Sheepdog1968
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Good for you! As I was reading down the page, the one thought I had was that it is a family firearm and if at all possible, you should try to keep it in the family.Called my uncle. I'll be picking it up tomorrow
M1 Carbine: Should I get it?
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Snowdog
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The M1 Carbine is poor stopper when compared to a Garand perhaps. Otherwise, it kills things just fine.
Heck, I do believe that killing people was its sole intended function... so, I tend to think it will serve defensive duty wonderfully (especially with today's JSP and JHPs).
I'm going to share this photo I found again as I get quite the kick out of it. Someone ought to tell these bears to stop playing dead... it was only a little M1 Carbine after all, right?
Seriously though, the .30 Carbine is not what I would consider a candidate for bear, but it does possess the same muzzle energy as a .44 magnum (from a revolver). Half a ton of muzzle energy is nothing sneeze at, especially when there's 15 (or 30) on tap.
Heck, I do believe that killing people was its sole intended function... so, I tend to think it will serve defensive duty wonderfully (especially with today's JSP and JHPs).
I'm going to share this photo I found again as I get quite the kick out of it. Someone ought to tell these bears to stop playing dead... it was only a little M1 Carbine after all, right?
Seriously though, the .30 Carbine is not what I would consider a candidate for bear, but it does possess the same muzzle energy as a .44 magnum (from a revolver). Half a ton of muzzle energy is nothing sneeze at, especially when there's 15 (or 30) on tap.
Red Tornado
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Great pic Snowdog. It's amazing how much more powerful rifles used to be back in the day before we knew any better. I'm sure those carbine rounds would just bounce right off those bears today.
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FMJMIKE
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Still waiting for the photos............
M1 Carbines are great little guns. I've never had any regret buying mine. I don't think your uncle is doing you much of a favor on the price. A nice Rock-O-la just went for $700 a few months ago at the local shop. I thought about snatching it up but I'm satisfied with my 1944 Inland. As far as the carbines "lack of stopping power" in WWII and Korea is concerned, remember that was with Geneva Convention mandated FMJ bullets. With expanding bullets it's a whole different story. The 30 carbine round is not far off 357 mag power levels which is a proven stopper.
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FMJMIKE
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If the Winchester is an all original Winchester Carbine then he is getting a steal........
Tinpig
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Glad you're getting it. They're great rifles.
CMP has 500 rounds of Aquila .30 Carbine for $200.
Here are my two Inlands:
CMP has 500 rounds of Aquila .30 Carbine for $200.
Here are my two Inlands:
cpt-t
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M1 carbine
BluedRevolver: An M1 CARBINE is just is a great firearm. It was used in WW11, KOREA, and VIET NAM and and did it`s job very well. I carried a M2 CARBINE in VIET NAM for a while, and I was in the INFANTRY and I had no complaints or any problems with it. I have a M1 CARBINE now and have had it for several years. Mine does not feed HP`s all that well, but FMJ`S and SOFT NOSE bullets feed very well never had a stopage with it. The rifle is very fast to cycle and with a 15 or 30 mag it is a very formatable weapon for HD or PD. It is very accurate out 200 yds but at 50 yds it is a killing machine. Very easy to teach some one to use it effectly. I reload for for ours and it is one of our primary Home Defence and Personel Defence weapons. It is very comfortable to carry and very easy to use and extremely reliable. I have hunted with ours and like I said it is a joy to carry and I have taken a few Coyotes and other varmints with it . I feel very secure with it in HD & PD mode and it is not so loud in a confined area. I like the M1 CARBINE and I am sure you will to.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU: ken
BluedRevolver: An M1 CARBINE is just is a great firearm. It was used in WW11, KOREA, and VIET NAM and and did it`s job very well. I carried a M2 CARBINE in VIET NAM for a while, and I was in the INFANTRY and I had no complaints or any problems with it. I have a M1 CARBINE now and have had it for several years. Mine does not feed HP`s all that well, but FMJ`S and SOFT NOSE bullets feed very well never had a stopage with it. The rifle is very fast to cycle and with a 15 or 30 mag it is a very formatable weapon for HD or PD. It is very accurate out 200 yds but at 50 yds it is a killing machine. Very easy to teach some one to use it effectly. I reload for for ours and it is one of our primary Home Defence and Personel Defence weapons. It is very comfortable to carry and very easy to use and extremely reliable. I have hunted with ours and like I said it is a joy to carry and I have taken a few Coyotes and other varmints with it . I feel very secure with it in HD & PD mode and it is not so loud in a confined area. I like the M1 CARBINE and I am sure you will to.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU: ken
tacdad
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I talked to a guy the other day at work that was given a " Rock Ola" M1 for free and he had no idea what the rifle even was! It is in BEAUTIFUL condition. Of course he was not willing to part with said masterpiece after I educated him on exactly what he had.
Congrats on the carbine they are very fun shooters. They make great personal defense weapons (which is what they were intended for).
I believe that was his point.
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