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M1 Carbine vs M1 Garand
Side-by-side technical comparison
M1 Carbine
RiflesDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
M1 Carbine
M1 Garand
Manufacturer
Production
1942–1945
1936–1957
Units produced
Over 6,500,000
Over 5 million
Specifications
Spec
M1 Carbine
M1 Garand
Overall length
905 mm (35.6 in)
1100 mm
Barrel length
457 mm (18.0 in)
610 mm
Weight
2.4 kg (5.3 lb) unloaded
4.3 kg
Magazine capacity
15 or 30 rounds
8-round en-bloc clip
Action type
Gas-operated, short-stroke piston, rotating bolt
gas-operated, rotating bolt
Trigger type
Single-stage
two-stage
Sights
Aperture rear, wing-protected front post
Iron sights
Calibers
M1 Carbine
M1 Garand