As pictured, the M1 Carbine has a 30-round magazine, as well as two pockets in the bandolier, each with a 15-round magazine. That's 60 total rounds. Not a lot, but another bag with magazines could be added with minimal weight.
The ideal Minuteman Rifle (MR) is an AR15. A distant, but distinct second, is the AK47.
Here's how the M1 Carbine stacks up to those rifles:
Capacity:
Good. 30-round mags are available. 15-rounders are more reliable. Both are fairly inexpensive, if somewhat difficult to find.
Reloading:
Good. Second only to the AR15.
Accuracy:
Fair. These are often capable of 2-3 MOA.
Weight:
At just over 5 pounds, weight for the M1 Carbine is best of the entire group.
Cost:
At $500+, this is one is so-so. Not bad, but not outstanding, either. Decent.
Reliability:
Very good.
Range:
The .30-caliber carbine round is the weakest of the bunch. Keep it under 200 yards.
Magazines / clips:
Fairly inexpensive. 30-round and 15-round versions are available. Not as universally found as an AR mag, but are easier to find than an AR mag.
Upgrades:
DON'T!
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ReplyDeleteGood review. Of course, scavenging ammo for the M1Carbine would simply never work.
ReplyDeleteA million dead Germans and Japs would be a testament to the effectiveness.
ReplyDeleteI’m trying to find one of these to buy, but having difficulty. Can you point me in the righ5 direction?
ReplyDeleteTough question. They aren't commonly found. Gun stores usually don't have them. Gun shows occasionally do.
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