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Depends on what era, in WWII the American M1 Carbine wasnt really a frontline weapon, but more of a personal defence weapon for non-combat roles. In modern times the Carbine has been adapted for close combat service.
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What is meant by the term carbine rifle?
A carbine is a shorter version of a rifle. Named after a mounted French soldier that carried a shorter rifle- a Carabeiner.
What round does the M1 Carbine use?
.30 Carbine
Can you use 7.62 ammo in a m1 30 caliber carbine?
You can only use .30 carbine ammo or the European designation 7.62X33 ammo
Is there a conversion kit to make a Glock a rifle?
There are carbine conversion kits which use the lower receiver of the Glock pistol, and mate it to a carbine upper, yes.
What is the range of a carbine rifle?
Depends on which carbine. No one carbine, no one answer.
What is the difference between a springfield 1873 rifle or carbine?
This Website will answer any question on Springfield 1873- http://www.trapdoorcollector.com/ A quick answer is the barrel on a carbine is shortened for cavalry use.
Is the m16 still in use?
Yes, along with the carbine version of the M16, the M4.
What is another word for HE WAS as in HE WAS a doctor and soldier?
You could use "Once a doctor and a soldier, ...." or "Previously a doctor and a soldier, ...."
What gun should you use if zombies attack?
i would use a m1 carbine, ak 47 and a desert eagle
What makes a rifle a carbine rifle?
A carbine is generally a rifle with a shorter barrel to make it easy to carry or to use indoors or from inside vehicles. (Example: M16 rifle; M4 carbine. Same basic weapon except one barrel is several inches shorter. Sometimes a "carbine" will also mean a weapon that looks like a rifle but shoots pistol-caliber ammunition or other weaker ammo. Example: M1 Garand .30 rifle; M1 .30 carbine (the carbine is several inches shorter, a few pounds lighter, and fires a much smaller weaker round, intended for close-range use only).
Is a carbine a shotgun?
No. The term "carbine" typically refers to a derivative of a particular military rifle that is shorter than the full-size version. Carbines were originally intended for use by cavalrymen, who needed a compact shoulder-fired arm to use while on horseback.
What size bbs do a dpms carbine rifle airsoft gun use?
it was 3'4 ft long.
