M1 carbine barrel length

[hootski]

Hi guys. What is the difference in barrel length between a non-restricted M1 carbine and a restricted M1 carbine? Are aftermarket non-restricted barrels readily available? Just wondering what the difference in barrel length is and if it's a big deal to convert a restricted M1 to non-restricted.

Jon

 

[Ar180shooter]

1. The standard barrel length on an M1 carbine is 18" (Wikipedia or Google)
2. 1/2" difference between R and NR.
3. Lots of people have done this before, so yes, it is relatively easy to have done.
4. The M1 carbine is not a Main Battle Rifle (the Milsurp forum is the proper place to post questions about them)

 

[tiriaq]

The biggest deal is finding a non-restricted length barrel.

 

[Ar180shooter]

Also, if your Carbine is a nice war time example, it might be best/easiest to sell it or trade it for one that has already been converted.

 

[tiriaq]

Or get a Plainfield, or Iver Johnson commercial.

 

[hootski]

M1 carbine

Thanks guys for the info. I didn't realize it was only a 1/2" of difference....
Sorry that I posted this on the wrong forum...
I appreciate your feedback.

Jon

 

[t-star]

a lot of people tried to "legitimize" their carbines way back when by simply adding a flashider- esp those clamp on things- that's WHY the wording was changed so it has to be 'one CONTINOUS barrel"of over 18.5 inches

 

[Smitsauce]

At some point this summer New Non-Restricted Auto Ordinance .30 Cal M1 Carbines are going to be available as well as Non-Restricted .22lr copies by GSG!!!! Get one of each of those and you are good to go!

Ian

 

[hootski]

new non-restricted M1 carbines!

Really? That would be awesome, Ian. Any idea on what the Auto-Ordinance carbine would sell for and who would be selling them here in Canada?

 

[Pocketfisherman]

Vulcan Gun Refinishing has a shipment of non restricted length carbine barrels arriving in a few weeks.

 

[hootski]

non-restricted barrels

Vulcan Gun Refinishing has a shipment of non restricted length carbine barrels arriving in a few weeks.

Hey thank you!

Jon

 

[Smitsauce]

I can't find the thread that these were mentioned in, but I know that Ryan from SFRC (sponsor at the top of the page) said that they were going to be getting both in when they were available. I will try to find that thread again. I think they were talking in the $600-800 range. Here is the one about the .22

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=704831


Ian

 

[AdVanL]

At some point this summer New Non-Restricted Auto Ordinance .30 Cal M1 Carbines are going to be available as well as Non-Restricted .22lr copies by GSG!!!! Get one of each of those and you are good to go!

Ian

Thats great! so does that mean they're going to produce lots of cheap ammo aswell??

 

[Smitsauce]

Can Ammo a site sponsor up top has .30 carbine FMJ's for $13.99/box of 50!!! Get it while you still can!!!

Ian

 

[popcan]

Can Ammo a site sponsor up top has .30 carbine FMJ's for $13.99/box of 50!!! Get it while you still can!!!

Ian

Wow, that is cheap!
What's the skinny on "polymer steel" cases?

 

[Smitsauce]

Not sure what the "polymer Steel" cases are like, but I am going to find out! Just ordered 1000 rounds and I will post feedback when I can. At that price, it is getting into 9mm cost territory!! I do know that it will not be reloadable though. At that price, I don't care.

Ian