M1 Carbine - Why the dislike? - Page 4 - The Firearms Forum

Pistolenschutze · 08-06-2006, 06:01 PM

Hmmm, one might say it is "Pi in the sky," Polish, but that would be a horrible pun.

I haven't read anything on it, but with modern powders and bullet designs, I don't see why it couldn't be done. I've always liked the little carbine as a shooter. If they can make it effective enough I could see many uses for it, or a more modern version of it, on the modern battlefield.

WhiskeyRunner · 07-02-2009, 08:47 PM

Found this forum this evening and youall sound like my kind of people. As crazy as I am and as full of it as I am.
Now for my 2 cents worth on the M1 Carbine. I just bought my first one this past Sundy at a gun show in Tyler, Tx. I have always wanted one because it reminds me of my dad who carried an M1 Carbine in WW2 and it was the first rifle my dad let me shoot when I was about 8 yrs. old. I had a few reloads left over from a Ruger Blackhawk .30 carbine I used to have. I took it out to my range Monday morning and at 50 yrds., the accuracy was plenty good enough for hog hunting.(yes, I have a range set up in my hay meadow) I'm going to work up a load using Hornady's 110gr. JSP with H110 powder. I'm sure it will shoot even better when I find the combo it likes best.
The best all around personal protection firearm is the one you shoot best and have the most confidence in. I have a Taurus PT1911 .45acp loaded with 200gr. Hornady XTP's and at 15 yrds., I don't miss a head shot in practice. Hope I can do that well in a real life situation if it ever comes to that.
Until next time, keep your powder dry and your gun loaded..

Navy CWO5 · 07-20-2009, 02:34 PM

A few months ago I puchased one of the Auto Ordnance M1 Carbines. My thoughts were that at my age (53) I can still shoot anything but in 20 or so years how much pounding from a 308 or 30-06 could I handle. I have the appropriate shotguns/pistols (45 of course) but wanted something fun now and a SHTF rifle for my later years when the "Goblins/Commies" are bolder than they are now. My M1 Carbine has been flawless. NO misfires and at 100 yards I can cover my shots with my hand. So dislike it if you will but I am a well pleased M1 Carbine owner.

Show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser.

wabryan1 · 08-19-2009, 11:35 PM

Is your question about the M1 carbine or what would be a good gun for your wife? As for the wife, I would get her a .410 pump. Even the dumbest scrote recognizes that sound. There is little recoil, it hits hard and you won't have a lot of errant weight heading down range.
The M1 carbine is just a wild guess to try to arm "rear" troops who don't shoot for a living and couldn't hit a barn w/ the 45. It wouldn't even punch through commie uniforms. That lesson was learned in the Philippines a generation before.

rundownfid · 10-10-2009, 08:10 PM

Jim Cirillo and the "Stake Out Squad" in NYC used the Carbine extensively and with great effect. Of course they used expanding ammunition, not ball ammo. and the result was one of the best man stoppers they employed, including the 12 Ga.

In GI guise with ball ammo the .30 carbine was of limited value; but as a home defense or truck gun I believe it would give very creditable service.

08-06-2006, 06:01 PM	#76
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: M1 Carbine - Why the dislike? Hmmm, one might say it is "Pi in the sky," Polish, but that would be a horrible pun. I haven't read anything on it, but with modern powders and bullet designs, I don't see why it couldn't be done. I've always liked the little carbine as a shooter. If they can make it effective enough I could see many uses for it, or a more modern version of it, on the modern battlefield. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

07-02-2009, 08:47 PM	#77
WhiskeyRunner Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mt. Enterprise, Tx. Posts: 1	Re: M1 Carbine - Why the dislike? Found this forum this evening and youall sound like my kind of people. As crazy as I am and as full of it as I am. Now for my 2 cents worth on the M1 Carbine. I just bought my first one this past Sundy at a gun show in Tyler, Tx. I have always wanted one because it reminds me of my dad who carried an M1 Carbine in WW2 and it was the first rifle my dad let me shoot when I was about 8 yrs. old. I had a few reloads left over from a Ruger Blackhawk .30 carbine I used to have. I took it out to my range Monday morning and at 50 yrds., the accuracy was plenty good enough for hog hunting.(yes, I have a range set up in my hay meadow) I'm going to work up a load using Hornady's 110gr. JSP with H110 powder. I'm sure it will shoot even better when I find the combo it likes best. The best all around personal protection firearm is the one you shoot best and have the most confidence in. I have a Taurus PT1911 .45acp loaded with 200gr. Hornady XTP's and at 15 yrds., I don't miss a head shot in practice. Hope I can do that well in a real life situation if it ever comes to that. Until next time, keep your powder dry and your gun loaded..

07-20-2009, 02:34 PM	#78
Navy CWO5 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Millington, Tn Posts: 2	Re: M1 Carbine - Why the dislike? A few months ago I puchased one of the Auto Ordnance M1 Carbines. My thoughts were that at my age (53) I can still shoot anything but in 20 or so years how much pounding from a 308 or 30-06 could I handle. I have the appropriate shotguns/pistols (45 of course) but wanted something fun now and a SHTF rifle for my later years when the "Goblins/Commies" are bolder than they are now. My M1 Carbine has been flawless. NO misfires and at 100 yards I can cover my shots with my hand. So dislike it if you will but I am a well pleased M1 Carbine owner. Show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser.

08-19-2009, 11:35 PM	#79
wabryan1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 41	Re: M1 Carbine - Why the dislike? Is your question about the M1 carbine or what would be a good gun for your wife? As for the wife, I would get her a .410 pump. Even the dumbest scrote recognizes that sound. There is little recoil, it hits hard and you won't have a lot of errant weight heading down range. The M1 carbine is just a wild guess to try to arm "rear" troops who don't shoot for a living and couldn't hit a barn w/ the 45. It wouldn't even punch through commie uniforms. That lesson was learned in the Philippines a generation before.

10-10-2009, 08:10 PM	#80
rundownfid Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5	Re: M1 Carbine - Why the dislike? Jim Cirillo and the "Stake Out Squad" in NYC used the Carbine extensively and with great effect. Of course they used expanding ammunition, not ball ammo. and the result was one of the best man stoppers they employed, including the 12 Ga. In GI guise with ball ammo the .30 carbine was of limited value; but as a home defense or truck gun I believe it would give very creditable service.