The carbine was a marvel for its time: weighed about 5 + lbs yet its projectile still had more energy at 100 yards than a .357 magnum at the muzzle of a four inch barrel. It had some flaws and was never expected to replace a rifle; the issued lubricant was problematic in very cold weather and was best in its semi-auto role. And more were produced than any other US small arm during WW2. And its recoil spring was not optimum. Yet, it was eagerly sought as a personal weapon.
It is better to light a flamethrower than to curse the darkness- Sir Terence Pratchett
“ III stooges si viveret et nos omnes ad quos etiam probabile est mittent custard pies”
“ III stooges si viveret et nos omnes ad quos etiam probabile est mittent custard pies”