From a German soldier: in the combat field there are a lot of rifles on the ground. In the European theater one saw many M1 Garand rifles on the ground, but never an M1 carbine. They were picked up as soon as they were seen.

@scoutdogfsr

4 жыл бұрын

The German acceptance board even issued a number, repair, and ammo supply for this highly useful arm. It was perhaps the most desirable alternate arm on the western front. Look up the old Taylor T.K.O. power factor and you will see the round is placed higher on the scale than 5.56 nato. After decades of reloading and firing in the mountains of Colorado I'm convinced the stories from Korea are based on the powder sensitivity of what is now called H110. Its terrible in cold and attitude. That's why I always use alternate powders.

@WasatchGarandMan

4 жыл бұрын

@@scoutdogfsr I didn't know the Germans actually made ammo for the Carbine during the war, that would make a great ammo box for a collection!

@scoutdogfsr

4 жыл бұрын

I doubt there was ammo manufacturing, just procuring in captured dumps and the field. The Waffenampt number was 455(a) with the nomenclature of Selbstladegewhr (self loading rifle).Notice that they do not call it a Karabiner (carbine)

@samuelzuleger5134

4 жыл бұрын

@@scoutdogfsr I get it, but maybe I should clarify about Korea. Both my grandparents fought there, and both hated the gun for reasons beyond just the cold. Most of the M1 Carbines issued were of WWII vintage and saw wear and tear from THAT war, so barrels were used for about a decade for training at the range (if not combat), the mechanisms got to see Pacific Islands or New Guinea, and the powder was almost a decade old. On top of that, a lot of the terrain in Korea was cleared mountains and fields, so engagements usually started beyond 300 yards. This was especially the case after summer 1951, when the lines stabilized and the war looked more like WWI, with some shooting extending beyond 500 yards. Both my grandfathers liked the M1 Carbine in the street combat of Seoul in 1950, but beyond that they took almost anything else. That is why Korean War soldiers generally give the weapon a failing grade. It just didn't fit the war it was used in. Then again, both grandfathers were initially squad heavy weapons specialists issued Browning Automatic Rifles prior to becoming "support troops" (that were still expected to be riflemen), so the 10 pound weight of the M1 Garrand was not an issue to them.

@scoutdogfsr

4 жыл бұрын

There's an old saying in the US Army. It's a soldier's right to bitch. My men always complained. Your in a rotten mood, bad terrain and missing everything good in life except brotherhood. I can understand why my troops complained and I always apply that to the past and future. Unless you have lived it you can only attempt to understand what it's like to live or die depending on your gear, men, and officers around you. Just respect their opinions and actions. Even if you disagree. Thank you to your family for their service. That's one thing we should ALL agree on.

This is what my grandfather carried in iwo jima. He's 95 now and still doing ok.

@JohnDoe-kd5hq

4 жыл бұрын

Tell him I say thank you for his service and God Bless his soul 🙏🏻🇨🇦🇺🇸💪🏻

@vasili_zajtsev2685

4 жыл бұрын

Gawd blessing tank yuur fur yuur service

@jtfagan415

4 жыл бұрын

God bless him.

@onionhead5780

4 жыл бұрын

Tell that Devil Dog Semper Fi 🙏

@patricklondon6006

4 жыл бұрын

My father was in the Pacific during WWIl. He never talked about it. He was wounded from what my mother got out of him. I do remember him waking us up screaming in the night. My mother told us dad just had another bad dream. He thought he was still in the war. In 1971 he finally found the peace he was looking for. Rest in peace dad.

The M1 Carbine was the rifle I carried as a radio operator in Korea in 1954-55. I loved it . I would like to have one now.

@tuberaider

4 жыл бұрын

Get one. You can get an original or do as I did, and get a modern repro Rock-Ola from James River Armory (through ClassicFirearms.com)

@itsyaboimat2393

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service Gene

@009gep

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service sir.

@alanaldpal950

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I could not resist, but how did your mother get lost in Korea? Thank you to your father for his service

@gypsymanjeff2184

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for ur service ..my pops was a FFL mast.sarg..been all over n used most everything out Thier ..he ALWAYS had high praise for them as well ..he used to get so PISSED off at those saying b.s. about not penetrating..he told them was cuz they MISSED ..n end up in some good fights ..GOD I miss that MAN..

My Grandfather carried a Garand on his first tour in Korea, his second tour he carried the M1 Carbine. He always said “with my Carbine and my .45, I could take on the world”

@jesspeters1213

4 жыл бұрын

I bought a Charter Arms Carbine, added Red dot, Lazer and Light to it and 30rd Magazine. It added a lot of weight to it, but is a fun shooter. Everyone that tries it love it.

Love the M1 carbine. Carried both an M16 and M1 as a special ops pilot in Vietnam. Bought an M1 3 years ago for home protection, great weapon

@idkwhattoputhere.9891

2 жыл бұрын

Yea i love it too.

@ianquyck9834

Жыл бұрын

You guys still used the M1’s in Vietnam? Wow, that weapon had a longer time in service than I thought. I suppose it speaks to how effective it was in its role, or how slow the military is to adopt new weapons!

@baker90338

Жыл бұрын

@@ianquyck9834 the m1 legitimately had a role during that most other guns of that time couldn’t touch, other than maybe the colt car15’s, and I don’t think SOG would want to give a pilot one.

@JOSEPHMINNICK

Жыл бұрын

​@@ianquyck9834 qq

I have three USGI M1 carbines and I absolutely love them! Up to about 150 yards they don't give up anything in accuracy or effectiveness to an iron-sighted M4. You can get a folding stock and/or a scout rail for the carbine, so it's possible to mount some of the modern accessories if you so desire. For reasons of logistics the M1 carbine wouldn't be my go-to in a SHTF situation, but if that's what I had I wouldn't feel under-gunned either. Having owned one or more of them for 40+ years, I have made a few observations: Pro tip #1: As soon as you get a GI carbine, change all the springs for new ones. Reliability will go up dramatically. GI carbines are running springs that are at least 60 years old in most cases. A complete set of springs can be had from Wolff for about $20. Pro tip #2: For any serious purpose, use newly-manufactured commercial ammo. Surplus military ammo from South Korea and a few other countries can still be found and it's cheap, but it's old and some of it wasn't very good to begin with. Reliability and accuracy will suffer. Pro tip #3: Under no circumstances allow your wife, daughter, mother, girlfriend, or sister to shoot your M1 carbine because then it won't be yours anymore.

@itsapittie

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnDavis-im1oy in addition to my experience, there are a number of articles and videos putting the M1 and M4 head-to-head. I suggest you start with Paul Harrell's video. I made no claims about accessories, just about the basic rifles themselves. Please take off your fanboy hat and do some research.

@itsapittie

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnDavis-im1oy You're arguing against something I didn't say. For practical combat accuracy and effectiveness in the hands of the vast majority of shooters the M1 carbine will do the job about as well as the M4. Bullseye shooting is an entirely different matter. The military specification for an M4 carbine is 4 moa at 100 yards and the specification for the M855 ammunition is 5 moa at 100 yards. Getting 0.5 moa from your rifle when you're shooting 5.0 moa from your ammunition is meaningless. When you compare a military M4 carbine to a military M1 carbine, there's not enough difference to matter to most shooters. Optics, suppressors, etc. change the equation entirely, but when comparing apples to apples, I stand by my statement.

@itsapittie

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnDavis-im1oy It's my money. However, I didn't spend "thousands" on my M1 carbines. That amount of money is what went into My AR15 and AR10 platform rifles. In case you missed it, I didn't advocate that the military or even civilian shooters ditch their ARs for M1 carbines. I said that up to 150 yards the M1 carbine is about as effective as a similarly-equipped M4. Why is this so important to you? Use what you like, I don't care.

@itsapittie

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnDavis-im1oy that's why they have the long-range sight. I'm well aware of the behavior of men who are being shot at as well as the ones who are shooting at me. Go get a hug or some drugs or whatever you're deficient in.

@itsapittie

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnDavis-im1oy You don't have many friends, do you?

FYI: the Navy used both the Garand and the Carbine during Viet Nam. at one time or another I was issued both.....

@EastCoastMan603

4 жыл бұрын

God bless ya brother. 🇺🇸

@matthewrobinson4323

4 жыл бұрын

Da Nang 1966, NAVSUPPACT. I was issued a carbine.

@stever8776

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for your service 👍

@matthewrobinson4323

4 жыл бұрын

@@stever8776 Thank.you. I consider it a privilege.

@scoutdogfsr

4 жыл бұрын

We found many M2s in Panama during Just Cause. What a shit show to live through but we came across some crazy stuff. Full rocknroll m2 is fun as hell....

My Dad carried one through France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany during WWII.

@scottroder5516

4 жыл бұрын

Was your dad a paratrooper?

@timhallas4275

4 жыл бұрын

J Riley: 80% of the 30 carbines carried in wartime never saw action.

@trevvonhiggle1980

4 жыл бұрын

@@timhallas4275 makes sense, they were largely assigned to support troops who weren't likely to see combat.

@adayinthelifeof6197

4 жыл бұрын

As an European I will be forever grateful for what your dad and his generation did for us.

@QuantumMechanic_88

4 жыл бұрын

I sometimes carried the folding stock full auto M 2 in Laos & Cambodia 1971 - 73 . Better than an UZI or Swedish K 9mm .

This looks like a good alternative for those of us living in restricted states where we would have to own a "featureless" AR.

@markgoostree6334

4 жыл бұрын

Best to use the featureless AR. The police will just keep your very expensive M1 carbine. It will be easier to replace that AR.

@springbloom5940

4 жыл бұрын

It is not. The M1 was a stopgap with *lots* of problems. If its what you have, it'll do, but I would not look at a table of guns and pick that over any AR, to take into a fight.

@Nikolai1

4 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing...until I saw the prices M1 Carbines are going for nowadays. Just get an M1 Garand - you'll be glad you did.

@keithdavis4649

4 жыл бұрын

I have both an AR and an M1 Carbine. Love them both. I usually let the younger relatives shoot the M1 at the family picnics, and every parent breaks out the camera-phones to get pics for the albums. However, for a better alternative for a 'featureless AR', have you considered a Mini-14? Chambered in .556, about the overall size of an AR, magazine fed, and has a wood stock/forearm. Libtards and new-age commies and nazis (Democrat assholes and leftists) don't shit their diapers at the sight of them.

@Zawfee

4 жыл бұрын

I live in NY and have been contemplating a Midwest industries modded Marlin lever gun.

Halloween fun fact: "The Zombie Survival Guide" cites the M1 carbine as one of the best anti-zombie guns for it's weight, accuracy, capacity, and light ammo

@Shredder212Films

4 жыл бұрын

While it's a good choice idk if I trust that guide because of the amount info in it that is just incorrect

@ElijahDecker

4 жыл бұрын

.30 carbine ammo isn't very plentiful.

@milol9314

4 жыл бұрын

Almost as if a 5.56 AR would be a better choice but then again, we’re talking about zombies. Those don’t exist. Skeletons on the other hand...

@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz

4 жыл бұрын

Fun fact, it should've said "ammo that you can find...sometimes" :)

@regularfather4708

4 жыл бұрын

As much as I love my M1 carbine, when the zombies come I'm reaching for an AR15. Every time you shoot a zombie soldier you get more ammo!

I inherited mine from my father who bought it in a hardware store in the 1960’s for fifty bucks. It’s real strength is home protection. It is the best gun for going through the house clearing rooms. It is so light and handy, I have a surefire light under the barrel. The soft lead point cartridge is excellent and now Underwood makes a cartridge for it. The old girl is now retired from that duty since I purchased a Sig AR pistol in 5.56 with an 11 inch barrel. Great video and I do buy ammo from lucky gunner.

@Lordofthepoors

4 жыл бұрын

@Lilac Tortoise so wrong

@wungomungo6177

4 жыл бұрын

Lilac Tortoise duck and murder rape murder and rape murder rape is a gun gun rape

@leithesocialistyuricon8981

4 жыл бұрын

stephan silva I Hope you maintain it well!

M1 carbine was the first gun I ever fired my dad kneeled down behind me shouldered it and let me press the trigger I was 8

@regularfather4708

4 жыл бұрын

Same! but in my case it was a family friend and I was 14, Didn't even know what gun it was until years later when I went looking for my own M1 carbine.

@brandonhookey7654

4 жыл бұрын

Your father is a hero.

@jeramyw

4 жыл бұрын

I sh*t you not. I knelt down behind my 3 year old nephew and shouldered a pellet rifle. He pulled the trigger and hit the can. It wasn't very far, but still.

@ryanspence5831

4 жыл бұрын

i think i shot a .22 when i was 4

@pokergroupdigital5290

4 жыл бұрын

America.........

I have one that my Dad purchased through the mail in the 1960s. $60! It was the first rifle I ever shot! Made by IBM during the war.

@elijahheyokanobody3550

4 жыл бұрын

thats awesome

@mohammedcohen

4 жыл бұрын

My dad brought one of the first surplussed carbines home in the early 60s...wish I'd had a collector's eye back then...

@tenofprime

4 жыл бұрын

I have 2 from my dad, one is a standard model (non GI but it works great) and the second is the 22LR trainer type. I keep the 22 in my apartment for self defense just because it is less likely to fly through the wall and into the next appointment.

@akillerpacman1709

4 жыл бұрын

IBM? The computer company? They made guns too? That’s weird.

@matthewbeaver5026

4 жыл бұрын

@@akillerpacman1709 weird shit like that happens in times of war

I think lots of others would agree when I say that Chris (with this channel) and Ian (with Forgotten Weapons) are two of the best hosts on KZread when it comes to historical firearms information. Detailed, engaging, great presentation, and straightforward language. Thoroughly enjoy these vids.

I love my M1 carbine. Had a 75 yard shootout against my friends SKS, and we both agreed that the M1 carbine was just easier to shoot more accurately. Mainly because of the sight differences and lighter recoil.

@smokingcrab2290

2 жыл бұрын

If the sks used n-bloc clips or a detachable 15 rnd mag like the M1 carbine it would be far superior than it is now.

@jason200912

Ай бұрын

Must have some limpy shoulders to let 7.62 39 be enough recoil to ruin your groupings

My father in-law has that exact rifle, and loves it. He fires pretty tight groups on a Man Target at 100 yards with iron sights. Pretty impressive if you ask me. Sweet little rifle.

When I served in the Dutch army, from 92 until 96, I got my general training with the FAL, later replaced by the Canadian M-16, the Diemaco n7. However, my last 4 months I served as chief of a storage area and my personal weapon during this short period, no joke, was a carbine M1. And I loved it! The way it shoots is sóóó comfortable...

For close range, rapid fire, the M-1 carbine is hard to beat. It was never designed to replace the full on battle rifle but, to be an alternative to a service pistol. The M-1 carbine is one of the most handy rifles I have ever owned and I was a grunt for 7 years. Again, another excellent video from L/G. Well done.

@smithwesson7765

4 жыл бұрын

@Lilac Tortoise Save the sarcasm for someone who cares...

@wigon

4 жыл бұрын

I was in the Army and have fired all kinds of firearms and 100% agree with you. It's a superb short-range carbine that I would use over an AR-15 if I could afford to buy a M1 carbine in good condition. Instead I use an AR-15 only because it's cheaper, ammo is cheaper, and its more versatile. But it's definitely not as fun to shoot or as easy to shoot as an M1 Carbine.

@smithwesson7765

4 жыл бұрын

@@wigon I sure wish that the ammo was easier to find. I have a Smith M&P rifle as well but, the M-1 carbine gets a big smiley face :)

@wigon

4 жыл бұрын

@@8166PC1 There's plenty of logical reasons. For one, unlike the ARVN I'm not fighting a war or preparing for the Great Bugaloo. I just feel that the M1 Carbine, at least for me, is a much more comfortable and natural feeling firearm to shoot. It feels more like an extension of my body as its so perfectly balanced. Also unlike the ARVN, civilians have access to soft-point M1 Carbine rounds which offer a lot more stopping power than ball ammo. Yes, 5.56mm is more powerful. But anything that hits with the power of a 44 magnum is plenty sufficient to get the job done. Don't get me wrong, I like my AR-15, but if I could afford one, I would buy a M1 Carbine and use that as my primary home defense long gun just because I feel that it points better and that I'd likely be more accurate with it in a close range gun-fight.

@smokingcrab2290

2 жыл бұрын

@wigon, the ar15 is superior to the M1 carbine in every way and the recoil is not at all hard to manage

Only problem with the gun: everyone loves mine so much they use up all my ammo 🤣.

@SckharVawn

4 жыл бұрын

i love your profile picture xD

@alfredmorency8296

4 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem.

@harrycallahan9733

4 жыл бұрын

Actually it's the price that's the problem. These days there are $400 ARs that are reliable to shoot. I've never seen a $400 M1 Carbine (if it exist, probably will look like sh*t) :)

@regularfather4708

4 жыл бұрын

@@harrycallahan9733 I got mine for $300. no mags, no handguard, nasty aftermarket folding stock. a quicksearch over to numrich gun parts and a call to the local M1 carbine expert fixed it right up.

@thetobaccoguy1751

4 жыл бұрын

RELOAD! If I didn't, I couldn't afford to feed all my hungry "girls"

I've had mine a number of years and still love it. I initially qualified with an M1 Carbine when I entered the USAGE (many, many years ago) and was hooked ever since. I even carry it in my trunk on long trips. Never worry about it failing me. Thank you for the excellent review. Stay safe out there.

In Vietnam in 69/70, a few M1 Carbines were kept in inventory by our battalion armorer, along with a couple of M3 Grease Guns and 12 gauge pump shotguns. In the field, those wanting a change of pace would occasionally swap their M16 for one, since M1 Carbines were similarly small and lightweight. But after the novelty wore off they would switch back, since M16 ammo was more reliably included in bulk quantities than the oddball calibers were during our helicopter resupply drops. Still, it was a pleasant weapon to carry and shoot.

Jimmy Cirillo said that early on in the S.O.U. (NYPD Steak Out Unit) they switched to rifled slugs instead of buckshot for their 12 gauge Ithaca Model 37’s to minimize the possibility of collateral damage. But, if given the choice they would choose the M1 Carbine loaded with JSP ammunition over any other shoulder weapon because, as Jim said, “Any one hit by the M1 Carbine round either was neutralized on site or they had to get to a hospital ASAP.

The M1 and M2 Carbines were also the auto loading rifle of choice for many of the radical revolutionary groups of the 60’s and 70’s. Black Panthers and the Symbonise Liberation Army were probably the most famous users of the M1 carbine of these groups.

I think the M1 and M2 are superb weapons. Fired one at 17 years of age, when I joined the British Army, just for familiarisation (used by the IRA). Came across it again in Kosovo 20 years later, quite a few there, old war stores. Had a chance to shoot again. It's light, it's fast, easy to look after and pretty accurate. It's understandable why the French liked it in Indo China.

I remember that my brother in law bought an M1 Carbine and a 45 Colt back in the mid sixties for very little money. I was still a kid, but I liked both of those guns. My first rifle, at about the age of 15 was a Ruger 10/22 Carbine, which, to me, reminded me of the feel of the M1. My brother has a Ruger revolver that fires the 30 cal carbine round with a 7.5" barrel. I always felt that it was an odd caliber for a handgun, since the power out of a handgun length barrel is not very good for what was designed as a carbine cartridge and the long barrel makes the gun somewhat unwieldy to carry, though it is very accurate.

This episode rocks. I love my M1 Carbine. It's one of the best iterations of the PDW concept.

@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595

4 жыл бұрын

tuberaider Not really. It’s too long to be considered a PDW by modern standards

@WALTERBROADDUS

4 жыл бұрын

@@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 This is the gun that started the term.

@SlavicCelery

3 жыл бұрын

@@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 PDW's are not a standardized design, but a functional design. Something to replace a pistol with more effective ammo and range, while being lightweight and portable. Yeah, that's exactly what a PDW was and is.

@firebrand07

Ай бұрын

I have my Carbine for many purposes and being a handloader, never short of ammo. If needed for PDW I will have no fear in using it.

Fantastic info as always, this is the ONE rifle I want in my collection I haven’t got my hand on yet! So iconic. Thanks for sharing

I carried one in the Mekong Delta in 1968. I was a major and did not have to go on combat operations but went out with new captains on the MACV teams. The M1 carbine was made by Bendix in 1944. I was born in 1938, and thought that we were the oldest things there. It was very loose, and made a lot of noise. I put a piece of tape across the receiver, which made it silent, and I knew that the first shot would take care of that. Anyway, 1969 came and we got the M16. My wife sent me a telescopic sight from Sears Roebuck, and, being on a few rifle teams, knew how to zero it in. We were attacked by the Viet Cong but I never had to fire any weapon. The moat, around our camp. with barbed wire and hand grenades, made them never get close.

A benefit not mentioned, yet,, in this the first video is that the soldier in the field could carry twice or three times the ammo of an M-1 Garand because of the lighter weight and smaller size. I m sure it will be mentioned in follow up vids on the M-1 Carbine.

It was Audie Murphy's favorite weapon. What more do you need to know? Some Audie Murphy quotes lifted from the CMP Forum: As a result of the "Carbine vs. Garand use in WWII" thread I picked up a copy of Audie Murphy’s book To Hell and Back (Holt Paperbacks, 2002; first published 1949). While Murphy uses many small arms (BAR, BMG, Garand, Carbine, Thompson, MG42, etc.) he seems to use the M1 Carbine more than anything else. Appears to be his primary arm from Anzio through to the end of the war. Below are a few passages. "Within a moment I am involved in a duel with a German who climbs upon a cannon to get the advantage of elevation. I see him as he lowers his rifle upon me and whip up my carbine. He fires. The bullet kicks dust in my face as my carbine goes off. Frantically I try to blink the dirt from my eyes, knowing the German will not miss again. It is only a few seconds, perhaps, but it seems much longer before I can see. The kraut is sprawled in front of the gun. Later I discover that my lucky shot got him in the heart." (Chapter 15) "Grasping the carbine in my left hand and a grenade in my right, I step suddenly from behind the rock. The Germans spot me instantly. The gunner spins the tip of his weapon toward me. But the barrel catches in a limb, and the burst whizzes to my right. I lob the grenade and grab the carbine trigger with one movement. Before the grenade has time to burst, two krauts fall with carbine slugs in their bellies. I quickly lob two more grenades into the position; four of the eight Germans are killed; three are put out of action by wounds. The eighth, a squat, fat man, tries to escape.....I squeeze the trigger. The helmet jumps. The man falls as if struck in the head with a club." (Chapter 17) "Before reporting to company headquarters, I carefully clean my carbine. ‘I want to go up and try to get that sniper,’ I say....There is a rustle. My eyes snap forward. The branches of a bush move. I drop to one knee. We see each other simultaneously. His face is a black as a rotting corpse; and his cold eyes are filled with evil. As he frantically reaches for the safety of his rifle, I fire twice. He crashes backwards....At headquarters I make my report. Then I go to the room that serves as a kitchen, take my carbine apart, and start cleaning it." (Chapter 17) "Crack! It is like being struck with a ball bat. The ricocheting bullet digs a channel through my hip and knocks me flat....I raise my carbine and with my right hand fire pistol-fashion. The bullet spatters between the German’s eyes." (Chapter 18) "'Wonder if I could get a carbine. I don’t like an M-1 for this woods fighting.'" (Chapter 19) "The [German] officer hesitates. My finger begins squeezing the trigger of my carbine. I think perhaps with a quick rake I can put most of the Germans out of action, but at this moment, I would give my chances in Paradise to have a tommy gun in my hands." (Chapter 14)

My grandfather's GI issue 30 carbine was one if the first guns I learned to shoot once I was able to move up past a 10/22. This is one of my all time favorite rifles. Grandpa's gun still gets dug out of the vault and shot every once and a while.

As an Air Force Veteran (1960 to 1966) I was trained to use the M1 Carbine and loved it!

I love the M1 Carbine. My Dad bought one surplus after WWll. Shot that thing a bunch as a teen and really came to appreciate it. He sold it after I left home. Would love finding an original, but way out of my budget now. Thanks for doing this series.

We love the M1 Carbine!!! My youngest daughter, now 30 yrs. old, and I would sit and watch Band of Brothers together and she'd lovingly clutch my M1 Carbine while I held my Garand. A few years later I gave her that M1 Carbine and she absolutely LOVED shooting that thing! I eventually had to sell that M1 and I felt terrible but we gotta eat, right? So a couple years ago my friend had stumbled upon an excellent condition Postal Meter M1 Carbine that he offered to me for $100.00!!! SOLD! I gave that M1 Carbine to my daughter for Christmas. She cried. We have fond memories of ol' WWII weapons.

Got my M1 Carbine in the early 1970’s. Used it as a truck gun dealing with coyotes and other bothersome critters. Love the gun and the round. Points like a finger, light, easy to use, reliable and plenty of punch for the task. I later picked up an AMT pistol in the same caliber. That’s a pretty healthy handgun. I sure miss the cheap, plentiful ammo we had for them a decade or so ago.

My grandpa was a radio operator during WW2 and carried one of these through Italy and into Austria. He bought one after the war and it ended up with my Dad. I've always wanted my own since shooting it, but they are incredibly expensive today. Lucky for me I found a vendor at a recent gun show selling a Rock-Ola for $450 bucks. He didn't like selling "old war guns", so I took it off his hands and now we're both happy.

@bigbake132

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's a steal for that Rock-Ola. Take care of that one.

@shelbyseelbach9568

10 ай бұрын

I have a rock-ola, but it is a reproduction.

Great history lesson. As a kid watching old war movies, I was always intrigued by the design of this rifle. And always carried by the. Capt and Lt's of the platoons.

@WALTERBROADDUS

4 жыл бұрын

That is because traditionally officers were issued only a pistol.

I want this gun. My grandpa carried this as a fresh 18yr old in France and Germany.

@clamum

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Never asked my grandpa what he carried but I think my dad said he carried the Garand.

@silentbigsteve3429

4 жыл бұрын

My grandpa carried a MP40 and Kar98k also in France and Germany :)

@TheBucketSkill

3 жыл бұрын

@@silentbigsteve3429 Sounds like bullshit. Why does he have both? I thought only NCOs or whatever the german equivalent of that is had MP40's? Or did you just say it to sound cool lol.

I think one of the coolest things about this is all the companies that were making them. IBM and General Motors, I think even Rockola (the jukebox company) made them.

@bbb462cid

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely they did.

@nixter8739

4 жыл бұрын

I think mine's a saginaw, tranny manufacturer.

Great video Chris. I kinda like the less formal video format for stuff like this.

Nice to see such a well balanced series on the all time classic M1 carbine!

I like the format. Keep up the quality content.

Just found your channel and I love it. That said, I have to voice in on this one. When I was younger, I often spoke with my Grandfather, who was a member of the 1st Cavalry Division and part of the first units to arrive at Pohong in 18 July, 1950. He was a platoon-level radio operator who was responsible for coordination and artillery and air support (I think he carried an SRC-300). As such, he was issued the M-1 Carbine. He hated it, noting that he swapped it for an M-1 Garrand after one mile of marching. However, he mentioned that he understood the problems the weapon faced in Korea. As you mentioned, the weapon had issues in the cold. There is more to it, as it was only freezing in Korea half the time. Most of the M-1 Carbines were used WWII weapons, so they had seen a lot of battlefield wear and tear prior to the War, reducing overall accuracy and potency as the rounds were just as old. In addition, the geography was cleared fields and mountains, so most engagements started beyond 300 yards. As a squad to platoon-level radio operator, he was on the line and expected to be a rifleman in between calling for support, especially as US troops were almost always outnumbered. This meant that he needed something that could kill at range. Then again, prior to becoming the unit radioman, my grandfather was the unit light machine gunner and was used to carrying a Browning Automatic Rifle on marches, so the 10 pound weight of the M-1 Garrand was comparatively light to him.

That was an entertaining and informative video that did well to caveat and explain the various issues folks bang on about whenever this gun is mentioned. Thank you, Gus.

Carbine Williams was a family friend. We've got several M1 Carbines in the collection.

First gun I ever shoot was an M1 carbine when I was 7 years old. I have 3 now and still love them!

I love this series already! Great work!

I have one of the first 500k carbines ever produced, and it is in mint condition. I love everything about it. I love it's history, I love it's utility, and I do not hesitate to take white tail dear with it. Initially I carried the M14 in Vietnam, but as a LRRP leader I found it too heavy, and the new M16 too unreliable. So I carried a Winchester Model 12 as my long arm and a 1911 as my side arm. There is so much history associated with this gun. Thank you for helping to bring it out into the light.

During the mid to late 70's, I had the M1 Carbine and 870 in my Patrol car and a .357 Magnum on my hip and a .380 Walther PPK/S in my boot or in my winter coat pocket, and they all served me well...... Thanks and Blessings!

This was the first rifle I ever shot. Love it! Also appreciate the realistic approach to its capabilities (both limits and advantages.)

I served with Jimmy C. At the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. He stated many times that the officers in the S.O.U. (Stake Out Unit) Who arrived on shift typically chose the M1 Carbine first. He stated that anyone hit with the JSP .30 caliber Carbine round immediately stopped whatever they were doing that caused them to be shot. The second choice was a Model 37 Ithaca 12 ga. With a very short barrel (|~14”), but very early on the S.O.U. Switched to the 12 gauge Rifled Slug from buckshot to prevent collateral damage. Third choice was a S&W 9mm sub gun. Side note: Jimmy has a little pin on his hat that was very unique. It had a garbage can with the lid bent up with an eye peaking out with the letters S.O.U. on it. 😀

I have seen dozens of videos on the M1 carbine. This is probably the best of the bunch. Extremely well done, sir! I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed watching and listening to this video. Subbed!!!! PS: I have bought ammo from Lucky Gunner many times.

Yes! More gel tests! Hope to see some .44 Magnum testing too!

@CeltKnight

4 жыл бұрын

I'll 2nd the .44 mag tests ... especially from shorter barrels, say 4" and 3".

@joebob4609

4 жыл бұрын

3rd

@CeltKnight

4 жыл бұрын

Why not? A lot of people own and carry .44 Magnums, and many more carry-friendly models are available now, from 3" N frames to 5-shot, short barrelled L-frames. Inquiring minds wanna know.

I have two M1 carbines love them. I farm for a living, so this really is my ranch rifle. I like the PPU soft points.

@smc1942

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Haley ; Yep! Good ammo! I use it too.

@stolenhal0

3 жыл бұрын

Also have used as a ranch gun. Does extremely well for this purpose.

Thank you. Great review & perspective. Appreciate the exposure of a legend.

These little guns are great fun. My late WWII gun show buddy had no use for it because of the failure to stop that he experienced. But get rid of the FMJ and, with modern expanding bullets, it compares well with a light JHP .357 for stopping power. I loaded the cartridge in the mid 1970’s and very much enjoyed it. Other than a fun toy, think of it today as a Pistol Caliber Carbine.

I remember seeing .30 carbines for sale at Sears

@danielbush2637

4 жыл бұрын

My Dad has talked about that before. Me and him were finally able to go in together and get one a while back.

@thurin84

4 жыл бұрын

and woolworths

@player4life11111

4 жыл бұрын

If Sears still sold M1 Carbines and classic WW2, they would not be bankrupt!😬Good times....

I always used to overlook the M1 Carbine until I saw Paul's vid on it where he mentions an old, popular ballistics book mistakenly list the performance of the cartridge at around .357 Magnum levels and that many sources continue to spread these incorrect figures while it's actually a bit more powerful than that.

@LuckyGunner

4 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of factory .357 Magnum loads that well exceed the muzzle energy of M1 Carbine when fired out of a rifle-length barrel. But .357 Mag from a revolver is not even close.

@springbloom5940

4 жыл бұрын

No, a 30 carbine is roughly as powerful at the muzzle, as a 4" 357Mag. It has slightly better external ballistics, because it has a better ballistic coefficient. But energy, for the most common/popular loading, is close enough to be called equal.

@steelgila

4 жыл бұрын

@@springbloom5940 I read in an NRA publication which featured some M-1 carbine facts that M-1 projectile 100yds down range has considerably more muzzle energy than .357 at the muzzle. Handgun, though, not .357 rifle which may well exceed M-1's muzzle energy.

@springbloom5940

4 жыл бұрын

@@steelgila Just not true. You can do the math, yourself.

I did Nam for 16+ months so I have a bit of experience. NEVER go under gunned. My dad did the Pacific and was on the second wave of Tarawa and the black sands. He didn't say much about it. One night just before I left we got a bit drunk. He swore at the M-1 carbine. He spoke of watching a Jap soldier charge them and his buddy put 5 rounds dead center and the enemy still had the strength to try and throw a grenade at them. Dad said he knocked him down with one shot from his Grand.

Without a doubt, my favorite wartime gun. Great video and I'm looking forward to the series. I think of this gun when I look at my 10-22.

The M1 Carbine was Audie Murphy's weapon of choice. He liked it because of it's light weight.

@ricardorodriguez5549

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty much all I need to know. He was an amazing man.

Audie Murphy, who I would bet could have gotten his hands on any weapon he wanted, was carrying an M-1 carbine when he got hit. The German sniper had just killed Audie's best friend with a head shot, then bungled his second shot hitting Audie in the hip, putting Audie down. Then the German tangled in his own sniper veil working the bolt for a third shot, giving Audie the time he needed to get off a one-handed shot from the prone position that caught the German in the head. I have my doubts that Audie could have made that shot with the much heavier Garand.

@LuckyGunner

4 жыл бұрын

It's also worth noting that Audie Murphy was initially turned down from the Army, Navy, and Marines for being underweight. He was only 18-19 during the war and not a big guy. So the M1 Carbine makes a lot of sense.

@mnubs7975

4 жыл бұрын

Audie Murphy was also, in all accounts, a great marksman.

@GeorgiaBoy1961

4 жыл бұрын

@@LuckyGunner - Murphy, like a lot of entrants into the military around that time, was somewhat malnourished due to the severity of the Depression years. But "Little Texas" sure made those Navy and Marine Corps recruiters look foolish when he finally got his chance in the army. Sometimes, it isn't the size of the dog, it's the size of the fight in him - and Murphy had it in spades. Not only a great military man, but an underrated actor, too. Many of his western films hold up well today. We lost him too soon ....

@Oldbmwr100rs

4 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgiaBoy1961 At the beginning of the war, malnourished recruits were a big problem and all the branches had to put programs in place just to get many soldiers fed enough just to make it through basic. The depression was still very real for much of the country at the time, and men were anxious to join the military just for a chance to work and for food.

@GeorgiaBoy1961

4 жыл бұрын

@@Oldbmwr100rs -Yes, you are quite correct. A lot of guys found army food substandard, but not Audie Murphy. He was just happy to have something decent to eat, and enough of it. During the depths of the Great Depression,if he didn't bag anything hunting at daybreak, his family often didn't eat. Doesn't get any more real than that....

As a WWII history and firearms enthusiast, I am really enjoying this video. Thanks!

Excellent video. Accurate and informative. You did your homework. Thanks for making this.

The original US Army "assault rifle" was the M2 Carbine with a 30-round mag.

@Robert-qm7yi

4 жыл бұрын

swaghauler The original US "assault rifle" was the 1860 Henry, load on sunday and shoot southern rebels all week

@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz

4 жыл бұрын

1917 Burton, if we're putting "assault rifle" in quotes.

@Megames2012

4 жыл бұрын

Technically, yes, but there were so few issued, I would still say the M16 was the first.

@davidduafala3050

4 жыл бұрын

The BAR is the first US assualt rifle

@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidduafala3050 Invalid statement: caliber outside of acceptable parameters.

The Viet Cong used them in Vietnam. Gotta keep track of your guns when you are done with them.

@radamson1

3 жыл бұрын

I think you meant ARVIN's, I never saw an NVA or VC with a 30 Car. but a hell of a lot of South Vietnamese were armed with surplus WWII weapons 30 Car. BARs, 30 air-cooled, and grease guns.

This is the best M1 carbine review out they. Great job!!!

Outstanding overview! I'm looking forward to the next installment. As for effectiveness, shot placement-shot placement-shot placement! Plenty of people kept going after being hit by .30-'06 and similar rounds...

I have a M1 Carbine , its the best short range (150 yard) rifle ever made.

@bbb462cid

4 жыл бұрын

agree.

@ViktoriousDead

4 жыл бұрын

MontanaMountainMen 30-30? Mini-14? I'd argue against that

@montanamountainmen6104

4 жыл бұрын

@@ViktoriousDead No doubt the 30-30 is a great rifle I own one too. But the M1 Carbine is just flat fun , can kill deer , I've done it and are I don't know just fun to shoot, carry .

@CrossOfBayonne

4 жыл бұрын

At close quarters. 30 Carbine is similar in stopping power to magnum and hunting rounds so despite what most claim that this bullet cannot penetrate wool uniforms or most hard surfaces that's purely a myth.

@montanamountainmen6104

4 жыл бұрын

@@CrossOfBayonne True.

"The Carbine doesn't function well in cold weather!" *Laughs in Bastogne*

@9014jayvictor

4 жыл бұрын

LPS 1

@Imanalientraveler

4 жыл бұрын

Dont use oil to lube bolt or slide dry works great or use light graphite dust . ;-)

GREAT video! 👍🏻 Looking forward to the series!

Since I first saw this gun as a young teenager, the M1 Carbine has always been my favorite rifle. I have an old Nylon 66 22, and they seem to have the same shape. Thank you!

The M1 Carbine, Glock 19, and Ruger 10/22 are the top 3 guns likely to become “theirs” after letting your wife (girlfriend, teen, etc.) shoot them. Medium frame 4” .38spl with wadcutters gets honorable mention.

@SwampSquatch70

4 жыл бұрын

nailbomb3006 my wife loves her Ruger 10/22 that I bought here. She jacked my Ruger police service 6 lmao

I think I heard about someone’s grandmother going on walks at night with an M1 Carbine slung over her shoulder.

@hugebartlett1884

4 жыл бұрын

Nobody would mess with her while she was packing that artillery!

I remember my dad and I shooting the M1 carbine he picked up after the Korean War. It was a nice step up from the 22 rifle that we used to plink with. A lot of good memories shooting that rifle with my dad as a youngster. Wish I still had one. Thanks for sharing

@WALTERBROADDUS

4 жыл бұрын

That is why thousands were given to South Korea, South Vietnam, and other nations as surplus. It was a better fit for smaller troops than a heavy Garand.

Great video, As always very informative. Can't wait for the pocket pistol caliber video !

Love my winchester M1 carbine its an old fighter

@nathangilbert7774

4 жыл бұрын

Broadsidejohn my dad gave it to me. He bought it in a pawn shop in the 80s for $400

@nathangilbert7774

4 жыл бұрын

Broadsidejohn classic firearms is doing a giveaway for an unissued rockola rn

@smithn.wesson495

4 жыл бұрын

@Broadsidejohn The Winchester M1's are EXTREMELY rare. Takes a miracle from God to find one at a gun show.

@nathangilbert7774

4 жыл бұрын

Smith N. Wesson really? I knew they were some of the earlier ones but I never knew it was that hard to find.

@smithn.wesson495

4 жыл бұрын

Nathan Gilbert Yes, for at a gun show for a Winchester. You can find a few on Gun Broker, but the Winchester M1’s go as high as $2,500, maximum for a perfect one. Even GB does not have a lot of Winchesters to choose from.

The M1 Carbine is one of my FAVs...

@CrossOfBayonne

4 жыл бұрын

Same here.

The M1 carbine was the rifle I used to qualify "expert" during Air Force basic training in 1964. According to the barrel markings, it was made in 1941. Very comfortable rifle to use.

I always enjoy your videos. I wish you would put out more of them, but I understand it’s probably very difficult. nonetheless each time you drop a new video it’s definitely on my watchlist ASAP

Ok, now we need to see the "opposing viewpoint" on the M1 series from Manny Mansfield! :)

@stevejenkins9984

4 жыл бұрын

Hell ya I'm an m1 fan all day. I'd love to see how they Stack Up compared to what we have today. Personally I have an M1 that gets used. My AR-15 collects dust

I wish I could have gotten mine to cycle correctly before the unfortunate boating accident.

@xtcrider8270

4 жыл бұрын

Ok boomer

Great review of an awesome old classic! Always been a fan of the M1 Carbine. My dad carried on in Korea as well as a 1911. I’ve got a 1911 but always wanted an M1 Carbine.

Great video! Looking forward to the next installment.

What about the Ruger Blackhawk revolver chambered in .30 M1 Carbine? They were popular in the late 1960s & '70s when there was a lot of surplus ammo.

@WALTERBROADDUS

4 жыл бұрын

Still in production. There have been a few handguns in .30 Carbine. But the Blackhawk is the most notable.

@ElijahDecker

4 жыл бұрын

I had a roommate who owns one. Easily the loudest pistol I've ever fired, and the muzzle blast produces a three foot diameter fireball. .30 carbine is optimized for an 18" barrel. There's still a lot of powder burning when it exits an 8" barrel.

@33Luger

4 жыл бұрын

Most inaccurate revolver I have ever shot. Hope it was only that one.

i have always LOVED the paratrooper version!

Great video as usual!

Like your video and appreciate the information. I qualified with the M-1 Carbine in USAF basic training and I enjoyed shooting it. Your comparisons of it with the AR's or AK's are correct and I would say the M-1 Carbine's biggest attraction for me would be historical. Just something special about shooting a gun like my Dad or Uncle would have carried during WW 2.

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My father was drafted during Vietnam and talked about the M1 Carbine after his service. He relayed its quality as a rifle. That was a long long time ago. Obviously, I never forgot that. And wished to share it here.

@marcusatiusvirilis7723

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I'm guessing it was earlier in the war because later on they would've relied mostly on m16s and m60s

@johnf.kennedy7339

4 жыл бұрын

@@marcusatiusvirilis7723 For the benefit of the readers who may wish to draw some benefit from my comment, I'm not sure of the exact correlation for his admiration for that particular rifle. Just that he served in the Army for 6 long years starting in 1964. I can't ask him anymore. Say a prayer for this veteran. He may have actually owned one since he did own some rifles during the 70's. He still praised it. There is a possibility he trained with it in the service.

I watched all of your series it was very fun thx, I have a vintage Saginaw Steering Gear Div (mostly, some inland and Winchester bits) this is still a fantastic design and capable. and the most fun to take to the range.

Very informative and enjoyable to watch... thank you for making this video.

I'm still waiting on those Korean M1 Carbines.

@danielbush2637

4 жыл бұрын

Sparky Wilson Don’t hold your breath. I’m afraid it’s not going to happen at this point. However, Royal tiger imports recently got a batch in from Ethiopia. They may still have some.

@sparkywilson1405

4 жыл бұрын

@@danielbush2637 Where'd you hear that from? Thanks for pointing out the Ethiopian carbines though, you've got me drooling.

Someone: the m1 garand is a heavy gun Me: laughs in G3

Excellent presentation thank you for your time posting this information.

I bought one a few years ago for $300. came with a horrible aftermarket folding stock, no handguard, no magazine, heavy finish wear... but to me it was perfect. $50 worth of parts, and mags, and trading up the stock with a friend made my little carbine sing again. It's one of my favorite firearms to this day.

I had one as my home defense weapon. I should never have traded it.

@CrossOfBayonne

4 жыл бұрын

That rifle is probably worth a lot of cash now.

I'd be interested in seeing some 50m or 100m 5 round groups with a couple different loads. Thanks for the new topic. I kinda want an M1a1 now, since I'm a paratrooper.

Thanks for this series on the the M1 Carbine. Bought an IBM version about 25 years ago for $220.

Your video brings back memories! On our ranch in South Texas these made excellent saddle guns.