Enblock ejecting after 3 rounds

[MartyCurtright]

Hello all just found this forum so I’m not sure if
this has been covered. I have a late 44 made m1
have owned it for appx 15 years. Started having
problems with the trigger group dropping out when
firing. I replaced the stock with a Fulton armory replacement
that problem is cured but now after 3 or 4 rounds
the enblock is ejecting. I use 150 grain 30-06 in it
no reloads so not a hot round issue I don’t think
any thoughts on where to look next would be appreciated

[David Milisock]

Check your clip latch and the clip latch spring. My spring was two coils shy of a new spring, cost was 25 cents.

[MartyCurtright]

Ok thanks I will look at that this weekend

[TJT]

Are you using USGI or commercial clips? If you're using commercially mfg'd clips get some USGI clips and see if the problem goes away. A LOT of the time, the retaining detents in the non-USGI clips are too shallow for the clip latch to get a positive purchase in them. Also, if the problem has only existed since the stock got replaced, there needs to be some wood relieved some where to prevent binding on the clip latch. That might be the first thing to explore.
Jon

[MartyCurtright]

I’m not sure if they are commercial or USGI. I have alot
of them whenever I see them at pawn or antique shops
i buy them as I believe you can never have too many.
I used to do re-enactments most of the time I’ve had
it been mostly blanks going through it so just noticed
when I started using live rounds. I replaced the stock
because the original the wood was compressed around
the trigger group and would come loose when firing blanks
or live rounds. But I will check that also thanks

[Orlando]

Since it just started with new commercial stock it is possible that is the culprit
The cut out for the clip latch is sometimes to small and needs enlarged ...…………….....

[MartyCurtright]

I took the clip latch out today had some rust around the spring
and inside where the clip latch sits. I ordered a clip latch and
a spring kit. I will get that cleaned up and see what happens
thanks for all the information

[Orlando]

don't throw away your other clip latch. In all my years of messing with garands I have never seen one worn out of spec. Don't keep throwing money at parts. Its easy to diagnose but you have to put alittle effort into it.

[David Milisock]

I agree with Orlando, after getting guns Smith putting $175 price tags on the issue I did tons of reading and bought a spring atvs gun show. The rifle never failed after that.