ICS version has definitely got me smiling. The cleaning kit would have gone where the battery compartment is. The real steel is definitely fun to play with. Now I need this one for all of those renegade soda cans in my life. I'm definitely going to look into joining airsoft now. 😎
Just bought one of these, not cheap but sure as hell worth every penny!
This is still the best COD years later and I love this rifle (it’s not my favorite in game but it’s a beast if you’re good with it and with extended magazines)
how so cod ww2 is the best cod?
@@1000yardstares Wondering the same thing, COD WWII is one of the worst CODs. COD WAW though...
You’re right it wasn’t that good, but the campaign tho 😩
The little compartment in the back is for a cleaning kit (metal rod, cloth, brush, oil to prevent rust, and some tools if you needed them for an m1
Thanks for this review. I had a good run through a ton of vids from TH-camrs while I was deciding whether or not to get one, and yours was one of the most comprehensive. So I now own one - first time I've bought an ICS. Your vid confirmed some of the things I'd wondered about it, pros and cons vs. the G&G, A&K, etc.
Now to order a nice new repro sling from SOF.
How’s it holding up?
@@klassik3497 It's been geat. Only use it occasionally so it's not had a lot of wear and tear. Sorry I didn't see this sooner - I seem to have had my notifications off!
@@danevans6340 That’s what’s up..as long as you take good care of it, it’ll last forever! and it’s all good man..better late than never! Happy New Years!
@@klassik3497 Thanks man, all the best for '22!
@@danevans6340 Yessir 22 is the year to stack ya geedus💯💯
US rifles, the M1/M14/M16, use the slot in the back of the rifles to store your cleaning kit for your rifle.
you can also buy a weight that goes in that back to better the balance the weight of the gun
Thanks for the review this will get me closer to buying this product if possible. As always thank you!
M1911, Kar98k, PPSh41 an M1 Garand All are some of my favorite guns.😆
SAMEE
me:*looking a m1 grand*
friend: dude?
me: bro...
friend: what?
me: i think i fall in love bro... XD
xd
Garand
Garand
He edited the comment and still didnt manage to edit it to "garand" lol
Inside the stock goes a cloth kit containing rods to make a full length cleaning rod a bore brush a patch. Along with a grease pot and oiler and a m10 tool. Reproductions along with originals can be found online if you would like to purchase one for more authenticity
I love how enthusiastic you are🙃 just subbed and forever will
Lol I thought for a second that the beginning was an actual airsoft game
*PING*
Jimmy Naattori
The sound of a hungry rifle. Someone should feed it more.
It don't mean a thing if ain't got that ping!
Jimmy Naattori ja sillee
With bullets.
My favorite sound!. And it means im getting ready to have more fun lol. I bought a legit M1-Garand and it is my favorite rifle that I own.. I went online and got my nephew this one for his birthday and he was so happy that it's now officially the best purchase I've ever made!. The look on his face was priceless!. LOL
I saw an airsoft M1 Garand at a store and i asked the register guy if i could feel it. He let me feel it and i saw it had a full auto option, I said “bro what is this? call of duty vanguard IRL?” The register guy laughed when i said it, i mean it was pretty funny.
The store was in Phoenix and it was called Modern Airsoft. This year when i went, i was very disappointed because the sign was gone, and the whole store was empty. It had closed but it was still on google maps! That sucked.
Pretty much bang on DMR for most UK sites.
that compartment in the stock is for the gun's cleaning kit
that m1 Garand looks sooooo sick man i love it
You are truly one of the top 3 airsoft TH-camrs
Please do a Lee Enfield! Definitely my favourite WW2 rifle, even if it isn’t brilliant in the game 😂
trouble1551s
I’ve only ever seen one on evike, and they discontinued about a year or two ago
Tank Dempsey redwolf has it too
SpitefulComet 43
Good to know
trouble1551s I didn’t know they used it in ww2 aswell I thought it was ww1
Aaron Duffy They used it in both wars WW1 and WW2 but mass produced mainly in WW1
Yup usually they'd keep barrel cleaner and maintenance tools inside that little compartment
You rule air soft Mike you got me into air soft
The Garand uses a clip, which is a metal strip which holds the bullets. Something like a Thompson uses a magazine, which is a metal box with a spring and a follower and holds the round
I love your Reviews Mike they are funny and informativ. And the clear english is Awesome
You sound like a presenter for a kid's TV show, I love it!
Best gun series ever! WW2 guns r the best period
List of 'that's what she said' offenses:
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That’s a lot of respect for the M1 GARAND
The compartment was for tools but most GI's tended to put cigarettes and matches in there for "safe" keeping
Nice. Great review Mike. Thanks
In case nobody has said so yet. The stock compartment on the real steel M1 was for a rifle cleaning kit. Oil, cleaning rod, bore brush. That sort of thing.
Hehe I have this M1 thanks to you Mike dude 👍🏼
The container in the back is usually used for a cleaning kit
Thanks for reviewing the battery capacity. I ordered a battery with it and was worried if it would actually fit, lol.
bruh love you and your vidz.....i want a lever action legend rifle and garand as well....please dont stop makin these vidz
Is your name Nigel or Joseph? Your Voice is as Awesome as this Detailed Vid on the Airsoft Garand
the swivel stack was used so soldiers didnt have to leave there waeapons lying on the ground and i like that they included it in the airsoft
I love M1 garand
Me tooooooo
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no ping! no bring!
mine came with stock .30-06 BB rounds, idk if i should use those or the tons of surplus bandoleers i have.... I wish my clips looked like yours, they're very metallic and always go PING after 8 shots....lol anyway, this replica looks as good as my real one
btw the real steel version, the back door is for your oil and grease bottles and some small tools but its cramped and it is two holes not on giant oval
18:42 Soldiers used it to hold the cleaning supplies for the gun.
Personally, as an American, I couldn't really care less about how aluminum is pronounced lol
I do prefer aluminum rather than aluminum, but at the end of the day, aluminum in aluminum
I was lucky enough to shoot one of these way back in the day my buddy did World War II re-enactments and he collected all World War II everything the Tommy Gun he had shot the 45 it was amazing bro the M1 Garand he taught me how to load it with one hand you got to be super quick but damn that's one hell of a gun bro the accuracy you're showing it's pretty dead on👍👍✊✊👊👊💪💪💥
I have the ICS L85 A2, it's really nice and has an adjustable spring in the gearbox.
It’s pretty damn accurate complete with garand thumb lol. Nice video 😎👍😉
I love the m1 I had a shoot with the real one in Birmingham with my dad. Mike can you do the british lee Enfield
Dylan Pollard i agree he should do the No4 however it’s like £1000
True
Lee enfield no.4 mk1 is a fukn beauty. We have two from my grandfather, both manufactured during ww2, like 1942 iirc.
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Did you get garand thumb LOL!
The little spot on the back is for cleaning tools
Man I look forward to all your videos, you have great reviews!
Its hits different watching this when I have two M1 Rifles in my safe.
Hey! I LOVE your videos. I know your tastes are very much more "collector" than "player," which is why I'm going to suggest you give one of the Mosins a try. I personally went with the Matrix PU with matching scope (cause who doesn't love enemy at the gates?!). Just my two cents. Keep up the great videos!
Door campartment in the stock on real steel is for cleaning kit
Thx, I was looking to buy one, now I know what one to get
I fired an M1 Garand when in Vietnam. It was an actual US army Garand captured off an American soldier during the Vietnam War.
I love m1 garand that was so nice
That was so nice gun
Your airsoft weapon Collection is so Amazing
My M1 was made by Springfield armory in 42.
No,it was 1936
Look into how many manufacturers made this particular rifle. I was surprised. Mine was put together in the '50's and I can drill tacks at 150 yrds using the iron sights. And fun fact they made some that were chambered in .308.. I love this rifle and I go out and shoot it at least two times a month.
Imagine at the end of the mag it makes that 1 of kind beautiful sound when the mag is empty. Omg would be an instant sale for me
People say ww2 is dead but I love playing it
At least it doesn't take 7-9 shots to kill *cough cough BO4 cough cough*
The Big Man Tyrone of airsoft
Airsoft mike loved the vid can you do an airsoft review on the thompson smg cause i didnt see that airsoft gun on your collection that is my favorite WW2 gun...well of course the M1 GARAND too but you already made a review about that one so plz do a review on the THOMPSON thank you,BTW love the vid
The way you said bb’s when you talked about the ics ones made me chuckle, sounded like you talked in ittalics writing style haha, great review!
Great intro, great map, great gun! NICE!
The amount of times he said "M1 Garand" is hilarious
Great video and review. You cannot say "real steel" again for the next six months, you've used your quota, mate :-)
And I love the m1 garand lether sling and the site
M1 grand is my favorite gun of all time
I love the m1 garand bolt ashon stiyel