02-28-2008, 01:11 PM
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| m1 carbine mags
i just picked up a GM m1 carbine and have read a few things that say i cannot use 30 round mags in this rifle, without putting in a new magazine catch...I'm sure that i can use 30's in the gun whats the word guys...will it work...
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02-28-2008, 04:48 PM
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No. The mag catch for the 15 rounders will not support the weight of a full 30 rd mag. (or not for long anyway). You can buy an M2 mag catch for around $10-$15 & changing it out takes about 30 seconds.
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02-28-2008, 06:48 PM
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The problem with using the 30s in a carbine without the proper mag catch is that the nibs on the mag will tear off. Yes you can use them, but they won't last long. As Delta-3 said, get the m2 catch if you want to use 30s. You can still use the 15s with it, so it is fine unless you want a "correct" WWII carbine.
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03-05-2008, 10:28 AM
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ok guys thanks for the info it was a big help!
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03-05-2008, 07:08 PM
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how do you know if the mag catch has or has not been changed.have recently purchased an m1 that had scope adjustable rear .it came with 4 30 round mags.its an inland div.5 digit serial#
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03-06-2008, 08:14 PM
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The m2 catch has an arm on it that projects forward to hold the tab on the right side of the mag. The M1 catch doesn't have that arm.
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03-08-2008, 12:09 PM
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thanks it has an m2 catch . i don't no proper etiquet was i supposed to start a new thread? i am probably spelling etiquet wrong to but am to lazy to bust out the dictionary. thanks again
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03-08-2008, 03:27 PM
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So y'all are saying my Universal should have fell apart 35+ years ago. Bout all I ever used in it were 30 rounders.
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