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Posted: 12/30/2017 10:57:41 PM EDT
there are no two ways about this shit, it's an absolutely kickass gun

tears the shit out of magnum caliber rated targets and weighs 5.5 fucking pounds loaded, all real ones were made during wartime to kill sonsofbitches and did

my love affair with this handy little bastard of a rifle started about a decade ago for $450 with an underwood.  i got in a bad way and sold that rifle, it was one of the dumber moves i've ever made.  while trying to get that rifle back i accumulated 8 of the 9 manufacturers (irwin petersen and commercial controls can kiss my ass, i'm po folk)

well not only did i get that exact underwood back, against all odds, i have also finally accumulated a rock-ola

i want to thank all the little people, but only because it makes me look humble

i'll get a group pic together but i don't have one right now so some vintage pics will just have to hold it's place...

garand manufacturers are a gateway drug



best example i have of their evolution

Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:06:08 PM EDT
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My dad has one that I really want.

It is one badass little rifle.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:07:19 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:08:54 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:09:01 PM EDT
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Never been able to get a full mag through the aftermarket one I got without a malfunction. Do the  old Gov. one function?
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:09:22 PM EDT
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I love the M1 carbine light, handy and respectable performance.  My SIL looks at me crazy when I call it a friendly rifle when I try to get her to shoot it.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:10:12 PM EDT
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I love mine as well .

An Inland and a Winchester . Awesome  little rifles
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:10:26 PM EDT
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Mine run like a champ and after cleaning my brothers it run all day long also.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:10:41 PM EDT
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My universal is not awesome :(

Even it shows how good the basic design is.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:11:32 PM EDT
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The original one tend to run great.  I've got one and it runs like a top.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:12:40 PM EDT
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Great gun, highly underrated
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:12:57 PM EDT
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Sorry boys, I never got the love for the .30 carbine...
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:14:08 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:14:33 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:15:04 PM EDT
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I’d cut out my left but just to have one...any takers
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:15:16 PM EDT
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Mine is less accurate than my Ruger Mini-14 and shoots a .30 caliber carbine round rather than a proper rifle round.

Do not like. Sorry.
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Have you tried to accurize it? Some good youtube videos for it.

I love M1 carbines. I only have a fake one, Universal, now.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:16:03 PM EDT
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22 Johnson Spitfire. I wish I had a barrel.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:16:41 PM EDT
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Youtube has a couple of WWII era instructional videos with a huge model. Ingenious design.

Search m1 carbine operations adco.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:19:07 PM EDT
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I have one of the second gen Universals that is absolutely awesomely reliable and accurate. I picked it up 25 years or so ago in NY and it has a cast receiver with virtually no GI parts other than the bolt. luckily, when the the gas piston mushroomed, I was able to use a GI one with no further problems. It has a marlin like microgroove barrel that easily shoots into 2-3 inches at 100 yds with irons and 1950 LC surplus ammo. A very fun carbine to shoot so I don't miss my NPM carbine I sold years ago. Maybe have over 2k rounds through it with no problems other than the mushroomed gas piston.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:21:40 PM EDT
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The rifle is a lot of fun .  But I've always considered the caliber weak .

But the rifle was not intended to be a main battle rifle and as I understand it mainly took the place of handguns .

gd .
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:26:22 PM EDT
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Weak compared to center fire rifle rounds yes. Shoot some pistol targets and it will damage them.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:28:48 PM EDT
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Weak compared to center fire rifle rounds yes. Shoot some pistol targets and it will damage them.
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The rifle is a lot of fun .  But I've always considered the caliber weak .

But the rifle was not intended to be a main battle rifle and as I understand it mainly took the place of handguns .

gd .
Weak compared to center fire rifle rounds yes. Shoot some pistol targets and it will damage them.
Did you get your berm built yet?
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:31:35 PM EDT
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No it is delayed again.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:34:08 PM EDT
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I got a nice IBM just before the CMP South Store ran out.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:34:21 PM EDT
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I got the DTs tonight...
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:35:07 PM EDT
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I can't remember if they were Korean or not but I have used aftermarket mag and they worked great.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:39:01 PM EDT
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My Inland 1945
It's a Blue Sky import I had it parkerized  and bought a new stock for it

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Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:41:30 PM EDT
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I inherited an Inland My Dad had shipped to his doorstep from Red River Arsenal.

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ETA:Still cant upload pics.

Wierd, can’t upload from my computer. Email photo to self from computer, download on phone, post to Arfcom from phone.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:41:40 PM EDT
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All I have is an IBM receiver and a stock.  I need to buy all the other bits.  Someday.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:42:35 PM EDT
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Yes
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:44:00 PM EDT
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The nicely blued ones with no markings? If so, mine are gtg.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:44:47 PM EDT
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Just bought my first one yesterday after a few years of wanting one -- post war production but it has USGI parts, so there's that.

Can't wait to shoot her!
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:45:36 PM EDT
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They are just okay. Their 30’s are trash!
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:46:35 PM EDT
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How nice of you to give that one to me for Christmas!!!
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:46:43 PM EDT
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No it is delayed again.
Bummer. Hopefully Im back employed soon and can come back over. My shoulder is almost back normal now, so I will work for another free lunch, lol.
Next time I want to try their chicken fried steak.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:47:19 PM EDT
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Can't wait to shoot her!
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Go out and enjoy it.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:47:48 PM EDT
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Bummer. Hopefully Im back employed soon and can come back over. My shoulder is almost back normal now, so I will work for another free lunch, lol.
Next time I want to try their chicken fried steak.
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It's good.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:49:54 PM EDT
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Do not like. Sorry.
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I'm sure one of us would take it off your hands for ya
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:50:05 PM EDT
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Meh, spent 100 for my Rockola,  none of my Minis was under 250.

That was back when good 5.56 NATO was expensive.  My Rockola shot better than two of my GB's at 100 yards.

I'd like the Mini more if it used STANAG mags and shot as well as that Rockola M1.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:51:03 PM EDT
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Picked up 3 Blue Sky imports about 1999. (for the children). wish I would have picked up a few more.
I had to replace springs, a op rod and a bolt out of the three.
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:51:27 PM EDT
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If it wasn't -30F out I would
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:51:54 PM EDT
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M1 Carbine was way ahead of its time,side sling mounts,drop free magazine.....vary cool and fun to shoot
Link Posted: 12/30/2017 11:54:48 PM EDT
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Is a shooter grade rifle expensive these days?
Link Posted: 12/31/2017 12:00:13 AM EDT
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M1 carbines rock.
I have 2 CMPs, Saginaw and inland
Link Posted: 12/31/2017 12:00:21 AM EDT
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My favorite shooter.
Link Posted: 12/31/2017 12:05:07 AM EDT
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I shouldn't tell a Canadian how to made a rifle work in the cold but light oil and let it rip.
Link Posted: 12/31/2017 12:12:00 AM EDT
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I like my carbine.



Link Posted: 12/31/2017 12:14:25 AM EDT
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I've got 1 of these a few weeks ago, so far I've run 50-60 rounds through it no issues

Korean Mag

My War Babies



Top is my CMP Inland with Inland barrel I've had since 2008. Bottom is a Blue Sky marked Inland with Inland barrel I bought last month as a shooter.

Love to get 1 more next year if funds allow
Link Posted: 12/31/2017 12:24:03 AM EDT
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Yes, the Blue Sky marked one I bought last month I paid more for than the CMP I bought 2008.

Most non import marked USGI ones are running $900-1200 bucks anymore. There is a demand for USGI ones and with only a few million out there (6 million made, maybe 50-60% left here in the US in decent shape) prices will only climb.

I'm wanting to buy another 2018 and might go with the Fulton Armory made ones over a USGI one since prices are almost the same now.

The Fulton Armory ones are the only ones new production that meet USGI specs.

Fulton Armory M-1 Carbine

Fulton Armory summery from M-1 Carbine site

Costs more than a high end AR but I have a safe full of those, the idea of a new GI spec M-1 Carbine sounds nice
Link Posted: 12/31/2017 12:24:49 AM EDT
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M2 mo bettah.
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