Anything wrong with CMP Inland Carbines?

[kdave21]

So I was looking at the CMP website, and I notice they have Service grade inlands for $495. I always thought the CMP ran out right away and I was wondering if there is something wrong with the inlands? Why is it the cheapest available, etc? Any help or info on this topic and buying a CMP carbine in general would be appreciated.

 

[Mike OTDP]

Inlands were the most produced. CMP has been releasing carbines in batches as they have gotten them processed. Buy in good faith...CMP won't hose you.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

Here's the reason (as above poster stated)...many more Inlands made than any other.


M1 Carbine Production

Inland Manufacturing Division, G.M.C...........2,632,097 43.0%
Winchester Repeating Arms Co.....................828,059 13.5%
Underwood-Elliot-Fisher Co..........................545,616 8.9%
Saginaw Steering Gear Div., G.M.C...............517,212 8.5%
National Postal Meter Co.............................413,017 6.8%
Quality Hardware & Machine Co....................359,666 5.9%
International Business Machines Corp (IBM)...346,500 5.7%
Standard Products Co.................................247,160 4.0%
Rock-Ola Co..............................................228,500 3.7%

Total: 6,221,220

 

[30Cal]

My inland CMP is nice! The metal has a new finish and the stock came out good after some cleaning.

 

[Eightball]

I like mine! It'll shoot about 1.25MOA if I do my part, and everyone who shoots it thinks its one of the most fun firearms they've ever used---even compared to an AR15.

As for them running out right away.....they did. They sold 12,000 Inland carbines in about 2 days. Mine was one of the "first run", as I picked it up in person. They've gotten more in, realistically. I just found it amazing that the least valuable version of a firearm that, previously, everyone LOVED to hate, sold 12,000 in 2 days; I don't even think most AR15s do that!

And, just for pictures' sake.....voila! (Safety precautions were followed here!)

 

[sarge83]

CMP rocks!

I bought an Inland, Quality Hardware, IBM and Standard Products.

You might consider a rack grade if you want to save some money. My rack grade QH, looks as good as the other service grade M1's.

 

[camoman33935]

Do they have to be shipped to an FFL like most other firearms or do they ship them to your door?

The reason I ask is because I didnt notice an area for FFL information on the order form.

By the way.....yall got me real interested the the M1 Carbine

Oh...and can it handle modern factory loaded ammo

 

[Carbon_15]

Do they have to be shipped to an FFL like most other firearms or do they ship them to your door?

The reason I ask is because I didnt notice an area for FFL information on the order form.

i was wondering that too

 

[Nugilum]

I can think of only one thing.

They're not mine!

Problem in general though, Does anyone have ammo? I can't find any.

 

[Nugilum]

Do they have to be shipped to an FFL like most other firearms or do they ship them to your door?

The reason I ask is because I didnt notice an area for FFL information on the order form.

They have special legislation that allows them to be shipped directly to your door, FFL hassle free!

 

[camoman33935]

Problem in general though, Does anyone have ammo? I can't find any.

I looked on MidwayUSA and they should have some in on the 24th of this month.

It's pretty cool that you can have it shipped right to your door.....guess I know what I'm savin my money for.....

 

[Eightball]

I got about 500 rounds of .30 Carbine from Georgia Arms, their "Canned Heat" option. I had to wait for a little bit, but their ammunition and quality is superb. It's performed flawlessly out of my rifle.

 

[Nugilum]

Yes, Georgia Arms is good, and I wiped them out two weeks ago. They said they might make some more next month. :banghead:

 

[camoman33935]

Do you have to have a C&R license for one?

Just tryin to make sure I dont get in trouble some how

 

[Nugilum]

Nope. The C&R license are for people who want their collectible guns shipped to them. It's a special type of FFL.

You don't need one for the CMP.

What have you done concerning the required paperwork?

 

[camoman33935]

Nothin yet....just tryin to figure out everything before I do it.....that and I got to get a little more money....hopefully I can get that taken care of this weekend

 

[kdave21]

Great info guys, thanks for the reassurance. I am going to investigate further. Good to know its just an issue of availability and demand, and not quality!