[Prayers for Nashville!!! Explosion reported]

Just read an article that said the RV was covered in cameras, and was blasting “Downtown” by Petula Clark.

 

First line: ”when you’re alone and life is making you lonely, you can always go... downtown”

 

also brings to mind the Seinfeld episode where they’re picking the song apart for clues. 

 

Starting to feel very much like a Black Mirror episode

[Recommendations on M1 Carbine Repros]

On 10/7/2020 at 2:09 PM, Moped said:

 For the money you will spend on a Mini-14, you can go to Palmetto State Armory and buy one of their ARs, plus a bunch of mags and have a much better rifle. Or spend that money on a Ruger AR.

I've definitely heard plenty of bad reports on the Mini-14s,  though the newer ones do tend to garner more favorable reviews.  Unfortunately (this might get me kicked off the forum?!?) but I'm just not really into ARs. I know they have a ton of advantages, and can do a lot for a lot less, but I can't get stoked about 'em.  My aesthetic vs utility quirk gets in my way a lot.. same with old vehicles, old guitars...etc etc

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2 hours ago, Grayfox54 said:

From what I've seen of the prices, you can pretty much buy an original for about the same money as current copies or probably less if you're patient and shop around.  That's what I recommend. 

Agreed. I’ll stay patient and keep an eye out.

Im a big music fan, so I really want a Rock-Ola M1 Carbine.  I love the idea of a jukebox company joining the war effort.  There’s a few pop up on Gun Broker here and there, just hoping for a deal.

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2 hours ago, DaveTN said:

Just be aware that Inland manufacturing is not the same Inland (GM) that produced the original M1’s. With all this non-sense going on right now, it’s a hard time to find anything. But CMP M1’s could usually be found in the $1K range. I wouldn’t spend the money on a copy, especially if they are approaching the price of the real deal.

I sold mine in 2016 and they were pretty easy to find. I wasn’t impressed with the gun or the caliber, and didn’t want the money tied up in something I didn’t shoot.

I think a Ruger Mini14 or even an AR would make a better rifle for that application. (Compact Ranch Rifle)

Honestly, I think you helped me make up my mind on something, a Mini 14 would be a much better “knock-around” option.

I tend to be pretty cautious about purchases, but a CMP M1 Carbine would be something I’m sure i’d never regret.  Thanks for your input.

[New kid]

On 9/20/2020 at 8:08 PM, RedlegEd said:

Welcome to TGO from West Tennessee! You are a  man (I assume) after my own heart. I'm also very big on the classic single shot rifles of old...Sharps '74, 1885 Highwall, Trapdoor, Rolling Blocks, etc. My favorite cartridge is the venerable .45-70, but I have a .38-55 Hepburn on order from C. Sharps so hope to expand my horizons. Again, welcome.

Ed

Thanks a bunch!  My favorite single shot implement is a literal "Favorite" - the Stevens Favorite .22.  Every kid needs one!

[Recommendations on M1 Carbine Repros]

Hey all, new member to the forum.

I'm currently in the market for a ranch gun, and I've wanted an M1 Carbine for a long time, so maybe its time to grab one. 

 Does anyone have any experience with newer companies making them?  I hear great things about Fulton, but they're pretty expensive.  Inland's and Auto Ordnance's offerings are a bit more affordable, but I'm reading there may be some quality issues there.  I've read just about every article I can find on them, but there are a few conflicting reports.

Any advice appreciated.

BTW - If any of you have an original Rock-Ola M1 Carbine for sale....

[New kid]

Hey all, new member from Nashville. I work in the “music biz” (such as it is these days).

Primarily interested in classic firearms with historical merit.  I enjoy the bravado of single shot rifles.