This book any good?

[ABPOS]

Just curious. Looks less technical than others. Which I might be interested in. Although I need a technical one also.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Carbine-We...mm_pap_title_0

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[mar53]

I have not seen that one. By far the best book on the Carbine is Larry Ruth's "War Baby". Another excellent source of reading is the Carbine Club newsletter collection.

[Bruce McAskill]

If your just looking for information in story form then get this book but if your looking for in depth information then this book is not what your looking for.

[DaveHH]

It isn't some pamphlet, or slick overview. It gets into the meat and potatoes of how the carbine was designed, built and improved. The story itself is worth the read. This book can be grabbed over and over, opened to any page and it is an entertaining read. "War Baby Comes Home" is a nice adjunct to the big book but not necessary at all.

[ABPOS]

I like stories too. But I need some technical. You know, I don't think I can get any of you to say yeah or nay to Kuhnhausen's book. It was recommended over the the CMP forums.

http://www.guncraftbooks.com/Results.cfm?category=14

Looks like there are 3 volumes. What say you guys on that one?

[USGI]

I like Kuhnhausen's shop manual on the M1 Carbines. It's full of information on parts inspection and shows all the critical dimensions and measurements. Also very good on the critical differences between commercial carbine parts and genuine USGI. Included are pictures of various degrees of wear on critical parts such as bolts, operating slides, etc. You will find all the dimensions you have been asking about regarding the spring lengths too. I think it still sells for around $30. - Bob

[ABPOS]

I think that might be the first one I get. When I do. I'll have to give my wife and kids a list for Christmas. hehehhehehe

I did just order a book, but it's a 2nd Infantry Division book. That was my Grandpa's division. It's called, "A Soldier's Story" by Cleve Barkley. This is about the 38th I.R., MP Platoon, I think.

[stickhauler]

I'll offer my endorsement of "War Baby" & "War Baby Comes Home." Pretty complete, I'd say Bibles of the M-1 Carbine. Bruce Canfield's book also might well be worthwhile, he's pretty knowledgeable about military firearms.

[ABPOS]

I have Canfield's right now. My brother in law borrowed it to me. I need to give it back sometime though.

[lbelflowers]

I know this is very late to the party. I like War Baby and CC newsletters however,this is on Amazon.com:

War Baby! The U.S. Caliber .30 Carbine, Vol. 1: Larry L. Ruth: 9780889351172: Amazon.com: Books

Loren