Well I just purchased a new Sub 2K at a gun show near Wichita Kansas. Wanted a 9mm but settled for a 40 S&W. Any suggestions for accessories, spare parts or a...
... Well I just purchased a new Sub 2K at a gun show near Wichita Kansas. Wanted a 9mm but settled for a 40 S&W. Any suggestions for accessories, spare parts...
I am a BATF Licensed curio & relics collector and with proper procedures i could get a genuine WW II M-1 from CMP Anniston Ga for about $625 with all it...
New (Kahr/Auto Ordnance) or USGI? Be advised that while the USGI carbines have a lot to recommend them there are very serious potential issues. Many are...
In a message dated 8/16/2008 6:52:31 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, cz52_99@... writes: I am a BATF Licensed curio & relics collector and with proper...
As a note, even CA residents can buy from the CMP.I want to get one just 'cause. ... From: <GLShooter@...> To: <Practical_Carbine@yahoogroups.com> Cc:...
Definitely agree that rifles with history can be more attractive than new production. The issue with carbines is how much history are you getting? Getting a...
Hey guys, Its a universal serial# 334*** used of course. I didnt spend too much on it. kinda bought it for my son (low recoil), Craig ... than new production....
single or double recoil springs? ... From: "craig" <asat690319@...> To: <Practical_Carbine@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 2:18 PM ...
when you undo the barrel band and pull the action assembly you'll know. Easy way to tell, is the chargind handle milled or stamped? had one, ex loved it, got...
I BOUGHT IT FOR MY SON TO SHOOT SOMETHING OTHER THAN HIS WINCHESTER 22, NOT TO COLLECT! IF I WANTED ONE TO COLLECT, I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT ONE OF THE MANY GI...
ok, bolt hold open switch or no? yeah i have a little expertise on these... ... From: "craig" <asat690319@...> To: <Practical_Carbine@yahoogroups.com> ...
A lot of folks talk bad about the Universal carbines 'having problems'. Most of the problems my Carbine had were solved when i disassembled and cleaned the...
Sorry for my rant. LOL. It has a little switch on the right side by the rear sight that is what I believe is the bolt hold open switch. the bolt looks as if it...
GI bolt disassembly tool works on universal cerbine bolts just fine. ... From: "craig" <asat690319@...> To: <Practical_Carbine@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
Howdy. the bolt hold open it right at the front of the bolt. its a little pin. when ya open the bolt, just push down on the pin, and the bolt should stay open....
not on the late model Universal carbines.... ... From: "Jim" <jimbm433@...> To: <practical_carbine@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 11:42 AM ...
the original Universals used USGI parts, and had USGI op rod/charging handles, and thus had the GI bolt hold open. the middle Universals had a stamped op rod,...
Howdy Jon. yeah id buy another one also if the op rod was in good shape. and i could maybe find a good GI bolt? i am always looking for another M1 Carbine. ...
I think a GI bolt can be dropped in, never had the opportinity to try... ... From: "Jim" <jimbm433@...> To: <practical_carbine@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
Does anyone have an information on reassembling the hammer and sear in the trigger group? It was necessary to remove the hammer and sear/sear spring to...
I've *done* it... I got a Camp 9, that a friend bought *broken* in GA. Basically, someone used one of the stronger cleaning solvents on the trigger group, and...
Hi folks, Is there a way to mount a scope or scopemount to a universal M1 carbine? Although im not that old, my eyesight isnt what it used to be! What kind of...