New M1 Carbine Walnut Stocks

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   New M1 Carbine Stocks from Dupage Trading Co. in AZ. Anyone here tried them? Were you happy with the fit and finish? Walnut, made in the USA with hand guard. No metal. Under $200 shipped. I noticed they are back in stock, so I ordered one. I have no affiliation with them, I'm looking for an alternative to old, high priced, originals. Thanks for any input or insights.

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Steve old and gray Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Feb 18 2025 Location: So Cal Status: Offline Points: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve old and gray Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New M1 Carbine Walnut Stocks Posted: Apr 27 2025 at 11:05pm
	New M1 Carbine Stocks from Dupage Trading Co. in AZ. Anyone here tried them? Were you happy with the fit and finish? Walnut, made in the USA with hand guard. No metal. Under $200 shipped. I noticed they are back in stock, so I ordered one. I have no affiliation with them, I'm looking for an alternative to old, high priced, originals. Thanks for any input or insights.
	Steve Carter

New2brass Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Dan Pinto, How Can I help Joined: Nov 29 2015 Location: CCC Status: Offline Points: 5527	Post Options Post Reply Quote New2brass Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Apr 28 2025 at 7:00am
	If my memory serves me right, the CMP had ordered some stocks which I think were made by Boyds. They had fitment issues. CMP had Dupage work the stocks for better fitment. I do not know if this is still their supplier. I picked one up from a CMP member and I am unsure who made it, but believe it was a Boyds CMP. I never checked fitment. It had fallen off the rack and cracked. I have had USGI do the same without issue, however plenty of USGI stocks out there have also cracked. Also consider the Dupage you still need to buy all the metal. IMHO you can pick up a pottbelly or sanded USGI stock out there for less.
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Marty Black Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Editor in Chief Emeritus Joined: Dec 30 2015 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Status: Offline Points: 100542	Post Options Post Reply Quote Marty Black Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Apr 28 2025 at 10:58am
	Yeah, Dan's got a good memory....CMP sold nice GI Garand stocks for a few years until they ran out. They then needed spare stocks to replace damaged stocks on Garands that they were getting from the Army. CMP contracted with Boyds for commercial stocks, but they needed "minor fitting," and CMP advertised them as such. Crazy! Why Boyds couldn't duplicate a GI stock still baffles me. Jim Yokum, a military surplus dealer in Dupage County, IL submitted a bid to Orest Michaels at CMP, to rework the Boyds stocks. Jim had since moved to AZ. He did good work and the Boyd stocks fit well. I haven't kept up with this stuff for many years now and I dunno what Dupage is up to these days. I've heard thru the grapevine that he is making good quality carbine stocks. Regardless, I'd have complete confidence in buying a Garand or Carbine stock from Dupage. Regards, mb
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jeepwm69 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List On Point Joined: Nov 08 2018 Location: Arkansas Status: Offline Points: 131	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeepwm69 Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Apr 28 2025 at 11:17am
	For $200 you could get a nice USGI stock here. https://whatacountry.com/m1-carbine-stocks-collector-service.aspx

Steve old and gray Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Feb 18 2025 Location: So Cal Status: Offline Points: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve old and gray Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Apr 28 2025 at 11:34pm
	Thank you gentlemen for your comments and thoughts. My understanding is Dupage Trading Co. did rework Boyds M1 rifle stocks closer to WWII dimensions which fit hands better. Then they made their own. The Carbine that needs a stock is a Blue Sky Underwood mish mash. Inland barrel, Inland trigger housing with mixed components, Inland recoil plate (DI). Type 3 band (MMQ). Non marked M2 potbelly that fits extra sloppy. Maybe Korean made. The correct stock on ebay is 80 years old, looks so-so, and priced $350 and up plus shipping. I have the metal I need. I'm not looking to make a "correct" carbine. Just a shooter that's "been there, done that." I've checked out Choate polymer stocks but I like wood. I placed my order Friday. It shipped today. Fingers crossed... Thanks again!
	Steve Carter

Steve old and gray Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Feb 18 2025 Location: So Cal Status: Offline Points: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve old and gray Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Apr 29 2025 at 12:01am
	I book marked "What A Country" site. I will check it often. Thank you.
	Steve Carter

jeepwm69 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List On Point Joined: Nov 08 2018 Location: Arkansas Status: Offline Points: 131	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeepwm69 Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Apr 29 2025 at 1:43pm
	If you already had the metal, and just want "nice" vs original, what you bought will likely be much better looking than an original stock. I got my Inland fully bubba'd with the front sight ears cut off, a cheap scope mounted in the rear sight dovetail, and a sporterized Fajen stock. I got an original Inland stock with a hairline crack below the slide handle from him for $59. Glued the crack and ended up with a nice looking original stock. That was before carbine prices went full on nuts, so even at Whatacountry prices are a lot higher now than they were 5-6 years ago.

Snippity4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List On Point Joined: May 20 2024 Location: MN Status: Offline Points: 178	Post Options Post Reply Quote Snippity4 Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Apr 29 2025 at 2:38pm
	I picked up a nice shooter carbine stock with all the metal, repro type2 barrel band, and hand guard last month at a gun show for $50. Look around. You don't have to pay a lot for a decent shooter stock.

Steve old and gray Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Feb 18 2025 Location: So Cal Status: Offline Points: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve old and gray Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Apr 29 2025 at 4:36pm
	Snippity4 I see you're from Minnesota! I grew up in North Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center. I moved to CA in 1974 while Reagan was Governor. Freedoms people enjoy now in many states are mightily discouraged here in San Diego. No gun shows locally any more. Yeah and prices here on TOOLS are ridiculous, sales tax and punitive 11% tax on top. I remember the days you are talking about. I'm a member of GOC, GOA, 2nd Amendment Foundation, NRA Life Member so I'm in the fight and hopeful with DJT back.
	Steve Carter

Snippity4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List On Point Joined: May 20 2024 Location: MN Status: Offline Points: 178	Post Options Post Reply Quote Snippity4 Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Apr 29 2025 at 9:31pm
	Howdy Steve. Lots of gun shows here and Wisconsin. Sometimes can go to three in a weekend as a lot of them are now open on Friday afternoons as well as the weekend. Minnesota still is pretty decent as far as firearms go. My father lives in New York and they are under the thumb of their nutty governor. Kalifornia is a tough place for 2nd amendment supporters.