Funny that you happened to just review this as I’m about to order one as my 15 year actually is interested in this one. Hard to get him to the range but this one excites both of us as he likes historical stuff as do I. Looking forward to it. So cool.
You can achieve much the same effect on a ruger 10/22 and have a nice small project for you and your son to work on together. Teach him a lot about the mechanics and build some pride in his very own "custom" rifle that he knows how to take apart and reassemble Brownells has a lovely cloneing kit
All the way back works in my M1!I love my Chiappa. Works best with 40 gr lrn. .Keep it clean and shoot all day on the cheap! great review! Such a cool looking replica!!
The M1 Carbine was made in such huge numbers not to replace the M1 Garand, but to replace the Colt M1911 pistol in .45ACP. It was first issued to troops whose primary job was not front-line combat, truck drivers, artillerymen, radiomen, hospitals, HQ administration. It was to give them more firepower than the issued pistol in case they were overrun by airborne troops or blitz tactics.
@@BonesTheCat I've put around 100 rounds so far and it went great. Had some hiccups with the first 2 magazines I fired through but the gun was brand new and tight, as well as the magazines. It had around 5 failure to feeds as the mags were really tight but they're starting to loosen up and I haven't had any issues in the last 60ish rounds. As for hunting, I use a 10/22 with a scope but I definitely plan on using my M1-22 for some squirrels this year. It's lighter than my 10/22 (even with the Ruger having a synthetic stock and a scope), hits pretty consistently, and is pretty nostalgic. I did have issues trying to put an original GI stock on the rifle, as others have stated before, but I made it work. The polymer front sling swivel will definitely come off for a metal GI unit. For 420 clams, I'm definitely happy with it. It's 1:1 with a true M1 carbine and plinks really well. For hunting, you'd be fine with either option. The 10/22 would be the better choice if you plan on modifying it but if you just want a fun WW2 lookalike with decent enough accuracy, I'd pick the M1. Let me know how it goes!
@@jrod.c5 Reporting back. Went looking and found a 1965 - 1978 (can't quite date it accurately) Marlin 989 M2 (magazine fed 989 as opposed to tube fed of their M1 style range) that looks like it came from an old boy's cupboard his estate were selling off. He even had an original Weaver T-10 scope attached and original leather sling. Really stoked with the find and snapped it up. $250 which is a real bargain. I don't think the family quite knew what they had, or didn't care. Great condition.
@@guncitynewzealand Fair enough, but Chiappa makes these beuties not only for civil market of your or my country (same limitations) but for those where are no 10rnds limit like in half of United States.I presume it has something to do with the fact that og carbine magazine is a doublestack and can fit 15 rnds while 22lr is a singlestack only due to rims.
In Italia i caricatori per armi lunghe possono avere max 10 cartucce. Solo i tiratori sportivi possono usare caricatori fino a un max di 29 cartucce ma devono essere dichiarati alla polizia, come le armi possedute
@@antonioquaglioni7913aquí en España, no , sólo en rifles de alta potencia, los 22 lr y los 22 Magnum, no yo tengo una Smith&Wesson M&P15-22 Sport del calibre 22lr y tengo 4 cargadores de 25 cartuchos, e visto otro modelo no recuerdo la marca es que puedes comprar cargador redondo de 99 cartuchos
@@ceciliofernandezmartinez6654 ottima scelta. Ne ho una uguale con due caricatori da 10 e uno da 24 che ho dovuto includere nella denuncia di detenzione alla Polizia. Chi non è iscritto a una società sportiva non può averli
Hey mate, just trying to set a good example on safe firearm operation. It's widely accepted that you should always wear ear protection when shooting anything, even small calibres :) - JK
These are a piece of plastic,sights,barell band,sights,and not dependable,your better off making a replica m122 with surplus parts and a dependable design rifle,ie marlin 795 action is what I used
The Marlin 795 is no longer produced. Also not everyone has the ability to build replica firearms from parts. This one does a pretty good job of looking like the original unlike my Ruger 10/22 M1 Carbine.
They should make this in .22wmr and take advantage of the magazine space they have
This would be a very cool little blaster in 22MAG! - JK
*Government says NO*
@@mjanny6330 idk what you mean?
Its a .22 rimfire. Legal in NZ.
22wmr is a .22 and rimfire.
Great review. Very faithful replica of the original rifle. You don't always get that with the .22lr guns.
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for your comment :) - JK
Funny that you happened to just review this as I’m about to order one as my 15 year actually is interested in this one. Hard to get him to the range but this one excites both of us as he likes historical stuff as do I. Looking forward to it. So cool.
I'm sure you'll both love it! They're such an epic little replica. - JK
You can achieve much the same effect on a ruger 10/22 and have a nice small project for you and your son to work on together. Teach him a lot about the mechanics and build some pride in his very own "custom" rifle that he knows how to take apart and reassemble
Brownells has a lovely cloneing kit
All the way back works in my M1!I love my Chiappa. Works best with 40 gr lrn. .Keep it clean and shoot all day on the cheap! great review! Such a cool looking replica!!
We're glad you love it Garry! - JK
Can’t wait to get one, thanks for this review. Will be my first gun
Awesome! Let us know how it goes when you buy it :) - JK
@@guncitynewzealand Besure to not use any ammo that shoots faster than 1235FPS and 1200 FPS is even better for it.
The M1 Carbine was made in such huge numbers not to replace the M1 Garand, but to replace the Colt M1911 pistol in .45ACP. It was first issued to troops whose primary job was not front-line combat, truck drivers, artillerymen, radiomen, hospitals, HQ administration. It was to give them more firepower than the issued pistol in case they were overrun by airborne troops or blitz tactics.
Great video , I like it , maybe for Christmas , maybe not , but I plan to look into it that`s for sure .
Would make a pretty awesome Christmas gift! - JK
I love this classical .22 version M1
So do we! We're currently banned from posting, but we'll be back on the 14th of Feb! - JK
Now, you guys do know that Erma made an M1 carbine replica in both 22LR and .22 Magnum
We didn't know! Thanks for the info :) - JK
I think imma buy one now that I’m 18 and the gun very affordable
Anyone ever get you confused with Cillian Murphy? Just ordered my M1-22 last week.
I’ve shot the M1 Carbine before. The 1 on the peep sight is for 100yd, 1.5 is for 150yd, 2 is for 200yd and 3 is for 300yd.
Great video, but please cut the music when you start talking.
Just got one last night! Can’t wait to send some lead down range
That's great! - FT
Can you let me know how it went and if you think it might do bunnies well? Tossing up between this and a 10/22. Leaning this way just for the novelty.
@@BonesTheCat I've put around 100 rounds so far and it went great. Had some hiccups with the first 2 magazines I fired through but the gun was brand new and tight, as well as the magazines. It had around 5 failure to feeds as the mags were really tight but they're starting to loosen up and I haven't had any issues in the last 60ish rounds. As for hunting, I use a 10/22 with a scope but I definitely plan on using my M1-22 for some squirrels this year. It's lighter than my 10/22 (even with the Ruger having a synthetic stock and a scope), hits pretty consistently, and is pretty nostalgic. I did have issues trying to put an original GI stock on the rifle, as others have stated before, but I made it work. The polymer front sling swivel will definitely come off for a metal GI unit. For 420 clams, I'm definitely happy with it. It's 1:1 with a true M1 carbine and plinks really well.
For hunting, you'd be fine with either option. The 10/22 would be the better choice if you plan on modifying it but if you just want a fun WW2 lookalike with decent enough accuracy, I'd pick the M1. Let me know how it goes!
@@jrod.c5 Thanks for the information and advice. Much appreciate the reply. And I will for sure. Cheers.
@@jrod.c5 Reporting back. Went looking and found a 1965 - 1978 (can't quite date it accurately) Marlin 989 M2 (magazine fed 989 as opposed to tube fed of their M1 style range) that looks like it came from an old boy's cupboard his estate were selling off. He even had an original Weaver T-10 scope attached and original leather sling. Really stoked with the find and snapped it up. $250 which is a real bargain. I don't think the family quite knew what they had, or didn't care. Great condition.
If you hold the magazine with your left hand while firing the gun you will get hangups like you had, hold the forend instead, the mags are finicky.
Thanks for the advice! - JK
Why theres only 10 rnds in m1-22? Even with the rim, 22lr isnt wider than 30 carbine after all
In New Zealand, we can only legally have 10 rounds in a magazine when chambered in 22LR - JK
@@guncitynewzealand Fair enough, but Chiappa makes these beuties not only for civil market of your or my country (same limitations) but for those where are no 10rnds limit like in half of United States.I presume it has something to do with the fact that og carbine magazine is a doublestack and can fit 15 rnds while 22lr is a singlestack only due to rims.
What scopes would work on this?
We would suggest a 1-8 style optic! - JK
Are HI-POINT carbine 9mm rifles legal?
No
Yes
No.
PRICE & AVAILABILITY ???
Hi! Check it out here : www.guncity.com/22chiappa-m1-22-blued-wood-18-m1-carbine-replica-246293 - JK
m1a grand was chamber for 30-6
True and the carbine used a different 30 cal. round.
@@m4a375mm that's what I thought
price
Check out our website : www.guncity.com/22chiappa-m1-22-blued-wood-18-m1-carbine-replica-246293 - JK
It's guncity, expect it to be ridiculously over priced lol.
Hey, we have a price match policy that we welcome our customers to use. Thx
The m1 carbine was addive as crack
Good rifle but remember don't use anything stronger than mini-mags in it. Nothing faster than 1235 FPS AND 1200FPS is better for it.
15 rounds is better !
If only we could get them
In Italia i caricatori per armi lunghe possono avere max 10 cartucce. Solo i tiratori sportivi possono usare caricatori fino a un max di 29 cartucce ma devono essere dichiarati alla polizia, come le armi possedute
@@antonioquaglioni7913aquí en España, no , sólo en rifles de alta potencia, los 22 lr y los 22 Magnum, no yo tengo una Smith&Wesson M&P15-22 Sport del calibre 22lr y tengo 4 cargadores de 25 cartuchos, e visto otro modelo no recuerdo la marca es que puedes comprar cargador redondo de 99 cartuchos
@@ceciliofernandezmartinez6654 ottima scelta. Ne ho una uguale con due caricatori da 10 e uno da 24 che ho dovuto includere nella denuncia di detenzione alla Polizia. Chi non è iscritto a una società sportiva non può averli
It's extremely difficult to believe any reviewer who does nothing more than display his ignorance of shooting guns.
Bro imagine wearing headphones shooting a 22💀
Hey mate, just trying to set a good example on safe firearm operation. It's widely accepted that you should always wear ear protection when shooting anything, even small calibres :) - JK
Imagine making fun of someone for wearing ppe.
Great I want a heavy ass .22 Make that shit in 7.62
I will bet you it has way more range then the .30 cal
You have obviously never fired a real M1 carbine.
Don’t believe the BS stories about not penetrating Chicom down jackets🙄
These are a piece of plastic,sights,barell band,sights,and not dependable,your better off making a replica m122 with surplus parts and a dependable design rifle,ie marlin 795 action is what I used
The Marlin 795 is no longer produced. Also not everyone has the ability to build replica firearms from parts. This one does a pretty good job of looking like the original unlike my Ruger 10/22 M1 Carbine.