In terms of accuracy and overall quality and reliability, how are these versions of the M1 Carbine? I'm thinking of getting one as a ranch defense gun, and I like the price I have seen for lightly used ones. Thanks for your feedback on this model. Yes I know I 'should' be investing in a GI model but don't have the $$ at present for one in similar condition to the Plainfield I am looking at, which will run me $400.
How are the Plainfield M1 Carbines?
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I've got one.
They are decent Carbines. Mil parts can be used in the Plainfield.
They are decent Carbines. Mil parts can be used in the Plainfield.
jcwit
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I've got a Siginaw Gear in excel. cond. and also a Plainfield that I use as a shooter. Its accurate 1 in. at 50yds. and a real fun plinker. I cast my own bullets & have a ball. Yes Mil parts will work. Hope this helps.
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Plainfield is not exactly the pick-of-the-litter for M1 Carbines...but certainly a step up from the Universal. As my Texas friend says above, they WILL accept MilSpec parts. As for accuracy, most will hold minute-of-paper-plate @ 50 yards. If it were me & I wanted a (non-collectable) shooter...I would look for a bargain on a Auto Ordnance (Kahr) M1 Carbine. They're +$200 more than you're talking about, but IMHO, they're easily TWICE the gun. Very well machined from modern steel, 100% Mil Spec compatable, and you don't have to worry about trashing an authentic WWII (re:VALUABLE!) treasure.
Competitive shooters are a screwy bunch, and at the Club I belong, we have a Carbine Match, once a year.
One guy, very competitive type, does everything he can to a GI carbine. It still shot awful.
Then he bought a Plainfield carbine at a pawn shop. It shoots better than any of the GI carbines on the line.
After spending lots of money, he gets a picture holding a Carbine Match trophy. Go figure.
One guy, very competitive type, does everything he can to a GI carbine. It still shot awful.
Then he bought a Plainfield carbine at a pawn shop. It shoots better than any of the GI carbines on the line.
After spending lots of money, he gets a picture holding a Carbine Match trophy. Go figure.
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Well to put it bluntly Auto Ordnance by Kahr will be NEW IN THE BOX. Its built to mil specs. And will cost $600/$700. Plainfield will be used (How much who knows). Early ones built from mil surplus parts. Cost $400/$500. Go to CMP and get real miltary rifle rebuilt at least once maybe more. Cost $500/$700. Accuracy? Every rifle is different, some like one kind of ammo and others like another, personally I reload my own and use it for plinking. I have Target rifles for precision shooting, Kimber M82, H&R M12, Remington 540XR, Winchester M52B ect. Depends on what you want as far as accuracy goes.
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A couple of interesting things about Plainfield. First, they used to build M2 (full-auto) carbine knock-offs for the law enforcement/export market. Second, they were based in Dunellen, NJ, in a state where the M1 carbine is now illegal for some unfathomable reason.
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I suppose that's why every Plainfield Carbine I've seen is built as a M2.
Slide, trigger housing, etc, but they don't have the few extra parts needed to make them select fire.
Sorry but I'm a bit ignorant regarding military weapon building - I am hearing here that the Kahr is built to mil spec, but does that mean that the Plainfield is built less well? I am hearing that the Plainfield is rather accurate - is this their general reputation? The Plainfield I am looking at was owned by a le agency. It is supposed to be in excellent condition, so I am intrigued for it being less than $400. Thanks for your input.
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