Are there any reviews on this carbine?  How reliable? Ammo feed problems? What parts plastic, metal?  I have heard that you can replace the stock with real M! carbine stocks.  Any info an feedback would be great.  Always loved the carbine

Don't do it. It's pretty much a POS.....Unless you really like important parts made of plastic.

This is MY opinion, they are crap!! Fit and feel not good, The one's I handled where all new, loose and wobbly , mags look cheap and like they will wear quick if they function properly. I would not buy one. I would buy the M! carbine stock kit for a 10/22 first. I definetly would not waste the money, since most dealers sell them for to much money, then drop the price to $249. and still can't sell them. Even the old marlin model that mimicked the 30 cal carbine was better and cheaper.

Thanks for the info!

You could always go this route if you wanted a .22 caliber with an M1 feel to it...

http://www.eabco.com/m1_carbine_ruger_1022_tribute.htm