The M1 Garand Information Place
The Garand Page and garandm1rifle.com
The Civilian Marksmanship Program.
Mini-14 Links
The Ruger Mini-14 (and Mini-30) superficially resemble (somewhat) a Garand. It's a semi-auto rifle chambered for the .223 (Mini-14) or 7.62x39 (Mini-30). Cost is about 400FRNs, up, depending on exactly which version.
The Mini-14 page
The manufacturer: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Millet makes a replacement rear sight for the Mini, as does Ashley Outdoors.
A Mini-14 FAQ.
They come standard with 5 round magazines, which are readily available. Ruger itself does not (AFAIK) make 10 round magazines (current legal maximum for new production). Factory "pre ban" full capacity magazines are scarce and quite expensive. Aftermarket 20 and 30 round magazines are readily available, somewhat pricy, and of quite variable quality. The Mini-14 magazine FAQ.
John Masen makes new ten round magazines.
Serial Number Informatrion for Ruger rifles.
Gun Accessories for the Mini-14.