I'm interested in buying another M1 Carbine. I love my 1943 IBM, but I think I'd rather buy another one so I can shoot the heck out of it without worrying about messing up something that has sentimental value to me (my current gun was owned by my grandfather, my father, me, and hopefully one day by my son).
Since the AOs and original M1 carbines are fairly close in price, I'm sort of leaning towards a new AO model so I don't have to worry about collector value and I get a factory warranty.
A few questions:
Are the new AO M1 carbines reliable?
Do they accept USGI parts?
Any stories about the nw AOs (good or bad)?
Since the AOs and original M1 carbines are fairly close in price, I'm sort of leaning towards a new AO model so I don't have to worry about collector value and I get a factory warranty.
A few questions:
Are the new AO M1 carbines reliable?
Do they accept USGI parts?
Any stories about the nw AOs (good or bad)?