The M1 Carbine, followed by the M2, evolved into the issue to all support troops, front-line Army infantry, airborne units, and the Marine Corps in the Pacific. Although criticized for a lack of ...

The rifle uses a 'tappet' type of closed gas system much like the M1 Carbine while the bolt carrier otherwise resembles the Stoner 63 or Heckler & Koch G36. In June 2011, SOCOM announced it would ...

30 caliber M1 Garand rifles, three M1 Carbine rifles, 10 gauge 12 shotguns, three 7.62 bolt-action sniper rifles, three M79 grenade launchers, a 9-millimeter Uzi machine pistol, a .45 caliber pistol ...