There are two types of GI sights, a flip type and a sliding. I have no experience with the flip sight, but the sliding type on mine seems rugged enough.The more I read the more the urge wanes. Got to handle a 1944 model at a local GS yesterday and I was not impressed with the rear sight.
Seems somewhat fragile.
There are two types of GI sights, a flip type and a sliding. I have no experience with the flip sight, but the sliding type on mine seems rugged enough.
I thought I read that AO is making the IMC (Inland Machining Inc) parts. I could be wrong on that.Isn't Kahr making the receivers for Inland Mfg? Do make other parts for the Inland too?
I think the problem with the commercial M1 carbines is that they have all been made by 3rd rate manufacturers. If S&W or Ruger made an M1 it would work reliably. But the market for M1 reproductions is really small so it wouldn't be worth it for a major player. The smaller companies are more willing to sell niche items and pick up the scraps of the companies who are too busy selling millions of firearms per year.
http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/carbine_Plainfield02.htmlMy best shooting M1 is a Plainfield. No idea of mfg date but I'm guessing early 70's. Also has the Ultimak handguard and a red dot optic, plus a flashlight.
AO and Kahr are the same company. You are both rightI thought I read that AO is making the IMC (Inland Machining Inc) parts. I could be wrong on that.
James River Armory's "Rockola" M1 Carbine is supposed to be pretty close. If you can find one...and afford it.Count me in as another astonished person that with CNC a better than original M1 Carbine has yet to be produced !
Good price. Bud's wants $731 before shipping and ffl fees (and sales tax for those of us in Texas)my AO M1 Carbine that I got for $600