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    Ejection pattern of the M1A1?

    I'm a lefty and have fired guns that eject more back than sideways. Not uncommon for us lefties to get hit in the head or safety glasses.

    How is the M1A1icon ejection pattern? Throws it wide I hope.
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    why would a carbine ejection pattern be different in a M1A1icon stock vs. a regular stock?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cali201 View Post
    why would a carbine ejection pattern be different in a M1A1icon stock vs. a regular stock?
    I have no idea since I have never fired an M1A1 before. That is why I asked the question. To see if they are prone to throwing brass back at the operator should he be a lefty. <0

    Edit: after watching your excellent historical video I can see that they eject almost laterally and out a foot or two. No worries.
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    I have 11 carbines (#12 is on the way, this is a sick hobby lol), one in an M1A1icon stock and never gave it any thought, I cannot imagine there would be any difference if the same action was in either stock. Think the mechanics of the action dictate where the brass goes and the stock would only come into play if it interfered with that process which I cannot see it happening with an M1A1 stock vs a regular stock IMO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cali201 View Post
    I have 11 carbines (#12 is on the way, this is a sick hobby lol), one in an M1A1icon stock and never gave it any thought, I cannot imagine there would be any difference if the same action was in either stock. Think the mechanics of the action dictate where the brass goes and the stock would only come into play if it interfered with that process which I cannot see it happening with an M1A1 stock vs a regular stock IMO.
    I think I phrased my question wrong. I was curious about the eject direction but I never assumed the stock would make a difference. My question should have been: What is the ejection pattern of the M1 Carbine? My brain is stuck on M1A1.

    12? Sounds like you have quite a collection. I am hopeful I won't be as badly infected as you are since I don't have room for the gear I already own. At least that is what my wife says. I still have room to stand up a few cases in the corners though.

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    Only 11?? Some of us can't remember back that far.

    As far as the action throwing the cases, should be the same. Though being as the M1A1icon can be held in different manners, a person could have his face in a different firing position then with a full wood stock. I'm sure once struck, that would be adjusted.
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    The three different shaped ejectors supposedly send the cases in different directions. I think that a more common approach would be that the carbine ejects as it is lubricated, just like the Garandicon. It is directly related to how well the weapon is lubed and somewhat by the ejector type. I use grease on mine, a lot of grease and it ejects at 4clock to 5: oclock about 6 feet away. Dry or poorly lubed they can come back straight into your forehead.

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    The angled arm of the later type L series slides were supposed to also help with ejection too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DaveHH View Post
    The three different shaped ejectors supposedly send the cases in different directions. I think that a more common approach would be that the carbine ejects as it is lubricated, just like the Garandicon. It is directly related to how well the weapon is lubed and somewhat by the ejector type. I use grease on mine, a lot of grease and it ejects at 4clock to 5: oclock about 6 feet away. Dry or poorly lubed they can come back straight into your forehead.
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    The angled arm of the later type L series slides were supposed to also help with ejection too.
    Perfect, that is what I was looking for. Angle and distance. What kind of grease do you use Dave? All I have is the old lubriplate.

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    My Inland with round bolt throws them over my head and behind me. My friends Underwood also a round bolt, tossed them to about 2:30 3:00. My daughter likes the M1icon Carbine but she does get a case on her head every 20 shots or so shooting right handed.

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