Newbie Needs Advice on M1 Carbine Rear Sight

[Harlan (Deceased)]

I agree with emmagee1917 too, and I was going to say I could see how trying to shoot an unfamiliar little rifle without a sight could cause someone to position their cheek in an odd position trying to get some reference to aim with. Most of here have shot these things thousands of times and wouldn't have a problem but we're already familiar.

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[AnnieO]

I'm a pistol target shooter normally, so all rifles/carbines basically are unfamiliar. Without the rear sight, I had my face way down trying to look for something to line the front sight up with. All I could find was the half-moon groove in the wooden stock. This caused me to be practically looking over the rifle butt which resulted in taking the kick in the cheek. Replacing that missing rear sight will resolve my aiming problem without a doubt. Appreciate the helpful comments as I go in search of the appropriate rear sight. Still would like to pop a leaf or flip rear sight in there as that's what Hubby says he remembers the carbine having. How do you lose the rear sight off your carbine that you never shoot?

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

I'm a pistol target shooter normally, so all rifles/carbines basically are unfamiliar.

Annie,

Going off subject a bit, but you mentioned it. What kind of pistols do you shoot? Brand, model, caliber? Just nosey.

Have fun. Jim