Johnny Guest
Moderator in Memoriam
I'd like to see a little discussion on the M2 carbine.
I am ignorant about the actual history and development of this particular variation. Most anyone interested has some idea on the background of the US Carbine, caliber .30 M1 - - -or at least has some MISinformation about it. (Sorry, guys - - -David Marsh Williams had only a peripheral role in development of this little arm.)
But, at exactly what point was the M2 design specified for development? When were the first operational M2s fielded?
Also--has anyone ever worked out a way to CONTROL an M2 at distances of over eleven feet?
Just on a personal note - - - All my references have to do with an M1 carbine with the M2 parts kit added, registered in 1968. I have no idea if there is any practical difference between this carbine and one manufactured as and marked "M2."
More later- - -
Johnny Guest
I am ignorant about the actual history and development of this particular variation. Most anyone interested has some idea on the background of the US Carbine, caliber .30 M1 - - -or at least has some MISinformation about it. (Sorry, guys - - -David Marsh Williams had only a peripheral role in development of this little arm.)
But, at exactly what point was the M2 design specified for development? When were the first operational M2s fielded?
Also--has anyone ever worked out a way to CONTROL an M2 at distances of over eleven feet?
Just on a personal note - - - All my references have to do with an M1 carbine with the M2 parts kit added, registered in 1968. I have no idea if there is any practical difference between this carbine and one manufactured as and marked "M2."
More later- - -
Johnny Guest