Several days ago I met my friend Bill, and one of his old National Guard buddies, at a local shooting range. The friend brought along a number of guns, one of which was this very nice M1 Carbine with a Saginaw Gear marked receiver.
I've owned a lot of guns in my time, and I've shot more than I've owned, but I have never shot an M1 Carbine. Well, after 69 years this range trip fixed that shortcoming. Bill's friend allowed me to put a magazine through the little rifle, and I was enchanted. Great handling, excellent sights, very nice trigger, and acceptably accurate (about 4 MOA as I shot it).
Sadly, given my age and stage I doubt there'll be an M1 Carbine in my collection, unless someone just gifts me one, but having shot this one I now understand why they remain incredibly popular.
Stay sharp!
