Auto Ordinance M1 Carbine Review & Shoot .30 Carbine

This review of the Auto Ordnance M1 Carbine Paratrooper highlights its historical context and modern reproduction quality. The host compares it to original GI models, noting superior stock lock-up on the Auto Ordnance. Ballistics discussions suggest .30 Carbine offers comparable stopping power to 5.56 NATO within 100 yards. A key takeaway is the importance of chamber maintenance to prevent extraction failures, especially with copper-fouled chambers.

This video focuses on testing the accuracy of an Auto Ordnance .30 Carbine at 50 yards. The description lists various equipment used in the video, including steel targets, cameras, a chronograph, reloading tools like a scale and caliper, rangefinders, and different types of target paper. It also mentions the use of ballistic gelatin powder for potential future testing. The video appears to be a range test evaluating the performance of the firearm.

This video provides an expert-level review of the Fulton Armory M1 Carbine, highlighting its potential as a modern Personal Defense Weapon (PDW). Garand Thumb details how modern accessories like suppressors, optics (Aimpoint T2 on Ultimak rail), and lights (Surefire 6P) can be integrated. The review covers the platform's lightweight nature, the effectiveness of the .30 Carbine round for home defense, and technical aspects like barrel threading (9/16-24 TPI) and magazine reliability.

The Chiappa M1-9 MBR offers a 9mm modern take on the classic M1 Carbine, compatible with Beretta 92 magazines. While 9mm lacks the velocity of .30 Carbine, it provides a more affordable and available ammunition option. The MBR version features Picatinny rails and an AR-15 style sight system, enhancing its modern utility.

This video is the second part of a mini-series focusing on the M1 Carbine. It delves into the ballistics of the .30 Carbine cartridge, featuring gel testing to observe terminal ballistics and a hard barrier penetration test to assess its effectiveness against various materials. The content is aimed at firearm enthusiasts interested in ammunition performance and historical firearms.

This review debunks common criticisms of the M1 Carbine by examining its original design intent. Hickok45 highlights that it was never meant to replace the M1 Garand but serve as a lighter, higher-capacity alternative to a pistol for support troops. While not a powerhouse, its .30 Carbine round is more effective than a handgun, and its frontline use stemmed from soldier preference for its handling and capacity.

This video compares the terminal performance of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The test demonstrates a significant increase in destructive power from .22LR up to .45 ACP, with the larger calibers causing more explosive expansion and fragmentation. Specific hollow-point ammunition from Speer, Aguila, and Underwood was used, highlighting the importance of bullet construction for terminal ballistics.

Buckeye Ballistics conducted a comparative test of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating significant firearm and ballistics knowledge, emphasized extreme safety precautions due to ricochet risks. The test revealed that while larger calibers showed more damage, none could fully penetrate the concrete block's second wall, suggesting limitations for self-defense scenarios against hardened barriers.

This Taurus TX22 review details its performance with various .22 LR ammunition. While initially reliable with CCI Mini-Mags and cycling standard velocity rounds well, it encountered malfunctions with sub-sonic and high-velocity loads. A catastrophic failure occurred due to a squib load followed by a second shot, resulting in a bulged barrel and damaged magazine.

This video compares the terminal ballistics of .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR rimfire cartridges using cantaloupes as targets. The .22LR showed a clean pass-through with minor damage, the .22WMR caused an explosive front-face disintegration, and the .17HMR, despite its speed, disintegrated internally with no exit. The test highlights how different rimfire rounds perform on soft tissue simulants.