M1 Carbine: Unlocking The Legacy Of The War Baby

[Annihilator]

Good story and history of the M1 carbine, interesting information

M1 Carbine: Unlocking The Legacy Of The War Baby

A closer look at the M1 Carbine and its derivatives, some of the most iconic small arms in U.S. military history.

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[Talyn]

Came close to getting one when I visited the CMP North Store in the past but never picked one up, even though Dad & other relatives used one in WW2.

 

[Annihilator]

Came close to getting one when I visited the CMP North Store in the past but never picked one up, even though Dad & other relatives used one in WW2.

About 15 years ago my gunsmith friend had one for sale, gave me a good price, but dufus me passed…

 

[Belt Fed]

I have a Winchester M1 and passed on an M2 years ago which i fully regret.

 

[mikep]

Would love to have one but it is BANNED by name from NJ. Grrrrrrr.
I tell myself the ammo is expensive so i’m better off. Yeah, i didn’t believe me either.

 

[HayesGreener]

USAF Security Police still had M2's in the late 60's before jumping fully to the M16. I saw a lot of them in the hands of RVN and Thai police back in the 70's.

I remember LGS getting carbines in by the crate when I was in my late teens and they were cheap. Missed opportunities. Had we only known

 

[Sld1959]

My favorite military rifle of all time, bar none.

 

[ChanceMcCall]

The article failed to mention Fulton Armory which is building the most reliable M1 Carbine today.

The M1 Carbine is one of my favorite guns.

 

[Grayfox]

I love the M1 Carbine. I really think it makes a better home defense rifle than an AR.
I have two of them. One is a May 1943 Inland just like Uncle Sam issued. The other is a March 1943 Standard Products that I had to replace the barrel with a 1970s G.I. part. Since it was no longer original, I decided to bring it on into the 21st Century.

https://imgur.com/eOWxsbB