Chiappa 9mm M1 Carbine

[imarangemaster]

The local Big 5 has a wood stocked Chiappa 9mm M1 Carbine on sale for $619.00 Not too bad a little weapon, but it has two problems:

One is they have scope mount bases built in, on the front of the receiver, and about 3/4 of the way back. It really messes with the lines of the receiver. Other than having a red dot optic, I can see no use for a scope on a 9mm pistol carbine. The second is the slide. OMG, the right side is not bad, but it is balanced on the left side by a large block of steel, forming a "U" shape around the open top of the action. It is absolutely FUGLY!!!!!! Overall, the weapon has a similar feel to the carbine. It has an adjustable rear sight, has a bayonet lug barrel band, and the stock is a close copy. It just doesn't feel "right," though, and has a funny balance to it.

It apparently uses Beretta 92 magazines. I wish it used Glock magazines, or even S&W Model 59/5900/669/6906 etc. mags. I have tons of both types.

For $600, I could get a nice, clean used Marlin Camp 9 (nice little weapons) and use my S&W mags!

Here is a picture of the left side. Apparently, early versions did not have this monstrosity on the left side, according to early pictures I have seen.

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