Quoheleth
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ammunitiontogo.com and AIM Surplus both show it on their websites. I haven't followed up to confirm, as I don't have a Carbine.
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Yet...which is the problem that we need to solve. You don't have an ammo shortage problem, you have a carbine shortage problem. Just know that we are here for ya'....as I don't have a Carbine.
In my opinion there is no such thing as a good price on a Universal. The early models were alright (1st Generation), as they used mostly USGI parts (barrel, bolt group, trigger group, gas system). The second generation are a little worse because they started to make nearly all of the parts, but not horrible because they were made to decent standards (but were not Mil-Spec). It was at this time that they decided to "improve" upon the design. They redesigned the op-rod the springs, and there are many problems as a result. The 3rd and final generation was horrible, as they started to cut corners. I wouldn't really want any of the Universals, but if I got a really great deal on a 1st generation I would pick it up. I would stay away from the 2nd Gen, and would avoid the later ones like the plague. I have a friend that destroyed a 3rd gen. (or rather it nearly destroyed him) with an out of battery discharge. It is a dangerous rifle, and unless it is a great deal and 1st gen. I would really recommend the USGI Carbine. Besides it has much more history (the Universal has history too...history of blowing up), and parts are still readily available after 65+yrs.A local fellow is selling one with accessories (and ammo!) at a good price.
I have the Kahr. Love it a lot. Tight machining, perfect wood fit. It's very cheap to shoot (with lead bullets) and a very fun gun!Here's an interesting commentary from a respected/reputable source regarding breathing new life into the M1 carbine:
http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=19956
Does anyone have experience and/or opinions on the Kahr Auto-Ordnance Carbine clones?