Putting the M1 Carbine in the Right Context

[Mizzouboy]

The Hornady rounds are good, but a little on the hot side (this is not a complaint). They seem to work fine in my carbines, but I have problems with cases sticking in my .30C Ruger Blackhawk, in spite of the nickel plating. Generally don't have that problem with other commercial ammo.

[browningautorifle]

cases sticking in my .30C Ruger Blackhawk.

I'll bet that's just a pressure thing. Those are like firing a stick of dynamite in my opinion and past experience. Kind of like a hand held anti-tank gun...with that flash.

[imarangemaster]

I had the same problem with an early Ruger 44 Mag super Blackhawk. Their chambers are slightly rough, and hot 44 mag loads stuck the cases.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

I haven't had an issue with my three screw Ruger, but my AMT automag has had some failures to extract.

[fn111557]

I hope somebody makes an interesting gun that uses .30 Carbine. Olympic made an AR chambered for it but it didn't sell - I wish I had known about that. I would make a SBR out of it.

Just a thought; Here's a pic of my Automag III in action. I carry this with me while hunting with my I.B.M. carbine. So far I have tried it out with LC, Aguila, and Hornady C.D. with no problems.

[browningautorifle]

Like I said, flash like and anti tank gun...

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Same flash with the Ruger. Fun to shoot, in the day time.