Comments on: M1 Carbine still in use by Israeli tour guides

By: Getfunky

Getfunky — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:18:13 +0000

The Americans gave the Israelis tons of old M1 carbines, and that’s why guards on Israeli tours use them. Giving guards a Kriss would be like giving your local mall security an AA-12- expensive and pointless.

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By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 14:05:38 +0000

The M1 carbine is very underrated in the modern era. This is an excellent personal defense weapon at close to moderate ranges. It is extremely rugged, and reliable. And it is relatively inexpensive compared to modern assault rifles/carbines, and has superior stopping power to any pistol caliber carbine. In fact, you can acquire 3 m1′s for the price of a single modern assault weapon. Read the following article from 2001. It still holds true today.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_6_47/ai_74033105/

Over 6 million m1 carbines were manufactured during world war 2, and more after the war.

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By: JRW

JRW — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:04:59 +0000

pfft M1 carbine is not obsolete Bill. not by far.

M1 carbine is perfect for personal/home/beach defense.

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By: Max

Max — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:09:12 +0000

I agree with Matt. I lived in Israel for 4 and a half months and saw these weapons everywhere. I don’t care how old they are- they are sturdy as all heck and i would not want to be at the receiving end of one of them.. especially since most of Israel is ex-military. But they keep the Magazines fully loaded close at hand. Its just a safety feature to not keep them fully loaded… too many people get shot from “empty” guns.

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By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:53:35 +0000

The M1 is obsolete. They would be better off with Kriss guns and Glock 21, so the same mags work in both guns. If I ever were to move to Israel the first thing I would do is join the civil guard just to get my hands on some firepower, if Israel’s gun laws are as dumb as I just read.

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By: James Gibson

James Gibson — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:29:41 +0000

That is Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I want 1

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By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:21:19 +0000

They do carry the weapons empty but have two 15 round magazines on the stock. off duty soldiers do the same thing as far as keeping their m4/m16/tavor empty but have a 30 round magazine close by. You would be surprised how fast you get accustomed to seeing assault rifles around every corner.

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By: Henry M

Henry M — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:58:06 +0000

cool! I was wondering what kind of modern sling would be attached. Looks very practical, I like the wide straps.

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By: Dennis Mills

Dennis Mills — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:24:57 +0000

This is cool,I love the way those young-un’s are sticking up for themselves.The Israeli’s are a fine example of courage in this World.I have come to love the M1 Carbine as well as other classic weapons.They are easily over-looked in the stampede to get the latest and greatest.

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By: Richard

Richard — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:56:40 +0000

Interestingly, they are carrying them empty. Notice no magazine in place. And I love the phone pocket on the sling.

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By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:16:13 +0000

I would guess they are American surplus.

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By: Tye

Tye — Sun, 04 May 2008 15:11:44 +0000

The M1 .30 cal. that the Israelis use—–are they WWII weapons—American made—-or a copy?

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By: James R. Rummel

James R. Rummel — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:51:34 +0000

Good post.

James

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