Searching for that M1 Garand "PING" in Hawaii (Read 1085 times)

rulunavy

Searching for that M1 Garand "PING" in Hawaii
« on: February 12, 2026, 11:51:19 PM »
Aloha!

I’ll be visiting Oahu from South Korea this summer (mid June-mid August) as a business trip and I’m looking for any leads on where I might be able to shoot an M1 Garand.

As a history buff and firearms enthusiast, hearing that iconic "Ping" in person has always been on my bucket list. I’m aware that many tourist ranges only offer modern platforms, so I’m reaching out to this community for advice.

Whether it's a rental range that carries one, or a local shooter who wouldn't mind an enthusiast tagging along to the range, I’d love to hear your recommendations!

I am a film and GoPro hobbyist, so I’d be more than happy to provide some high-quality footage or photos of your gear in action as a thank you. I’m happy to cover my own range fees and ammo costs, of course.

Mahalo for any help or advice you can provide!


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hvybarrels

Re: Searching for that M1 Garand "PING" in Hawaii
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2026, 12:17:23 AM »
A worthy quest!

Now I want to do that as well.
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oldfart

Re: Searching for that M1 Garand "PING" in Hawaii
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2026, 01:26:53 AM »
I know a guy that might be able to help.
What, Me Worry?

rulunavy

Re: Searching for that M1 Garand "PING" in Hawaii
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2026, 01:27:28 AM »
I know a guy that might be able to help.
Wow! Who is he?


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rulunavy

Re: Searching for that M1 Garand "PING" in Hawaii
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2026, 01:27:40 AM »
A worthy quest!

Now I want to do that as well.
Join me!! Haha


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oldfart

Re: Searching for that M1 Garand "PING" in Hawaii
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2026, 05:15:13 AM »
Wow! Who is he?
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I'll go talk to him first.
I know many people with Garands.
I had one and sold it because I was stupid.
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Re: Searching for that M1 Garand "PING" in Hawaii
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2026, 07:23:30 AM »
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I'll go talk to him first.
I know many people with Garands.
I had one and sold it because I was stupid.
“In my opinion, the M-1 Rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised.”

“Ping,”time to push in another clip.

as we all know, that was General Patton.

Don’t forget the Garand’s heir, the M14 (or M1A if from Springfield Armory), killing communists and terrorists since the late 50’s, and probably still doing so somewhere around the world today.




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rulunavy

Re: Searching for that M1 Garand "PING" in Hawaii
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2026, 07:24:29 AM »
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I'll go talk to him first.
I know many people with Garands.
I had one and sold it because I was stupid.
Ok!! Thanks!!


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rulunavy

Re: Searching for that M1 Garand "PING" in Hawaii
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2026, 07:25:02 AM »
“In my opinion, the M-1 Rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised.”

“Ping,”time to push in another clip.

as we all know, that was General Patton.

Don’t forget the Garand’s heir, the M14 (or M1A if from Springfield Armory), killing communists and terrorists since the late 50’s, and probably still doing so somewhere around the world today.


Dang is that you?
Btw i totally agree with that:)


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Re: Searching for that M1 Garand "PING" in Hawaii
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2026, 07:37:40 AM »
Dang is that you?
Btw i totally agree with that:)


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No, they’re way beyond me.

All I can do is honor those guys, and hope to be able to follow their lead - if it ever comes to that…

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rulunavy

Re: Searching for that M1 Garand "PING" in Hawaii
« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2026, 07:48:58 AM »
No, they’re way beyond me.

All I can do is honor those guys, and hope to be able to follow their lead - if it ever comes to that…

Have a Great Day!
Thanks pal have a good day!


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Re: Searching for that M1 Garand "PING" in Hawaii
« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2026, 09:10:24 AM »
Aloha!

I’ll be visiting Oahu from South Korea this summer (mid June-mid August) as a business trip and I’m looking for any leads on where I might be able to shoot an M1 Garand.

As a history buff and firearms enthusiast, hearing that iconic "Ping" in person has always been on my bucket list. I’m aware that many tourist ranges only offer modern platforms, so I’m reaching out to this community for advice.

DM me

Whether it's a rental range that carries one, or a local shooter who wouldn't mind an enthusiast tagging along to the range, I’d love to hear your recommendations!

I am a film and GoPro hobbyist, so I’d be more than happy to provide some high-quality footage or photos of your gear in action as a thank you. I’m happy to cover my own range fees and ammo costs, of course.

Mahalo for any help or advice you can provide!


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oldfart

Re: Searching for that M1 Garand "PING" in Hawaii
« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2026, 07:23:03 PM »
Sending some info via direct message.
What, Me Worry?

rulunavy

Re: Searching for that M1 Garand "PING" in Hawaii
« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2026, 07:24:42 PM »
Sending some info via direct message.
Thanks!!


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