Are M1 Carbine magazines interchangeable?

Carbines are often considered to be simply shorter versions of a rifle, but with the M1 firearms, this is not the case. One major difference is that they use different types of ammunition. Different ammunition means that their magazines are not interchangeable.

What kind of ammo does a M1 Carbine use?

7.62×33mm
30 Carbine (7.62×33mm) is a rimless carbine/rifle cartridge used in the M1 carbine introduced in the 1940s. It is a light rifle round designed to be fired from the M1 carbine’s 18-inch (458 mm) barrel.

What is the difference between an M1 Garand and an M1 carbine?

The confusion between the two weapons isn’t helped by the fact that both are designated as firing “. 30 caliber” but the distinction is that the M1 Carbine fires the . 30 carbine (7.62x33mm) whereas the M1 Garand fires the . 30-06 Springfield (7.62x63mm) round.

Which M1 carbine has the most value?

What is the most valuable M1 carbine? Original, “as built” condition Rock-Ola’s and Saginaw/Irwin Peterson tend to be the highest valued basic M1 Carbines. The much rarer UN-Quality and virtually non existent Commercial Contols M1 Carbines tend to be auction pieces where just about anything is possible. Where is the serial number on an M1 carbine?

Which M1 carbine manufacturer is the best?

The M1 Carbine as a round is ballistically effective. Remember,the M1 Carbine was designed to replace the M1911A1 in the hands of support troops,machine gunners,etc.,whoever

  • If the Carbine was so bad,why did Audie Murphy use one? American’s most-decorated soldier of World War II,Lt.
  • It was the chosen weapon of our enemy.

    • What to look for in an M1 carbine?

    Peter M. Eick Member.

  • Trebor Member. First off,stick with a USGI carbine.
  • Peter M. Eick Member.
  • davera Member. The Auto Ordnance M1 carbine is pretty nice.
  • U.S.SFC_RET Member.
  • M2 Carbine member.
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  • Peter M.
  • M2 Carbine member.
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    • Which is better M1 carbine or M16?

    The M1A1 has a higher cyclic rate than the M16,which makes it great for taking down a large group of enemies quickly. Also,the M1A1 is smaller and more compact that the M16,which makes it more maneuverable than the M16 in close quarter combat. However,when it comes to all-roundness,the M1A1 loses to the M16.