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M1 carbine

M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine was designed and deployed during World War 2. Believe it or not, there are more M1 Carbines out there than the notorious M1 Garand (6.1 million vs. 5.4 million). But what made this popular firearm so compelling?  The U.S. Military built the M1 Carbine because they wanted a light, portable, and reliable […]

M1 Carbine VS M1 Garand

M1 Carbine VS M1 Garand

The M1 Carbine VS M1 Garand: the Batman and Robin of World War Two. Both iconic firearms were manufactured in the millions and served the United States with honor, grit, and reliability. In this guide, we’ll compare the Garand and Carbine in detail. We’ll look at where they came from, how they were used in […]