Just got back the M! Garand trigger housing group that I sent to Mac, the 'smith you referred me to. The trigger IS lighter- used to have 8# pull, now probably 4.5-5#. Far as I can see he must have cut off half or even one full coil off the trigger spring. Cost me $50, a fair price, I would say.
He said he builds match rifles in .308 and 30-06, restocked, glassed (bedding), match sights, etc., and is willing to pick up my rifle if I can't ship it to him. However, I am not planning to shoot match- just seeing dem holes in the black, scattered though they may be, is enough to warm the cockles of my heart.
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If any reader would like to get in touch with this M1 Garand (only) 'smith, just holla and I'll send you his name/address/phone.