Just to brief those who don’t know a lot about it, the M1 Carbine is a gas-operated, .30-cal., semi-automatic rifle that uses a short-stroke piston system and a reciprocating operating handle.

An informative book for any M1 Carbine owner or enthusiast, the Department of the Army Technical Manual for Cal .30 Carbines M1, M1A1, M2, and M3 from 1953 prescribes the protocol for inspecting ...

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 ...

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 ...

The M1 Carbine owes its existence to the need to arm battlefield support troops with something other than a weighty M1 Garand. Thus, in 1938 Gen. Douglas MacArthur issued a directive to develop a ...

The M1 Carbine is one of the most recognizable military firearms in the world. Here's an overview of how it works, and how you can own one today.