Page 8 - Springfield Armory M1 Carbine Reviews

I originally ordered the one with the plastic stock, but I knew it would nag me forever that I didn't get the wood version, so I ponied up the extra dough and put that regret to rest before it ever got a chance to keep me awake at night. I'm so glad I did too. It's a very realistic looking replica. I have over 50 replica air guns, and this one is probably the most realistic one in my collection. It's definitely my new favorite. It shoots good for a BB shooter, feels great in the hand, has noticeable recoil from the blow back, and a nice sounding crack to it. I added a cheap eBay sling to it, and it fit perfectly. I'm a happy camper.

I'd like to see the lawyer speak hidden better. Thank goodness for sharpie markers.

Hold the magazine upside down when loading to get the 15th BB in. Buy lots of Co2.

Excellent replica, a lot of fun to shoot, well made getting 45 shots per CO2. Bought the wood stock , gonna get the plastic stock also. I highly recommend this gun.

A sling and Oiler should be available from Pryramd Air, adds a lot to look

Get an extra magazine

Accuracy, mechanical aspects.

How the top hand guard is secured to the weapon. Poorly executed. Almost as if it was an after thought. Mine rattles back and forth about 1/8 of an inch. It does not seat tight against the lower half of the stock. Also the top portion of the hand guard is 4 shades lighter than the bottom half of the stock. You would think that since this is plastic they could of matched the colors exact unlike stain on a wooden version. The quality of this one I received feels very cheap with the movement and rattling of the upper hand guard. Still can't believe that this was deemed acceptable to be shipped by the manufacturer and PyramdAir.

Wait for the wooden stock version. That is what I ordered originally but came back the next day as out of stock. Found out later that they would not have them until first part of August. You will not like this plastic version, not for a 200 dollar weapon. Very light feel to it and does not give you a sense of the original.

Out of the box I was shooting sub 3/4 inch groups at 10 metres and 15 yards. No sight adjustments required with the Hornady Black Diamond BB. Hard to believe the specs on this gun are so close to the real steel...

Due to an excellent review by Denis Adler I was aware of how loose the upper fore grip on the plastic stocked gun was. A couple of clear tape dots (3/4 inch or 1 inch) are all thats needed to stabilize the upper grip but that issue should have been addressed at the factory! Just a little bit of shoddy design!

Clean the barrel with a patch soaked in lighter fluid before shooting. Mine was really dirty and oily! BB guns need a clean dry barrel to shoot accurately.
A cheap AK sling can be modded to fit perfectly.

I own three real M1 carbines, two Crossman M1 BB guns, and the Cyma airsoft version, as well as the Chiappa 22 (a real disappointment), and a ERMA 22. I fell in love with this sweet little air gun as soon as I opened the box. The attention to detail is fantastic even when laid side by side with my 1944 Inland carbine. I also love the blowback action which is quick and crisp. The sound it makes is loud enough to make you think you are firing a real gun, not an air rifle. I have the plastic stock version which is also very high quality. Thank you Pyramyd for the EXCELLENT service.

Absolutely nothing. It is an air gun, not a real carbine. Hoping the wood stock will come as a separate option, but I'd be willing to order the complete gun with the wood stock.

Get extra magazines as soon as they're available.

I own three real M1 carbines, two Crossman M1 BB guns, and the Cyma airsoft version, as well as the Chiappa 22 (a real disappointment), and a ERMA 22. I fell in love with this sweet little air gun as soon as I opened the box. The attention to detail is fantastic even when laid side by side with my 1944 Inland carbine. I also love the blowback action which is quick and crisp. The sound it makes is loud enough to make you think you are firing a real gun, not an air rifle. I have the plastic stock version which is also very high quality. Thank you Pyramid for the EXCELLENT service.

Absolutely nothing. It is an air gun, not a real carbine. Hoping the wood stock will come as a separate option, but I'd be willing to order the complete gun with the wood stock.

Get extra magazines as soon as they're available.

This is a well made and accurate reproduction of the M1 carbine (I purchased to one with the hardwood stock). Out of curiosity I tried fitting my original bayonet to it and it fits just like my real M1 carbine. It is a fun gun to shoot and relatively accurate with the Copperhead and Daisy BB's.

Perhaps the gun might be designed to make the single CO2 cartridge last for a few shots more than it does. I got about 60 shots before it got to low to make the gun function properly.

A great little air gun I would recommend this to any shooter. Or anyone who wants an accurate reproduction of the M1 carbine.