Is the U.S. Carbine, Caliber .30 M1 still viable in a post-AR world?
Duel of the Carbines: M1 Carbine vs. M4 | S.W.A.T. Magazine
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Is the U.S. Carbine, Caliber .30 M1 still viable in a post-AR world?
Duel of the Carbines: M1 Carbine vs. M4 | S.W.A.T. Magazine
Welcome back Frank, long time away.
We have a member that's carried an M1 carbine for his back up go to gun for years. He's always touted it's use. I used them both but would now use an M4 type as ammo's more available. If one was out somewhere you can likely find .223/5.56 but most guys won't have .30 carbine if you need resupply...mags, spare parts too. Also I'm more confident now with an M4.
Thank You Jim
Thought to consider. The M1 has a less threatening image than the M4 'assault rifle'.
Depends on it's needed use . The .30 is light and handy but not accurate past about 200 and is kind of weak . Ars are in 5.56 and 300Blackout ( which can do anything a 30 carbine can do and more ) and my close-in favorite , .458 Socom . It can be in the 45-70 class of whoomph with 10 shots of 300 gr bullets or push a 500 grain slug at close to 1500 ( or 1000-1100 ish suppressed out of a 8 inch barrel ) . Fast twist 10.5 inch barrels are available now and fast twist 8 inchers by early next year ( stabilized for suppressor use ) .
Chris
Yes, an AR is now a multi talented platform.Quote:
Originally Posted by emmagee1917
I loved shooting my M1 Carbines there lots of fun. I've also used it several times hunting those Freaking Hogs at the Ranch. I like using Hornady CD 110 gr FTX in my Carbine and my Ruger Blackhawk Pistol. I learned years ago to Never hunt those B*st*rds again without carrying a Pistol. I use to hunt them with a 5 Roung Mag in my Carbine and one in my Shirt pocket. The last time I was out there was about 20 month's ago and nobody was going out there that I gave keys to so they could go anytime they wanted to. I went out there about a month ago and it seems they have tripled and are now everywhere. I look forward to going out there with my 5.56 Shorty and a few Magazines once I hit up the P & R Club and knock of any rust I might have. Hopefully Good Times are finally going to happen.
I'd take an M14 and a Desert Eagle in .44...for hogs. Maybe an M4 in .50 Beowulf...
I know you would Jim...You need to come down here and help me get rid of a few. I guarantee you we would have a blast. I have some (well you know) and we could get rid of quite of few.Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle
I might have to do that...Frank...