AJ
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Got a reference that can be quoted?
Musings on the M1 carbine
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AJ
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All magazines are considered consumable to a point. In garrision none are considered consumable. Things have to be accounted for. They made six million carbines. I wonder how many magazines were made. 18 or more million?
Glenn R. McMannly
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The system relies on a low-mass bolt and carrier and a dimensionally stunted system linearly limited by the tangential bolt thrust of the intermediate cartridge the carbine fires.
Vis a vis, it isn’t as overall reliable especially once fouled vs say, and AK that used a proper short stroke system with a much more inertially potent BC group to help feed cartridges.
When properly balanced with correct recoil spring and a thoroughly cleaned gas system, and fresh magazines, the carbine works well.
Introduce any amount of fouling or grit and it becomes an iffy proposition at best. Doesn’t help the tappet, once fouled, is tough to get apart to clean.
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AJ
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You are correct that is the way ammo and magazines came from supply. Supply Bean Counters like things nice and neat. In the field it is a whole different ball game. Nowadays it is called a "tactical reload" drop the mag, reload and keep moving or fighting. Pick them up and reuse only if you have a chance.
AJ
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Like I asked before got a written reference?
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THE PILGRIM
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My Buddy Charlie’s Dad knew Carbine Williams.
I didn’t know enough to buy a Carbine when they were more than reasonable and the ammo was damn near free!
The only 30 Carbine Gun I ever owned was a Ruger Blackhawk.
It seemed like a good idea at the time!
I didn’t know enough to buy a Carbine when they were more than reasonable and the ammo was damn near free!
The only 30 Carbine Gun I ever owned was a Ruger Blackhawk.
It seemed like a good idea at the time!
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Faulkner
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Weak source.
I have extensive experience with USGI M1 carbines both personally and professionally. Fouled pistons on a M1 carbine with specified ammo is not a issue. In fact, it was designed so the piston was close to the chamber so it would not foul.
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Wow, every 30 Cal. Carbine I owned function perfectly with GI magazines. Always throughly cleaned them after firing. Years ago when we had a MG club in N.C. guys always brought a few M-2s, a real blast to shoot. Find and buy “ War Baby” for 30 Cal. Carbine info. BTW the books cost more than I paid for my first one in 73..
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A certain members inventory includes bout 500 custom rounds loaded with Remington 115 jsp. Not as accurate as the Hdy 115 fmj, but reliable and expandable. Dated to 2009. And his carbine has the M2 mag catch.
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AJ
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Don't take that name in vain and I don't mean McCollum. I just looked through six different reference books From authors such a Larry Ruth, Bruce Canfield, Craig Riesch, J.C. Harrison. Not in one of them is a reference to McCollum. Give me the name of the specific book and page number and I will research him. The aforementioned authors are the gurus of the collectors that I have run into in my travels.
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OK. I'll bite. In what way is it weak?
Glenn R. McMannly
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Glenn R. McMannly
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The impulse it generates and the way it does so is not ideal for a service weapon.
Jeff Cooper had nothing good to say about the carbine. He had been there, done that. Have you not heard of him, either?
AJ
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I never made mention of religion, you did. Besides that is putting your author on a pretty high pedestal.
Still my question remains......what book and page?
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AJ
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Jeff Cooper did not like a lot of things. Another was the M-16 in any configuration. He preferred a .308 or larger.
I have heard of him. I went to one of the courses designed by him while on Active Duty on the Tax Payers dime.
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