New addition to the family . . .

Big Dog · 08-02-2003, 07:32 PM

Went to the gun show today, and came away with two carbines - an IMI-made .30 M1 Carbine and a Highpoint 9mm carbine. Been wanting both for some time.
Prices were high on the real GI Carbines, so I opted for the newly produced IMI model. Nice wood, and a slick action.
I bought a couple boxes of S&B ammo, and will get some UMC before taking the Carbine to the range tomorrow.
Can't wait to put her thru her paces!

I will need some 15 and 30 round mags, an oiler and a sling.
Gotta accessorize!

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-...arbineM888.jpg

Roy Collins · 08-02-2003, 09:53 PM

Well done. If you have never shot one of them before you will be pleasantly surprised. They are one the most "fun" guns to shoot. Let us know how it performs for you.

landtrain · 08-15-2003, 02:30 PM

Please let us know how you made out with the IAI Carbine. Many have passed over my bench on the way back to Texas. No front band springs. Front sights falling off with the pin and key in place. The only magazine that would work was the one it came with and it showed major work with a file. Gas piston in finger tight falling out during firing.

Please let us know how you made out.

Big Dog · 08-15-2003, 02:39 PM

So far the only problem is that the rear sight is a bit loose - it tends to wander side-to-side. The stock isn't finished as well as I like, so I've dismantled it for refinishing. I'll fix the loose sight too.
At the range, it shot well, and seemed decently reliable. I think it'll shoot okay, once I get the sight locked down.

08-02-2003, 07:32 PM	#1
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,201	New addition to the family . . . Went to the gun show today, and came away with two carbines - an IMI-made .30 M1 Carbine and a Highpoint 9mm carbine. Been wanting both for some time. Prices were high on the real GI Carbines, so I opted for the newly produced IMI model. Nice wood, and a slick action. I bought a couple boxes of S&B ammo, and will get some UMC before taking the Carbine to the range tomorrow. Can't wait to put her thru her paces! I will need some 15 and 30 round mags, an oiler and a sling. Gotta accessorize! http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-...arbineM888.jpg __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

08-15-2003, 02:39 PM	#4
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,201	So far the only problem is that the rear sight is a bit loose - it tends to wander side-to-side. The stock isn't finished as well as I like, so I've dismantled it for refinishing. I'll fix the loose sight too. At the range, it shot well, and seemed decently reliable. I think it'll shoot okay, once I get the sight locked down. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

08-02-2003, 09:53 PM	#2
Roy Collins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Louisville Kentucky. Posts: 316	Well done. If you have never shot one of them before you will be pleasantly surprised. They are one the most "fun" guns to shoot. Let us know how it performs for you.

08-15-2003, 02:30 PM	#3
landtrain Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Spotsylvania Court House, VA. Posts: 29	Please let us know how you made out with the IAI Carbine. Many have passed over my bench on the way back to Texas. No front band springs. Front sights falling off with the pin and key in place. The only magazine that would work was the one it came with and it showed major work with a file. Gas piston in finger tight falling out during firing. Please let us know how you made out.