I know what you mean about the M40... someone needs to do some market research, unless of course, Japan and Taiwan airsoft leagues like this type of airsoft.
I also dislike the fact that they are trying to engineer in some recoil... I'm not paying for that.
The M1 Garand looks sweet. If the price is right, I will have to get one for my own collection.
O/T I am actually headed to the CMP down in Anniston Alabama tomorrow to purchase a real M1 Garand. I feel like a kid at Christmas time... There is nothing like hand selecting an American icon... I love the M1 Garand.