I've given in to the urge to get an M1 carbine as a plinker and truck gun. I do not care for collectors value. That's a pet peeve. Please leave it alone.
I've been shooting and reloading a variety of rifles and pistols for 20+ years. When the desire for a carbine hit, I spent a day at the range with a friend's Winchester M1 carbine. It's like a big kid's 10/22 and I've got to have one for chasing cans and bowling pins.
After doing a lot of research on the different makers and re-makers of the carbine I've settled on either a Plainfield or GI (assuming I can find one cheap enough). This will essentially be a knock-about truck gun to sacrifice to the dent and ding gods in order to preserve my nicer guns.
My priorities are (in order):
1) reliable function
2) accuracy (2" groups at 50 yards is perfect for one of these)
3) cost
4) adjustable rear sight
5) all wood furniture that won't fall off (character marks welcome)
What are the bad things to look out for and what are bonuses? I do understand that 99.99999999% of these are parts guns with mixed manufacturer parts.
I would appreciate all relevant input.
I've been shooting and reloading a variety of rifles and pistols for 20+ years. When the desire for a carbine hit, I spent a day at the range with a friend's Winchester M1 carbine. It's like a big kid's 10/22 and I've got to have one for chasing cans and bowling pins.
After doing a lot of research on the different makers and re-makers of the carbine I've settled on either a Plainfield or GI (assuming I can find one cheap enough). This will essentially be a knock-about truck gun to sacrifice to the dent and ding gods in order to preserve my nicer guns.
My priorities are (in order):
1) reliable function
2) accuracy (2" groups at 50 yards is perfect for one of these)
3) cost
4) adjustable rear sight
5) all wood furniture that won't fall off (character marks welcome)
What are the bad things to look out for and what are bonuses? I do understand that 99.99999999% of these are parts guns with mixed manufacturer parts.
I would appreciate all relevant input.