Something on the "wussy" M1 Carbine

Ganderite has it right, the M-1 carbine was intended for use by officers and support troops(machine gunners, mortar men and artillery etc.). The 1911 pistol was supposed to be replaced for the most part by the carbine as the carbine was much more effective at anything beyond dancing range. I think the M-1 fulfilled its role very well and is much easier to make hits with than a handgun and within its range limitations has adequate power. There was a vet who returned from WW2 to my area minus his left arm. He used an M-1 carbine for years to hunt deer with, shooting it one handed. Apparently not too many got away from him at woods ranges.
 
After the war, many USPD received surplus M1 & 2 carbine as back up artillery in their armouries before they eventually migrated to AR.
 
I have several carbines, both early commercial and original WW2 GI issue. I've used a very early commercial Universal, built with mostly GI parts, for many years as a bush gun for deer. Never gave me any issues and it's certainly accurate enough to do the job at it's intended ranges. With Winchester Super X hollow points, it takes out deers vitals very efficiently. I made a double lung shot a few years on a nice buck at 70 yards and he dropped on the spot and never got up. I wouldn't hesitate to take a proper clean vitals shot on any deer out to 100 yards with mine.
 
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I was at the range today to test a couple of Garands that I had recently built. A big hoary marmot came out and decided to sit on a log beside the 100 yd butts to take the sun. It would have been better for him if I was shooting a Carbine instead.
 
Carried a M2 in Nam and found it was more then suitable for the job. Ammo was light and one cud carry a large battle load for a long patrol with no problem. Equipped with a paratroopper stock the weapon itself was short and light. My two weapons of choice were the M2 and the Sten.
 
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