M1 carbine question

[bobcat93]

just curious how new production M1carbines, compare to original production.
Are the new ones better? About the same, junk dont buy it.
Im thinking shooting grade, thumping critters in the woods, small, light, powerfull for size and intended purpose. Close range critter getter.
Pick up an old one or a new production.
The less expensive the better..i dont need one some one important carried into battle

 

[GotRDid]

Inland was making them again a while back. Saw and handled them at their booth at NRA Exhibits. Very well made, and fit/finish was better than most Service Grade CMP guns.
An older review:

Firing Review — The new Inland .30 M1 Carbine

About a month ago I gave you a first look at the new .30-caliber M1 Carbine, 1945 version. You can read that first look review here: Firearms Review — First Look at the new Inland M1 Carbine Seldo…

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Auto Ordnance M1 Carbine - Auto-Ordnance | Original manufacturer of the world famous "Tommy Gun"

OVERVIEW: AUTO-ORDNANCE M1 CARBINE OVERVIEW: AUTO-ORDNANCE M1 CARBINE The Auto-Ordnance M1 .30 Caliber carbine is produced in Kahr’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Greeley, PA. All Auto-Ordnance carbines are produced using newly manufactured parts on high precision computerized...

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Inland Manufacturing M1 1945 Carbine

Inland Manufacturing M1 1945 Carbine

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[450BM]

I can’t answer your question of new vs old. My son has an old M1 Carbine that is lots of fun to shoot And very reliable. Ammo though isn’t easy to come by and even brass is hard to find. I reload for it with my own cast bullets and IMR 4227. I have probably about 300 rounds which isn’t much for an auto and even less when we have to make sure to find every piece of brass.

So with that said, for your intended purposes, I would consider a 300BO. In my mind it is a 30 carbine magnum. Free brass is laying on the ground at most ranges (223 or 5.56). Many more bullet options, many many more! I shoot 100gr round nose up to 225gr cast in mine. 30 Carbine I have a few 100 and 110gr round nose but shoot mostly my own cast 130gr.

AR uppers are available from just about everyone (Black Friday they can be pretty cheap from PSA) or good bolt guns are available too. I bought an AR first and then bought a CVA Cascade which I shot today. I love this cartridge in both platforms but especially in my Cascade. I might take it out deer hunting one of these years just because…

I make my own brass from 223 or 5.56. Not easy or hard, just a process for saving some money by making a product I need from something I have. The brass was free and I make the first cut on my table saw with a diamond blade and a jig that holds 18 pieces. Then size, trim, and size again for good measure.

Sorry for rattling on. My son got his 30 carbine from my wife’s uncle who willed it to him. It has sentimental value. I’d never buy one though because of the limitations I listed above.

 

[Herzo]

I'm not certain how the new Inland Manufacturing acquired the name in that Inland was initially a division of General Motors and the original M1 carbine was developed at their plant in Dayton, Ohio. (As an aside, I was fortunate to see and handle one of the prototypes- S/N X002). This new company is manufacturing a faithful reproduction of the final iteration of the weapon (along with a well made 1911). The specimens I have seen (but not shot) seem very well made and finished. They seem to take pride in their work. As to the choice between one of their carbines and an original I would say that I would have no concern with the new Inland or a good original depending on what your intent was. Shooter/collector.

 

[Downhill]

Got to fire one of the new ones. Action seemed a little gritty however I am sure it smoothed out once broken in. Accuracy was on par with my Saginaw, not a rifle problem but just common for 30 carbine ammo. If offered a newer one I would buy it. Fun little rifles.

 

[p-man]

I was a helicopter pilot in VN and carried and M2 with a folding stock because of the cockpit constraints. The unit issued either a S&W Model 10 38sp or an M-16 - nothing (official) in between. I had an unlimited source of ammo and shot the hell out of it. Years later, I waited too late to buy an original issue and chose the Auto Ordnance M-1; while I don't have an unlimited source of ammo, I've still put it through its paces and it's just as reliable as the previous 53-years ago. Built a composite stock for it and topped it with a red-dot - my home defense gun.

 

[snert]

I have an older clone (1970's and I can't even recall who made it) and am running 1943 LC thru it. They run like prunes thru a toddler. It's minute of pie plate to 100 yards. I put a barrel clamped picatinny on top and a red dot. It's a hoot.

Running reloaded HP in it and it would dump a coyote or deer, I am certain.

 

[ebb]

I have looked for the last few years for a GI M1 carbine and have not seen one for less than $1400. My wife found her fathers and brought it home, I was told as she entered the house that it was hers and to keep it out of my safe. She has not complained about me loading for it. If I own ever own one someone will have to be selling it cheap or it will be a new Inland or Auto Ordnance.