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Hello all, I've been lurking for quite a while, avoiding interacting because my knowledge of Milsurps is infantile. As the title says, I've always had an interest for the iconic M1 but no idea as to what is a good maker. I've looked up some things but the abundance of manufacturers is dizzying. I'm looking for an "average" I guess. Thank you in advance for your help.
There's only four prime U.S. contractors and I think three offshore...a few aftermarket types that I would avoid. If you read through the forum, write down points or manufacturers that you want to note and study up on specifics... Then you can look for one. Just get a clean shooter, forget about a "Correct" collector.
Thank you sir
Personally, I'd go for a real GI carbine. It will go up in value. Parts are readily available. All parts are interchangeable. And Its a real piece of history.
Pardon me I read the wrong thing, gave the wrong answer. There are nine prime contractors and a dozen or two aftermarket. Yes, look at the military ones here and read up. Once you have your list...you can buy informed.
Thank you all, I too am leaning towards a GI one.
im looking into the newly made inland mfg carbines they are really nice
Welcome to the Carbine forum. You can pretty much get an answer on anything carbine here. You might consider getting a book or two. There is a carbine site worth looking at. It is the online updated version of the Carbine Club.
http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/
Again, welcome.
You better reconsider that, there's a massive thread about the problems they have and lack of being sorted out. Look at another carbine.Quote:
Originally Posted by FRANKKASSEL
Wanna bet??Quote:
Originally Posted by FRANKKASSEL
Thank you, that's a great siteQuote:
Originally Posted by JimF4M1s
This! Soft bolts and cast soft receivers, etc. Also cost more than a good used USGI with its forged receiver that will still work 100 years from now!Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle
Excellent point on the price, but what's the deal with these companies using **** steel? It's a disturbing trendQuote:
Originally Posted by imarangemaster
Doesn't matter about their cost cutting procedures. Just beware...Quote:
Originally Posted by Brksanman
Please look very carefully and check out past threads on the "new" Inlands on this forum. I'd avoid them unless they get their act together and improve.
Thank you, I'm pretty much sold on the military ones. Now to figure out which one
Well, is it a shooter or what is it exactly you seek? Shooters can be had and still be a combat vet. That would be cheaper and easier.
From what I've seen online, it's my understanding that shooters are still reasonably priced so I wouldn't mind one of those. At this point, I can't see myself spending $2,000+ on a carbine, that would be strictly a collection piece.Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle
Shooters should be much cheaper, you should be able to find one with a good barrel at reasonable price...close to you. Since you want a shooter, it's easy. Just condition matters.
I like character on Milsurps...it should be fairly easy, thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle
I see a carbine in your near future...and you could always return and show us...? Love to see how this ends.