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There is a reason the M1 Carbine keeps winning people over eighty years after it first showed up. At 5.4 pounds and just under 36 inches long, it is one of the handiest semi-auto rifles ever designed, and the Auto-Ordnance AOM130 brings that formula back without the collector price tag or the worn-out bore of a wartime original. Every one of these is built with newly manufactured parts on modern CNC equipment at Kahr's plant in Worcester, Massachusetts, so you get the GI look and feel with fresh steel underneath.
Auto-Ordnance paid attention to the stuff that matters on a reproduction. The American walnut stock and handguard are the real deal, the metalwork wears a proper parkerized finish that holds up well with a light coat of oil, and period-correct touches like the flat bolt and barrel band keep the profile true to the original. Sights are the classic blade front with a flip-style rear peep, and the push-button crossbolt safety sits right where GI carbines had it in the early production runs. Even the receiver markings follow the traditional layout.
Chambered in .30 Carbine, this rifle feeds from the included 15-round stick magazine and gives you 15+1 on tap. Recoil is soft, muzzle blast is mild, and the light weight makes it a natural for all-day carry, quick handling in tight spots, and range sessions that do not wear you out. That combination is exactly why so many folks pick one up for home defense, ranch duty, or casual plinking, and why new shooters and smaller-framed family members tend to gravitate toward it at the range.
Whether you are a history buff who wants a shootable piece of Americana or you just appreciate a light, quick-pointing carbine that does not beat you up, the AOM130 checks the boxes. It pairs great with GI-style slings, oilers, and surplus-style gear if you want to complete the look.
No, and that is a good thing. Every AOM130 is built with all newly manufactured parts on precision CNC machinery at Kahr's facility in Worcester, Massachusetts. You get the authentic GI look without gambling on worn wartime components.
Yes, it uses standard M1 Carbine pattern magazines, so quality aftermarket and GI-style mags in various capacities will fit. As with any carbine, magazine quality drives reliability, so stick with well-made mags and it should run smoothly.
It is one of the softest-recoiling centerfire rifle rounds out there, closer to a heavy pistol cartridge than a full-power rifle round. Combined with the 5.4 pound weight and compact 35.75 inch length, this carbine is easy for just about anyone in the household to manage.
It wears the classic military setup, a blade front sight paired with a flip-style rear peep with two apertures for near and far ranges. It is the same simple, fast arrangement found on early GI carbines and works well for practical distances.
| UPC | 602686313056 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AOM130 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Black Parkerized |
| Barrel Length | 18" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .30 Carbine |
| Capacity | 15 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 36 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 / 15 rd. Stick |
| Package Height | 4.1 |
| Package Width | 11.0 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Crossbolt |
| Shipping Weight | 11.3 |
| Sights | Blade Front/Flip Style Rear |
| State Restriction (IL) | NO SALE TO ILLINOIS PICA |
| State Restriction (OR) | NO SALE TO OREGON |
| State Restriction (RI) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO RHODE ISLAND |
| State Restriction (WA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO WASHINGTON |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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