Is the M1 carbine a good weapon?

Is the M1 carbine a good weapon?

It’s still a very effective rifle. The soft point ammo is effective. And if you know what you’re doing, you can make them run and you can still get some pretty good magazines. I have yet to find another long gun that’s as light and handy and well-balanced as the M1 Carbine.

Are Auto-Ordnance M1 carbines any good?

Overall, the Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbine acquitted itself well. It was reliable, comfortable and easy to shoot, and quite accurate for 100 yards. 30 caliber M1 Carbine was first produced, its original assets are still going strong.

What gun shoots a 30 carbine bullet?

M1 carbine
The . 30 Carbine (7.62×33mm) is a rimless carbine/rifle cartridge used in the M1 carbine introduced in the 1940s. It is a light rifle round designed to be fired from the M1 carbine’s 18-inch (458 mm) barrel.

What is a 30 carbine good for?

Under the right conditions, and with proper shot placement, the . 30 Carbine can be an absolutely deadly round for small to medium sized game. Hunters have been cleanly hunting whitetail deer, hogs, javelina, coyotes, and foxes with the . 30 Carbine since the end of WWII.

Is an M1 Carbine considered an assault rifle?

I would encourage you to research the M1 carbine, M1A, and M1 Garand. These rifles have all been used in the US military, but none are ever mentioned in the context of an “assault weapons” ban. Indeed, they would not even be affected by any such legislation.

Is 7.62 the same as 30?

For example, . 30″ and 7.62 mm are equivalent (. 3 multiplied by 25.4 is 7.62). If you are looking for an approximation of the bore size or bullet diameter, that is all you need to know.

Where are Auto Ordnance M1 30 caliber carbines made?

The Auto-Ordnance M1.30 Caliber carbine is produced in Kahr’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Worcester, MA. All Auto-Ordnance carbines are produced using newly manufactured parts on high precision computerized machinery.

What are the features of an M1A1 carbine?

The M1A1 includes a 15–round magazine and offers the same common features of the 1945 M1 model. Attention to detail has been carefully taken to produce a replica as close as possible to the original Inland production including cartouche marks and stampings in the wood specific features of the Inland Carbines. Caliber:.30 carbine

Is the M1 carbine still in use in the US?

Today, some of the US’s allies, like the Philippines, are still fielding the M1 Carbine. The little gun, with complaints and all, has had a remarkable service life despite never being remotely considered a standard issue rifle. Here in the States, the M1 Carbine is every bit Americana as baseball and the 1911 pistol.

What kind of grips did the M1 carbine use?

Information from The M1 Carbine, A Revolution in Gunstocking by Grafton & Barbara Cook indicates some late manufactured grips were made from mahogany. U.S. Ordnance Acceptance Marks were for completely assembled M1A1 Carbines that passed final inspection.