It seems that AEC branded M1 clips are popular. I bought a bunch on Amazon for a good price and they had a ton of great reviews, however when I tried loading them, the rounds wouldn’t stay stacked neatly. Instead they bowed out like the clips weren’t stiff enough to keep them inline. I didn’t have this issue with some old clips that were given to me be a neighbor who is an avid antique collector. I don’t know what their brand is. Have you guys noticed the same thing or am I just loading them wrong?
Myself, my personal experience back when I had & owned an M1 was that only G.I. clips worked AT ALL. Seems I recall trying to use a couple aftermarket types and weren’t worth a damn. However, there IS a way to load them correctly ,too. Its been 10 years or so since I was into Garands, so I cannot remember just how.
I am checking to see if the CMP sells these, waiting for them to e-mail me back.
I would go with the surplus clips everytime as the only issue I have ever had with them is locating them after they eject.