TheGunMag: "M1 Carbine the Most Versatile Rifle"

[champ0608]

I've spent quite a while trying to figure out why I think the author is wrong, only to come to the conclusion that he may be correct.

I've always loved the M1 Carbine, and have had several. And while I think this article is a little too generous, the carbine is very versatile. If it were the only firearm you had, you'd be just fine. Its good for home defense, animal control, short-range medium-game hunting, beginner instruction, WWII collecting, etc, etc, etc.

If you could only own one, its a good choice. And I guess that does make it a nominee for most versatile.

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[eb in oregon]

I've spent quite a while trying to figure out why I think the author is wrong, only to come to the conclusion that he may be correct.

I've always loved the M1 Carbine, and have had several. And while I think this article is a little too generous, the carbine is very versatile. If it were the only firearm you had, you'd be just fine. Its good for home defense, animal control, short-range medium-game hunting, beginner instruction, WWII collecting, etc, etc, etc.

If you could only own one, its a good choice. And I guess that does make it a nominee for most versatile.

I've always liked the M1 30 caliber Carbine, it was the first rifle I bought after leaving active duty in 1974. A light handy carbine more easily wielded than the M16 and sufficient to do the job if well aimed. No, it's not equal to rifle cartridges, but if kept within it's parameters it is a good cartridge and the M1 Carbine is a decent enough carbine within those parameters.

[EddieM]

I've spent quite a while trying to figure out why I think the author is wrong, only to come to the conclusion that he may be correct.

I've always loved the M1 Carbine, and have had several. And while I think this article is a little too generous, the carbine is very versatile. If it were the only firearm you had, you'd be just fine. Its good for home defense, animal control, short-range medium-game hunting, beginner instruction, WWII collecting, etc, etc, etc.

If you could only own one, its a good choice. And I guess that does make it a nominee for most versatile.

I totally agree with you, in the beginning, I thought that It would be like a fan infomercial, but then when I saw the numbers I realize that I was wrong.
Thanks for your reply

---------- Post added at 08:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:25 PM ----------

If the laws here in Canada were different, I'd never have parted with mine. I've had about 25 over time and all of the prime contractors except IP. All the different features and serial numbers... I think they still work well and have potential, but the availability of parts and ammo here bring it to the shooter to cast and load his own. Parts are short here too, so if you wanted to use it for your front line carbine, you might be suffering once the parts start to wear.

Hey Jim,
Which were your favorite ones?
Regards

[browningautorifle]

Which were your favorite ones?

I liked them all.