Newbie Needs Advice on M1 Carbine Rear Sight

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Now that's a helpful moderator. Oh Bill, I'm needing a springtube Rock-Ola. Just one will be OK.

Joking aside, nice going Bill.

[Bill Hollinger]

, If I had, it would be yours!

[Harlan (Deceased)]

That's a very nice gesture Bill! (Electronic attaboy dude!)
I used to have a couple of them lying around here and tried to find one yesterday but couldn't find one anywhere.

I had the opportunity to give a returning three tour Afganistan vet a needed part I just had laying around and shipped it out to his old friend yesterday so it'll get there in time - What an honor, and it really was appreciated! His old friend bought him a 1903 as a gift because the vet always wanted one and it's a surprise when he returns. How COOL is that!

There have been so MANY GREAT people who've helped me over the years it feels so nice to give back, even in a small way. Gun guys are some of the best people I know.

[Bill Hollinger]

I've done this quite a bit on this site and others. It is really not that big of a deal. I would rather see the carbine, jeep, Garand or whatever up and running than make a dime off some of the stuff I have. Most is take-offs or trading material that I have had for years. Besides, there have been a few here and other sites that have done the same for me. Returning the favor! Maybe it will come around to me again soon.

You know Harlan, kind of like that WWII helmet you gifted to one of our great members here.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Pay it Forward

[Bill Hollinger]

Exactly!

[AnnieO]

How lucky am I that I stumbled upon your website (and figured out how to post a message to the forum, even if I couldn't post my photos without Inland44's doing it for me).

You're a great bunch of knowledgeable people, and I thank you for your comments and help.

Hubby was touched, as well. He's US Army retired Master Sergeant with two tours in VietNam (First Cav and Special Forces), and he's now homebound with severe COPD.

Bill, you made a vet happy.

Jim, I shoot a Czech-made Browning Model-83, 380 (although for some odd reason it's
marked Cal. 9 mm on the barrel?) As 380's are sometimes called 9mm Shorts, I guess that's why the barrel says Cal. 9 mm. Nine mm ammo does not fit, though, it's definitely a 380. Maybe it's a translation/language problem since it was made by CZ. I really like the size and weight, and she shoots real well for me.

Thanks, y'all! I'll be back with future gun questions! Regards, Annie O

[INLAND44]

9mm 'kurz', corto' or 'short' is a european designation for the .380 ACP. Both the 9mm Luger (9x19) and the .380 ACP have 9mm diameter bullets (.355"). I can't explain why the barrel is just marked '9mm' on a .380 - that could really cause some trouble. Typically a 9mm round will get stuck in a .380 barrel if it is attempted to be loaded.

[AnnieO]

Just to let y'all know, our wonderful moderator Bill gifted my husband and I with an adjustable rear sight for our Winchester M1 carbine, c. 1943. Hubby and I tapped the rear sight into the carbine with a hammer (and folder dish towel to protect all metal parts) and I took the M1 to the range yesterday which is a monthly activity in my Jeep group.

For an almost-70-year-old gal, the M1 with new used rear sight performed wonderfully and was fun to shoot. I am not an experienced long gun shooter, and despite the fact that this was the first time I have EVER shot right-eyed (I am right-handed but left-eye dominant), plus I later realized I had the rear sight set on the wrong setting--it should have been all the way forward, but I had it all the way back (I was shooting about 20 yards from the target), I shot a great cluster just a little high and right of the bulls-eye.

So the M1 impressed me, and the rear sight helped considerably. I even figured out why I was getting hit in the cheek the first time I shot her with no rear sight: I was using my left eye to aim, but holding the carbine right-handed. You can't get your face positioned correctly trying to use your left eye while holding the carbine right-handed.

So, next time at the range, I'm expecting a bunch of bulls-eyes from her because I will be using the correct eye for aiming, and I will set the rear sight at the correct setting. I also learned I shoot better wearing my reader glasses so I can really get a good look at the sights!

So thanks to all for your help on my M1 carbine questions and issues. And special thanks to Bill for hooking us up with a rear sight. Hard to shoot her correctly with no rear sight at all, esp when you're using the wrong eye to aim! LOL!

[emmagee1917]

You should know that in rifles the bullet will be below the line of sight at the muzzle. I will rapidly climb and cross the line of sight . Most rifles , reguardless of caliber , do this around 20-30 yds out. From then on the bullet is above the line of sight and climbing until 50-75 yds out , then will slowly drop. Your sights are made to zero the rifle in this drop phase . !st is 100-150 yds , second is 200 , third is 250 and forth is 300.
If you shoot really close up , you will have to play with the elevation settings to find the right ones even if it's dead on at the longer ranges.
Of course , if it's not sighted in , anything goes.
It's great people help each other out here.
Enjoy , Chris