cmp carbines

[eatdessertfirst]

All,
What is the general consensus: are cmp m1 carbines reliable?

 

[Mosinguy]

Well...yeah? They came from military storage so they should just need a good cleaning!

 

[mike8170]

They are, but CMP hasn't had any in more than a year, other than auction, and claim there will be not be anymore. Same with the 1903's and A3's.

 

[sloughfoot]

Yes.

Why is this an issue for a rifle that is not available from the CMP?

 

[MrSmitty]

Ask any WWII, or Korean vet if they are any good............

 

[eatdessertfirst]

Thanks everyone for the input.
Please ignore my ignorance relative to CMP. I know little about them but am catching up. A couple of guys have explained to me what they're all about and I'm looking at their web site. I ask the question b/c I would like a military M-! carbine as opposed to a commercially made carbine just because I want a piece of history. That said, I want to be able to shoot it and was afraid of worn parts, etc. Apparently, this shouldn't be an issue.

 

[flyinlow78]

Definitely not an issue on any of the M1 carbines I have seen. I used to make regular trips to the CMP when the selection overall was better. I had one M1 Garand with a sloppy sear and the CMP gladly exchanged parts for me. Parts are readily available and actually pretty cheap for the common parts for either a Carbine or Garand. It is not a problem at all to get springs, or even new manufacture parts if you need them. I would never touch one of the new manufacture versions. They just aren't built to the same standards as the GI editions from what I have seen. And there is something to be said for the history and patina you will find in an original. Good luck finding a nice one, they are out there! Sometimes people sell them on the CMP forums.

 

[Sgt7330]

Short answer yes, with evidence below. 1943 National Postal Meter M1 Carbine, this target was shot on the line with 8 other Sheriff Deputies qualifying with AR-15 rifles. It kept up with the black rifles and was just as reliable.