07-03-2019, 10:23 PM
I have had the M1 Carbine and a Ruger 9MM PC Carbine at the range at the same time. My experience is the M1 Carbine can be used to engage torso sized targets at 200 yards with confidence. The Ruger 9MM, not nearly so much. I love the Ruger, but for a PDW the M1 Carbine has significantly more ability, and is lighter to boot. The real weakness with the M1, in my experience, is the magazines.