Universal M1 Carbine Scope?

maxman894 · July 11, 2011, 02:26 PM

Hey everybody, Just thought I would share and ask for some input. My dad has a Universal M1 Carbine. It has a "Red Arrow" 2.5x32 scope on it, (he bought it that way). We don't use it for much more than just plinking rounds and just generally screwing around. I was wondering if you guys think we should leave the scope on, or take it off and just go with iron sights? The scope is pretty nice to have, but it makes cleaning a PITA. I would appreciate hearing your opinions. Thanks.

T. O'Heir · July 11, 2011, 02:52 PM

Carbines, even Universals, don't need scopes. Screws up the balance.
You still have the iron sights on it?

maxman894 · July 11, 2011, 03:10 PM

Yep. The scope is mounted so you can still use iron sights.

mwells72774 · July 11, 2011, 03:17 PM

really? Can you post pictures? My dad has a universal as well.

maxman894 · July 11, 2011, 03:22 PM

I will do it when i can get the camera back from mom! May be sometime late tonight, though.

Chris_B · July 11, 2011, 04:08 PM

Jeez, I was 10-ringing 50 yard pistol targets at 100 yards with my USGI M1 carbine last week. What's the scope fer?

mwells72774 · July 11, 2011, 04:15 PM

the visually impared or those who can't figure out how to use the sights. My SIL is VERY recoil shy and we want her to be able to use the carbine, but she can't use the sights.

Chris_B · July 11, 2011, 04:51 PM

That kind of kills the humor

maxman894 · July 11, 2011, 05:15 PM

I appreciated the humor, even though it was some pretty dry humor

July 11, 2011, 02:26 PM	#1
maxman894 Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 141	Universal M1 Carbine Scope? Hey everybody, Just thought I would share and ask for some input. My dad has a Universal M1 Carbine. It has a "Red Arrow" 2.5x32 scope on it, (he bought it that way). We don't use it for much more than just plinking rounds and just generally screwing around. I was wondering if you guys think we should leave the scope on, or take it off and just go with iron sights? The scope is pretty nice to have, but it makes cleaning a PITA. I would appreciate hearing your opinions. Thanks.

July 11, 2011, 02:52 PM	#2
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Carbines, even Universals, don't need scopes. Screws up the balance. You still have the iron sights on it? __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

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July 11, 2011, 03:10 PM	#3
maxman894 Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 141	Yep. The scope is mounted so you can still use iron sights.

July 11, 2011, 03:17 PM	#4
mwells72774 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2011 Posts: 325	really? Can you post pictures? My dad has a universal as well.

July 11, 2011, 03:22 PM	#5
maxman894 Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 141	I will do it when i can get the camera back from mom! May be sometime late tonight, though.

July 11, 2011, 04:08 PM	#6
Chris_B Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2007 Posts: 3,101	Jeez, I was 10-ringing 50 yard pistol targets at 100 yards with my USGI M1 carbine last week. What's the scope fer?

July 11, 2011, 04:15 PM	#7
mwells72774 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2011 Posts: 325	the visually impared or those who can't figure out how to use the sights. My SIL is VERY recoil shy and we want her to be able to use the carbine, but she can't use the sights.

July 11, 2011, 04:51 PM	#8
Chris_B Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2007 Posts: 3,101	That kind of kills the humor

July 11, 2011, 05:15 PM	#9
maxman894 Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 141	I appreciated the humor, even though it was some pretty dry humor