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I inherited an Inland M1 carbine and it came with a 30 round mag. Are there magazines that won't work like with some firearms? I've seen Korean and Mag Pro mags for under $20.
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When I did a lot of reading on the carbine, I came away with the impression that the 30 round magazines were not as dependable as the 15 round mags for which the rifle was designed. I believe they came out with the 30 round for the late model carbines that could go full auto, but were more prone to problems.
Hope that helps some.
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I don't bother with 30 round magazines. I have a lot of the 15 round USGI ones, and they work perfect.
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Thanks. I ordered 2 15 round mags from Numrich. I have 1 30 round mag.
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Congrats on the Inland. I have one, too. Never had a problem with either the 30's or the 15's. I've got both. But, for most purposes the 15's work just fine I feel like the rifle balances a lot better. The 30's are cool to have (I've got a coupler, too), but 15's are more practical.
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My experience is with US GI. They work. Can't speak to the others. The 30's always have worked for me, on semi anyway.
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All of mine are USGI and I agree.
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I have USGI and Korean mags, all seem dependable. I've heard stay away from Pro Mag, but I can't say that it's a viable warning, I haven't tried any.
On the 30 round mags, if maximum reliability is wanted, then simply install the M2 magazine catch, which was designed to address the issue Barkoff mentioned. It has a 3rd contact point that stabilizes the magazine. This is actually most important on the M2 Carbine in full auto, I've never had an issue with 30-rounders in a regular M1 Carbine and original catches.
With all that out of the way, the rifle was initially designed with a 15-round unit, and it's the one I prefer. Like 20 round mags in an AR, it's just easier to carry/handle the rifle and if shooting off rests, much easier to do with a 15 rounder.
I really enjoy shooting the carbine. I have an Underwood made in '43.
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Don't buy Pro-Mag anything. They suck rabbit hind.
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That's what I've heard, and so far I haven't went out of my way to see if the warnings were unfounded.
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You need to install a m2mag catch as mentioned. 30rd mags have a couple of dimples on the rear which is supported by a L on this catch. Earlier models on the mag catch don't have that l. I would not buy aftermarket 30 rounds mags poor reliability. The military ones are getting or have got pricey but they are around.
Do a google search for military m1 carbine 30round mags and you can find the original manufacturers. Quite a few companies made the 15rounders and some of them are quite collectible. and yes, i have seen 30 rounders fall out of the bottom of some carbines. They are a neat little toy especially with the m2 registered go fast switch.
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I bought two new military 15 round mags from Numrich. They still had the wax paper stuck to them. I cleaned them up yesterday. Thanks for the input and replies.
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Watch out, those little rifles are as addictive as an AR.
Here's to hoping you really enjoy it!
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Thanks. I picked up a pound of Win 296 today. I had some H110 and a little 296 already.
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