mike735

This is my first post hello to everybody. Having shot both I would pick the M1 Carbine its light and handy for close-up stuff, its not a real trick to hit a man in the chest at 100yrds or bust his grape at 50 with it. 15 round magazines in a fast shooting semi is plenty of capacity plus the mags are compact, light and easy to carry. I know during WWII many soldiers disliked it when comparing it to the power of the M1 Garand but others like Audie Murphy, Lt. Col. George chose it when they could have carried whatever they wanted. Jim Cirillo of the 70s NYPD Stakeout Squad is reported to have stated that its the only weapon to have stopped every criminal shot with it, after one shot during use by the Stakeout Squad. I like TSMG but it has several draw backs that make me chose the Carbine, first is the weight 10lbs plus loaded mags, the length of pull is to long for me and the fixed sights make adjustments difficult( I know the adjustable carbine sight came out later). The overall poor ergonomics of the TSMG make quick snap shooting difficult for me which I consider to be very important in a combat role. Mike D.