TheGunMag: "M1 Carbine the Most Versatile Rifle"

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Originally Posted by jimb16

I used to have a registered M2. It was very easy to control. I've shot many different full autos and the M2 was among the easiest to handle in full auto mode.

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Try this one, it's really easy:

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...27568c_z-1.jpg

I have and it was! The other one was a MAC in .380. It fired so fast that the mag was empty before the gun recoiled!!!!

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Originally Posted by DaveHH

Try this one, it's really easy:

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Yes, I had one. Mine was a Guide Lamp but I forget what serial number. I had ten mags and would load them and empty them in about fifteen minutes. So much fun...

If you head straight over those mountains behind me, there's the South China Sea. NVA and VC R&R up there. Cav would run a sweep up there every few months. I'm standing on Hwy 1 about 20 klicks S/O Nha Trang. Not so fun. We had the Grease Gun as a truck gun for a while. For serious business I had a full automatic H&R M14 in the cab. You guys remember the attachment points on the dash for two weapons? Kept them covered in rags at muzzle and action until needed. Lots and lots of magazines. Really glad to get out of there in spring '67.

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Originally Posted by DaveHH

Try this one, it's really easy:

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I fired the "grease gun" several times in the army.
Gotta love .45ACP.

Not as good looking as the Thompson, though.......
Our local gun club has an M3 for rental.

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Originally Posted by DaveHH

I'm standing on Hwy 1

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I remember the stories you told us, you and I were discussing it too.

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Originally Posted by JohnnyDollar

Not as good looking as the Thompson

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I agree, had an original M1 for some time and a 1928 for twenty two years. Shot it all I could...

Handled a Tommy gun, felt ill-balanced and awkward to carry. Feeling might improve with more handling but I doubt it. Uzi, FN, AR15 felt well balanced in comparison.

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Originally Posted by Daan Kemp

Uzi, FN, AR15

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Yes, used and owned them all too. Yes, a Thompson is heavy. Definitely not for everyone. Lots of today's young soldiers would faint to have to carry an FN but, you know as well as I how superb they were.

They should try toting a BAR for a while! *LOL* I would definitely NOT call that light weight!

quote=browningautorifle;507029]you know as well as I how superb they were[/quote]

FN or the MAG. Really tough, accurate, dependable, trustworthy, etc.