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**James K** · May 4, 2012, 11:58 AM

Hi, Chris B.

I may not have been clear, but I meant to say the opposite - the M1 was designed to load the first round without the operator hitting the op ord handle. I don't know if clip tension might have been increased at some point, perhaps to insure against rounds coming loose in shipping.

I am also looking forward to hearing from all the folks who call the M1 carbine a "Williams".

Jim

May 4, 2012, 11:58 AM	#53
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,435	Hi, Chris B. I may not have been clear, but I meant to say the opposite - the M1 was designed to load the first round without the operator hitting the op ord handle. I don't know if clip tension might have been increased at some point, perhaps to insure against rounds coming loose in shipping. I am also looking forward to hearing from all the folks who call the M1 carbine a "Williams". Jim __________________ Jim K