05-31-2011, 04:25 AM
The M1 Carbine, like the 7.62x25, uses a pistol-type round-nosed FMJ bullet which tends not to yaw too well and punches a rather small wound track. There have been experiments with pointed bullets which ought to perform better (in range as well as terminal effects) but I've not seen any test results.
Even so, the M1 Carbine performed well enough for many US soldiers to prefer carrying it in WW2.
Of course, with a modern JHP loading the Carbine round is dramatically more effective, and makes an excellent home defence weapon (or so I am told!).
Even so, the M1 Carbine performed well enough for many US soldiers to prefer carrying it in WW2.
Of course, with a modern JHP loading the Carbine round is dramatically more effective, and makes an excellent home defence weapon (or so I am told!).