I dispute nothing in this topic, though the Patton quote might be an overstatement. There have been, after all, a great number of fantastic battle implements over the years. But the Garand was an extraordinary rifle. Am I the only one who doesn't like shooting it that much, though? I've only ever shot one, it was a long time ago. Just didn't like the feel of it. The Kar 98 I got my hands on, though, was like sex distilled into wood and steel.