A standard firearm for the US military during World War II, the M1 carbine was a lightweight, easy to use semi automatic rifle. Over 6.5 million M1 Carbines of various models were produced during World War II, by contractors as diverse as General Motors, IBM and the Underwood Typewriter Company.
This modern day reproduction by Chiappa is a fine replica chambered in 9mm Luger. It uses a simple and reliable blowback system, has a modern all-weather synthetic stock, adjustable rear sights, and uses easy-to-find Beretta 92 magazines. It will make a great plinker, small game hunter or truck gun.
Specifications and Features : 9mm Luger
Blowback operated semi automatic
18" barrel
10 rounds capacity
Accepts Beretta 92 magazines
Adjustable rear sight (removable for optics installation)
Black synthetic stock
Overall length 35"
Matte blued
Caliber Dictionary
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The 9mm Luger (9X19mm, Parabellum, P08) was developed in Germany in 1902. Widely used in both world wars, it is the most popular pistol cartridge in the world, now widely used by innumerable law enforcement agencies and militaries (including our own) in both pistols and submachineguns. The controversy over its "stopping power" will never go away, but its attribute is that it is much easier to shoot accurately than larger cartridges with greater power...but more recoil. Advancements in bullet design for law enforcement and personal defense have narrowed the gap considerably. The 9mm Luger is a world standard, chambered by virtually all makers of semiautomatic pistols, with a myriad of factory loads. The most standard is probably a 115-grain load at 1160 fps, with common bullet weights ranging from 95 to 147 grains, and +P loads at higher velocity. — Craig Boddington
