I own a few of each and tried to use them In local 3-Gun competitions , just for fun here's my opinion:
AR: 30 round mags (typical), last shot hold-open and faster reloads, easier to operate safety lever. Easy to mount optics and other accessories (a light).
M1 Carbine: 30 round mag (typical), larger bullet diameter, but Long range performance is worse. Safety lever kinda weird on either type: push-button safety confused with mag-release (Been there, done that). The lever style safety is hard to use one-handed. No last-shot hold open, (some aftermarket magazines will catch the bolt on follower when empty), so for mag-changes have to reach-over to pull the op-rod after reloading. No adjustable stock, no easy way to mount optics/light Etc.
Trying to run both in a local 3 gun match, I prefer my AR-15.
If you don't reload, the 30-Carbine ammo is a deal-breaker IMO, it's well on its way to obscurity.
Caveat: I'm talking about "what would I choose for a firefight", not collectors value or historical importance. This post is for entertainment purposes only, I'm not an "operator".



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