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<blockquote data-quote="Perplexed" data-source="post: 1914415" data-attributes="member: 7157"><p>I've bought rack, field, service, and correct grades from the CMP. As SMS said, the grading criteria has changed over the years; IMHO, it's gotten more relaxed, so your chances of getting a solid (as opposed to excellent) example of the grade is more likely than in years past. If you're looking for an above-average example of a particular grade, I strongly recommend you go to one of the CMP stores to do a hand-pick, or hire someone to do the same. I've done the latter twice, and been very happy with what they picked out for me.</p><p></p><p>As far as field vs. service grade, it depends on what you're looking for. If you want a more representative example of a WW2 M1, then the field grade is the way to go, though you'd be much more likely to get a worn barrel and stock set. As mentioned, a lot of the service grades are now wearing new commercial stocks; if you're not hung up on that and want better metal, then the service grade is the better bet, of course.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Perplexed, post: 1914415, member: 7157"] I've bought rack, field, service, and correct grades from the CMP. As SMS said, the grading criteria has changed over the years; IMHO, it's gotten more relaxed, so your chances of getting a solid (as opposed to excellent) example of the grade is more likely than in years past. If you're looking for an above-average example of a particular grade, I strongly recommend you go to one of the CMP stores to do a hand-pick, or hire someone to do the same. I've done the latter twice, and been very happy with what they picked out for me. As far as field vs. service grade, it depends on what you're looking for. If you want a more representative example of a WW2 M1, then the field grade is the way to go, though you'd be much more likely to get a worn barrel and stock set. As mentioned, a lot of the service grades are now wearing new commercial stocks; if you're not hung up on that and want better metal, then the service grade is the better bet, of course. [/QUOTE]
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