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The trigger pull weight averaged 7 pounds but I still was able to shoot some decent groups.ДЄs a home defense weapon or truck rifle, the new breed on M1 Carbines from A-O and Inland Mfg. On averaged I achieved 2.3 to 2.8 inch groups at 100 yards with three shots. I was able to shoot a 2.0-inch 3-shot group at 100 yards with inexpensive TulAmmo 2.1-inch best groups were obtained with Aguila and IWI. Recoil was more noticeable with the A-O since the cheek against the wire stock was not as comfortable. These matches are fired at 100 yards in 4 stages with slow and rapid fire and from prone, standing, sitting or kneeling.ДЄt 25 yards I shot a near perfect, 3-shot clover leaf with A-O using the inexpensive TulAmmo. In my opinion, the Inland is well suited for Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) M1 Carbine Matches.

Since the rifle is only 36 inches long it is easy to maneuver. At 25 yards fast follow up shots were quick. Recoil is mild with not a lot of muzzle blast. This 3-shot group was fired with the A-O at 25 yards with inexpensive TulAmmo. The trigger is a single stage with some creep that broke at 6.1 pounds. In fact I was quite pleased with the results since I were using iron sights and a mil-spec style trigger. The TulAmmo ammo and Hornady Critical Defense also gave good accuracy averaging close to 2.75 inches on average. M1 1945 Carbine at 100 yards the Aguila ammo performed well and I fired my tightest 3-shot group which measured 2.05 inches. These modern reproductions are lithe and fast handling. This was a typical group with both Carbines at close range at 100 yards the groups naturally increased. 30 CarbineвЂ™s sweet spot is the 110-grain bullet.

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I had on hand quite an assortment: Hornady Critical Defense with 110-grain FTX bullets ($33/20-rnds), Hornady 30 Carbine with 110-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) bullets ($39/50-rnds), Aguila 110-grain FMJs ($24/50-rnds), and steel-case TulAmmo also with 110-grain FMJs ($15/50-rnds). Carbines were originally issued with a 15-round magazine, and 10-, 15- and 30-round magazines are the most commonly available. Magazines are easy to find and inexpensive from $8 to $35 depending on manufacturer and capacity. The rest of the stock was plain walnut, and pistol grip is thick and filled my hand. A detent keeps the stock in position and when I fired using the stock I could easily knock it out of the open position. The stock does not lock in an open or closed position. Sights were per the original a simple flip up aperture with a two settings one for 150 yard and the second for 300 yards. Like early original M1A1s the A-O had no bayonet lug and the stock was close to originals even down to the brass rivets that attached the leather cheek rest to the wire stock. The A-O is a reproduction of the Model M1A1, which was a model variant specifically designed for paratroopers who required a shorter weapon. From a historical perspective, the Inland was a good copy of the original carbine. Early M1s had wood nearly covering the slide and the wood was prone to splitting in this area. The walnut stock is also referred to as a вЂњlow woodвЂќ stock which means it is relieved next to the operating slide. These features are also incorporated into the Inland carbine. Late models used a round bolt to reduce manufacturing time. Original M1s had a flat bolt, basically the top of the bolt was milled flat. Features that make the Inland historically accurate are numerous and include the type 3 bayonet lug and barrel band, a rear sight with a siding ramp, and a push button safety. M1 1945 Carbine is made with an investment cast receiver mated to an 18-inch barrel with 4 grooves and a 1:20 inch twist rate. These reborn Carbines offer a lot for collectors, competitive shooters, and home defenders. The Auto-Ordnance (A-O) is a copy of the Model M1A1 designed for Paratroopers with a folding wire stock. The Inland is a copy of the last style of Carbine built for the Military.

M1 1945 Carbine ($1062) and Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbine Paratrooper ($805) are reproductions of carbines built in the mid 1940s. and Auto-Ordnance are important to me and other shooters who favor the M1 Carbine.

I collect, but I shoot what I collect and thatвЂ™s why the M1 Carbines from Inland Mfg. A well-used, vintage M1 Carbine is expensive and the cost will vary dramatically depending on which manufacturer produced the M1 Carbine and the model. This firearm served during World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam War, and at one time surplus models were commonly found and inexpensive.

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