Thanks to a recent change in the Austrian Firearms law I can finally get some old semi Auto guns. I have been a fan of the m1 carbine for quite some time and now I can finally get one.


Going to use it mainly for target fun Shooting, but I am still interested in it's possible applications as self defense carbine. At least until I get a 223 semi Auto rifle in the next 2 to 3 years.


I am quite sure that the 30carbine m1 ball rounds would to the Job despite some stories in in the Internet that Reports of many stopping power failures during the Korean War.

Anyway ball is not the best choice for a sd Scenario due to the Risk of overpenetration. I have read that there are some jsp rounds of the 30 carbine out there.

Is any jsp round from every manfacturer equally good, or would it be wise to buy a certain brand.


would be pleased hearing some opinions.


Greetings from Austria