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   Never too late to start collecting M1 Carbines.  I retired from the AF June2022 and am picking up a couple of hobbies (Cowboy Action Shooting and US Military Firearms).  I got my first M1 Carbine the other day.  It is a First block of Winchester (122xxxx) that is around 75-80% complete Winchester.  I do my own reloading, so it won't be too painful $$ to shoot this weapon.  It looks right at home next to its big brother, M1 Garand. I got through the CMP.
I look forward to this site for research and chat.  

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gordy_SMSgt_ret Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Oct 20 2023 Location: San Antonio Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote gordy_SMSgt_ret Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New Member - Intro Posted: Nov 13 2023 at 3:56pm
	Never too late to start collecting M1 Carbines. I retired from the AF June2022 and am picking up a couple of hobbies (Cowboy Action Shooting and US Military Firearms). I got my first M1 Carbine the other day. It is a First block of Winchester (122xxxx) that is around 75-80% complete Winchester. I do my own reloading, so it won't be too painful $$ to shoot this weapon. It looks right at home next to its big brother, M1 Garand. I got through the CMP. I look forward to this site for research and chat.

W5USMC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: Apr 29 2017 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 3640	Post Options Post Reply Quote W5USMC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Nov 13 2023 at 8:20pm
	Welcome to the forum, looking forward to hearing more about your carbine.
	Wayne USMC Retired NRA Life Member

sling00 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Joined: Apr 21 2016 Location: Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 961	Post Options Post Reply Quote sling00 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Nov 14 2023 at 6:38am
	A friendly heads up re: carbine collecting and as others will confirm, carbinitis is very addictive. Thank you for your service and welcome to the forum.

gordy_SMSgt_ret Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Oct 20 2023 Location: San Antonio Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote gordy_SMSgt_ret Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Nov 15 2023 at 9:39am
	Yes, I understand. I would like a Rockolla because the name is cool. An Inland would be nice because they had the first contract. I see now I am infected with the itis... It is happening to me with my Garand's as well. I have a Springfield and an HRA. Now I need the Harvester, Winchester, etc..

SSGT WJ Vargas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Oct 21 2023 Location: Apple Valley CA Status: Offline Points: 21	Post Options Post Reply Quote SSGT WJ Vargas Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Nov 15 2023 at 9:50am
	Don't worry about the "itis" SMSGT, it's controllable and you'll be OK after a Bandolier or 2 out there in the field somewhere!
	Bill Vargas SSGT USMC, RET.