![]() ![]() The quality is such that I would be disinclined to "beat the brush" with it, but cherish it with just range-shooting. But they're very proud of their products! The stock is walnut, and there are a few variations. They'll make a like-new M1 Carbine with a beautiful stock and 100% compatible USGI hardware to order. I've become intrigued with Fulton Armory. But they're not Ruger or S&W, so it is questionable whether they'll still be around ten years hence if you need a replacement part for your gunsmith to install. As long as they're still in business, that isn't much of a problem. ![]() The new Kahr/AO, as I understand things, isn't necessarily compatible with USGI parts, so you need to go with them for replacement parts. My hesitation there is that USGI parts (and their counterfeits) are readily available and reasonable in price - all things considered. The new Kahr/Auto-Ordnance ones are reportedly good, but don't necessarily use USGI parts and I frankly prefer the USGI rear sight to the flip-up rear sight offered for the Kahr/AO. ![]() I love the form and am interested in finding a more recent model (not a War Baby) in order to preserve this fine Carbine for my Nephew and his son (who will inherit it along with the family history). Next to my 181GB Mini-14 (my first firearm), it is my favorite. Next time, it was 100% with PMC (brass) ammo and ran like a Timex. Afterward, I did a thorough cleaning (there was a LOT of gunk in it and it took several hours to really get things de-gunked and down to bare metal). Really not that bad considering a 70+ year old carbine that hadn't been shot, cleaned, or maintained for 20 years (minimum), with some cosmoline still around, firing crappy ComBloc steel ammo. There were cycling issues galore, but eventually every round fired. I fired crappy Wolf steel-cased ammo because that was all I had - bought at a gun show. Other than checking the bore for obstruction, and hand-cycling it a few times, there was no other prep. I got it, and it sat for another ten years before I decided to see if it worked. I say "almost" because it was gifted to my Dad 35 years ago and hung in a nice frame in his office until he passed in 2004. G66, I own a National Postal Meter 1944-vintage, with a Marlin barrel. ![]()
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