Any reason to get an M1 Carbine?

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The only real positive I can think of for the lever gun is you can share ammo between it and your same caliber revolver. Since I don't have a revolver, however, that advantage isn't applicable in my situation.
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What about a .30 Carbine revolver? :D
 
Since when do you need a reason?????? Its a given fact that you have to have it or did you forget? They are a fun gun not to mention part of history, cheap to shoot and lots of parts. Go for it! :) :)
 
1. As reliable as any other military gun
2. More light and handy than any other military gun
3. Better accuracy than many others.
4 Cheap ammo
5. A piece of history
6. Adequate defensicely
7, Low recoil
8. Easy maintenance

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The M-1 carbine really shines in handling qualities in close range combat. This is an important tactical advantage that should not be ignored. You can really whip it around in a small apartment.

It is short, has superb balance, and can be fired one handed by a reasonable robust fellow.

As to cost of ammo, the more folks that shoot the carbine, the more ammo manufacturers will jump in and offer low price ammo. On component cost alone, it should be half the cost of 7.62 X 39. The cost structure is there, it just needs the market.

For reloaders, it is a snap to reload, since it used carbide dies. (Though it has been years since I priced components.)
 
I would love a Saginaw Carbine some day. Many of my family worked at that plant, and IIRC some while the carbines were being produced. Growing up some 25 miles from there, it would be what I would want.

An IBM would be cool, too. I could tell everyone I got a new IBM, and pull out the carbine :neener:

Cost is the biggest thing. I'm not going to pay the $600+ yet for one. Maybe one day, I'll just be in the right place at tthe right time.

Any hope of CMP selling them, or did they already?
 
I picked up two Inland M1 Carbines from 1944 back when they were being imported at cheap prices in about 1992 or so (first one was "handpicked" at $139 and the other was $300 when I struck a deal with a local dealer to pick-and-choose pieces from four different rifles to build one)....Well, they are Inland as far as the receivers and barrels are Inland....everything else is some other manufacturer. Anyway, they are REALLY fun guns to plink with. I've never had a problem out of either of them, and they are some really neat conversation pieces at the range. My grandfather carried one in WWII, and he likes messing with mine when he can. My wife loves shooting them, too. I wish the ammo was a bit cheaper, though. I really wish I'd bought an M1 Garand when they were $169. I'm still kicking myself in the ass over that one.
 
Get a USGI one and have yourself a piece of history. Plus its probably the most fun plinker out to 300 yards. I always take my M1 Carbine out to the range no matter what I shoot becuase its so fun.
 
I got my two USGI M1 Carbines for my shootable U.S. Arms collection.
They go nicely with Garands. Heck, they all look good with M1903's, 03A3's.... :rolleyes:
 
Maybe i'm just biased against new guns (which I am), but I bought my USGI M1 Carbine for $500 not more than 2 weeks ago - my take is why buy a new one when you can get an original for the same price (as far as milsurps go)?
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I was the exact opposite - why pay $500 for a gun that has been beat to heck (and looks the part) when I can get a new one for the same price? In the end, I suppose it doesn't matter much - the USGI guns have "history" behind them (but no warranty or factory to service it) while the new guns have a warranty but no "history". Either way, they are both M1 carbines and both are a hoot to shoot!
 
M1 carbine

I guess I am a lucky bastard. I have an IBM in reasonable condition. I used to take it to our indoor range and shoot light (5-10 gr 700X over 93 gr ww) loads, single shot. The other guys loved that little rifle. I would consider buying a good used commercial one to have as a blaster. Mine is pretty "evil", as it has an 18" barrel. There is a BIG difference in "evilness" between 18" and 18.5" barrels, you know. :rolleyes: I'm so glad we have such knowledgeable people writing our laws and regulations. :mad:
 
Amt 30

I had a carbine I picked up from a pawn shop for $60ish 15 years or so ago. (friend was in danger of losing it anyway, i paid it out)

That gun was probably the most "fun" I've ever had (its currently on long-term loan to my brother) and with it's low recoil, it would make a can DANCE.

I took a couple of deer with it, though its on the underpowered side for that. I've also always had a problem with the shells not fully ejecting--some stove pipe issues.

If I recall correctly, AMT made a semi-auto pistol in .30 Carbine.

Anyhow, I'd recommend it to be added to a collection--but if I was limited to how many rifles I could own, it would come after the CETME, AK, AR, then the carbine. (But, as stated, great gun for the wife or the older kids.)
 
The big disadvantage of the M-1 Carbine compared with a .357 levergun isn't the carbine so much as the ammo. .30 Carbine is very limited stuff, and tends to come in small weights with RN FMJ bullets. Good for small game and targets, but that's it. .357 gives you a wide aray from .38 Special wadcutters to 200 grain magnum slammers. Some of the stuff from Buf. Bore has been clocked at .30-30 levels coming out of a levergun--which no .30 Carbine can match.
 
Ruger ain't the only option. ;)

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Sheesh... I HATE you guys!

Made me want an M1 Carbine bad... So, I called my dealer, told him to put the dough I got for a consigned pistol against one and to order an AO M1 carbine. It's in today and I pick it up tomorrow morning. Bought the only 2 boxes of FMJ I could find locally, and ordered 500 rounds from Georgia Arms. Once again, Sheesh!

Pop! Pop! Pop! Here I come... :evil:

p.s. Oh, I'll be hunting for a USGI now too...
 
Yes threads like this have put the M1 carbine on my buy list. Especially after I looked around and saw ways I could trick it out for not much $.

I don't reload (yet), but I think the .30 carbine round would really shine that way. There are lots of bullets offered in .308 (although many might not be compatible with the OAL required by the carbine magazine). It might be fun to see what you can do with it.
 
"There are lots of bullets offered in .308 (although many might not be compatible with the OAL required by the carbine magazine)."

Speer has a new 110gr spire point that I want to try in mine.
 
Reasons? You need REASONS?

1. Because you can. Don't underestimate this - some of your 'representatives' are considering banning the M1 Carbine.

2. A USGI gun, even a "mix-master" is a piece of history

3. SO FUN TO SHOOT!
 
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