M1 carbine advice

[G-Mac]

Originally posted by charlie sherrill:
All you have to do is pass a NICS and join a club. Lots of them around that would qualify. Some have dues as low as $5.00. I'm sure there's one in your area. I went over there a few weeks ago and got one of the $419 Inlands. Shoots like a champ.

Charlie,

Unless something changed, don't you have to pass a military rifle shooting course also?

I joined RWVA (the Appleseed group), attended an Appleseed shoot, and got the training certificate.

FWIW...I've had LOTS of Mini-14's, all flavors....they're ALL GONE.

I've only owned one M-1 Carbine...it's still here and will NEVER leave.

 

[Ron H.]

Originally posted by G-Mac:
Unless something changed, don't you have to pass a military rifle shooting course also?

Sir, formal match participation is no longer required--hasn't been for some years. The eligibility requirements are posted here. It's surprisingly easy. While there's still a "shooting requirement," it's very broad.

Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.

Ron H.

 

[n4zov]

Well, I've owned both, and they suffer from one serious problem - neither shoots a round that is very useful! The Carbine, AR (in 5.56), and Mini 14 are good for plinking, varmints, and home defense. None is suitable for deer. However, the Mini 30 does all the others do and is adequate for short-medium range deer hunting. In addition, surplus ammo is available. The new models have greatly improved accuracy, and the gun easily mounts a scope. It is a much more versatile gun IMHO.

 

[sar4937]

Just curious why you think an AR is not a good deer rifle. I know quite a few guys that hunt with them, although you do have to place your shot. A .308 would be a better recommendation. I'm not sure I would hunt with surplus ammunition anyway.

 

[marine2541]

I've had a M1 carbine with a winchester receiver
(unfortunately sporterized stock) on consignment in a Michigan "gun store" for 4 months now. I'm only expecting $400.00 for it, but the dealer is selling it for more. Hmmmmmmmm, I wonder.

 

[GatorFarmer]

Originally posted by marine2541:
I've had a M1 carbine with a winchester receiver
(unfortunately sporterized stock) on consignment in a Michigan "gun store" for 4 months now. I'm only expecting $400.00 for it, but the dealer is selling it for more. Hmmmmmmmm, I wonder.

If it is otherwise GI, I don't see why you couldn't just replace the stock and restore it to issued condition. Original stocks still turn up, and GI type recreation stocks are also to be found.

However, a dealer would have to sell a consignment gun for more than what he's paying the owner, otherwise he wouldn't make his profit. Whatever percentage that is should have been reflected on whatever you signed when you put it on consignment.

 

[Marshall 357]

I will have to look into this futher. Thanks

 

[Marshall 357]

Hey Marine 2541 Maybe we could work something out?