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IAI M-1 Carbine

grizzclawgrizzclaw Member Posts: 1,159 ✭✭
edited January 2002 in Ask the Experts
I'm saving to buy one of these carbines, is it a good gun, whats a good price for the model with birch stock and no bayonet lug?
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  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    This is the best production M1 carbine made. You can not go wrong with this rifle. As for price, what ever the market will bare.
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  • MFIMFI Member Posts: 7,899 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Im guessing $499.00 and up ?
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  • grizzclawgrizzclaw Member Posts: 1,159 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The dealer said $458 out the door.
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  • Diesel DummyDiesel Dummy Member Posts: 193 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You might be able to find one cheaper, but... They are good rifles, I've had a IAI Carbine about a year now. I know I've put well over a 1000 rounds through it without a problem. A lot of fun to shoot.
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  • Diesel DummyDiesel Dummy Member Posts: 193 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Check out www.aimsurplus.com they've got the IAI M1 Carbine for $375 - even with shipping that's a good price. I've done business with AIM before (live about 45 mi. away) they are honest and ship promptly.
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  • grizzclawgrizzclaw Member Posts: 1,159 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Do they only do mail order? Where is middletown. I live just west of Massillon.
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  • MFIMFI Member Posts: 7,899 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dealer cost on the M888 is $390.00 wholsesale, Id be careful of what your getting.
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  • Diesel DummyDiesel Dummy Member Posts: 193 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    They do "walk-in" business too, best to call before you go and verify.It would be a drive for you - I-75 south to Exit 32 (SR 122) go west, stay in your left lane and follow it around as it bears left at a Y. Go to Briel Blvd. (Star Bank on corner)(stop light) and go left. Go down to the first street that turns right only (sorry forgot the name) and turn right. They are about 1/4 mi. on the right.Like I said - I've done business with this company and found them to be honest in their descriptions/conditions, packaging/shipping and very friendly when I have been there.MFI have you done business with AIM?They also will stand behind what they sell and accept returns for refunds. (I've never had to)[This message has been edited by Diesel Dummy (edited 01-15-2002).]
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  • MFIMFI Member Posts: 7,899 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    No I havent done business with them, Im just stating that the dealer wholesale on a new M1 carbine by Israeli Arms is $390.00. Id like to make the guy aware that he may not be getting what he "thinks" he's getting.After going to their site I see that these prices are for FFL holders only so that explains it. [This message has been edited by MFI (edited 01-15-2002).]
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  • grizzclawgrizzclaw Member Posts: 1,159 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the info, it's greatly appreicated. Grizz
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  • Diesel DummyDiesel Dummy Member Posts: 193 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Wrong answer MFI, I'm glad to know you speak from your personal experience with this company. Sure, if you want a rifle shipped they have to have a FFL copy. That's the law, same as ordering a firearm from any other wholesaler (or auction site). Walk in the door, they'll sell whatever they have in stock as long as your willing to fill out the form and wait on the check.So tell me MFI - What's your point? I'll ask you again: Have you done business with AIM? The posted price is the selling price, it's not rocket science.
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