CC members called Elitists

[jmoore]

Actually, I think the Carbine Collecters club is one of the best firearms collecting clubs around. (I'm NOT a carbine collector, more of an operator.) The mass of data accumulated by their data sheets is astounding. They just take them as they are, by and large, and what is, is. (Exceptions, well... can't be helped I suppose...)

I'm all for the elite, but they are obligated, especially in a fairly open society, to be at least polite, and hopefully, helpful enough to fire the interests of new collectors.

How you tactfully deal w/ the pests and the "entitlement" mentality types can surely be difficult, though.

Hats off to your brotherhood!

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[DaveHH]

magazine "Coin Slot" for four years, I can appreciate the work and photography time involved. I was never paid a dime but did it for the pure enjoyment and experience. It was annoying when certain individuals would steal my photos, or some of the material without asking. It wasn't dollars and cents, but at least they should ask..

The Carbine Club material is probably, no, is the best research available in the world at this time. It has great value both commercially and historically. To expect someone to just hand it over because a new guy is curious, is not fair or realistic. Join the club, pay your fees and then ask.

Regarding other sources, Reisch, Harrison etc. I bought Reisch's little book, read it once and have never opened it again. It is like looking at a menu in comparison to Ruth's books. I suggest that people look on Ebay and spend the money for these two Ruth books. If you were looking for a book on how to repair your car would you use a flyer from Pep Boys or buy a genuine Brand manual? One is a token effort and the other a quality well researched manual on the whole subject. I see many people take umbrage at the opinions regarding these other books, to that I say; there's got to be a reason.

[Maniac]

Hmmm, 6 newsletters per year, chock full of updated M1 Carbine info, all for a measley $23? That's a steal! I'll be proud to be called an elitist once my own dues are processed