M1 carbine

[Deans]

I am new to the TGT and I have searched for this with no luck. I have a M1 carbine would like to know your thoughts for HD. As I have more trigger time with rifles/shotguns my accuracy is better than with a handgun. TIA

Deans

 

[dee]

I think it would be fine is it the paratrooper model with the folding stock?

 

[Deans]

No, just standard issue with wood stock. However, it is light weight,short and manuverable in tight places. Recoil is virtually nill. Easy for wife to use also.

Deans

 

[dee]

o yea still a fairly short overall rifle and the round is good for defence in close quarters I say go for it.

 

[Hawghauler]

30 round clips are dime a dozen and it is a potent little round in close quarters. I certainly would not want to elephant hunt with it, but for home defense I would think it a reasonable weapon. Quadruple tap for peace of mind. Like any firearm in a home be aware of over penetration and always factor who is in the other rooms. Sheetrock is a poor backstop.

 

[dee]

Over penetration would be less than with a .223 or 7.62x39 like everyone else uses.

 

[Deans]

Thanks guys. I had a gut feeling the M1 carbine would be fine for HD, just wanted to get some other opinions.

Deans

 

[usmcpmi]

There are lots of dead guys that would agree the .30 carbine round is effective! I love mine... but I still use my 1911 for home defense. Next in line is the Remington 1100 with a short barrel and 00 buck shot.... MG

 

[Texas1911]

Over penetration would be less than with a .223 or 7.62x39 like everyone else uses.

7.62x39 has more energy, and more inertia. It will penetrate far more than the .30 Carbine.

Penetration is a problem with any rifle, but the .223 has a niche since it has no inertia being so light weight. When it meets a barrier it sheds alot of it's velocity, and it's lethality.

 

[M. Sage]

I'll be the odd man out and say that the .30 carbine round is not a terrific stopper. It lacks the punch of most other rifle calibers simply because it's moving so slow (100ish grain bullet moving at 2000ish feet per second). Power-wise it's about on par with .357 magnum, IIRC.

That said, I'd grab one for home defense over a handgun for most situations. A long gun is much easier to get on target under stress.

The one caveat I'd like to add to the penetration argument is that the Carbine I have really did not like the soft point ammo I bought for it. It would only eat FMJ, and I'm not sure if you can even get a defensive grade hollowpoint anymore. If you can, it will be a pistol caliber style hollowpoint.

And make sure your mags work. Go with GI mags if you can, the aftermarket stuff can be very unreliable.

 

[Exile Machine]

I use an old CMP Inland for HD. It eats the Remington softpoints just fine.

 

[Hawghauler]

I have an arsenal refurbished Inland that is the only gun I own that all four kids put dibs on. Another thought on home defense with a carbine is, the bayonet can add a twist to its use and advantage (that police report would make the magazines for sure). Ruger makes or made a 30 carbine revolver that would be a good complement to it also. My wife wants the Taurus 410 pistol (God bless her). I'll have to fire one of those someday.

 

[M. Sage]

.410 shells in the Judge are way over-hyped (they do not even come close to performing well enough for self defense). She'd be better off using .45 Colt in it by a long way.

 

[Deans]

Guys this thread has been very helpful. Thank You

Deans

 

[holy]

I am new to the TGT and I have searched for this with no luck. I have a M1 carbine would like to know your thoughts for HD. As I have more trigger time with rifles/shotguns my accuracy is better than with a handgun. TIA

Deans

just dont use ball ammo and itll be ok
course id like to have the bayonet in case of wepaons malfunction