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The M1 Garand is a .30-06 caliber, gas-operated, semi-automatic rifle that was the standard-issue service rifle for the U.S. military from 1936 to 1957. It weighs around 9.5 pounds, is 43.5 inches long, and is fed by an 8-round en bloc clip that ejects with a distinctive "ping" sound when empty.

Renowned for its reliability and rapid rate of fire compared to contemporary bolt-action rifles, it was a primary infantry weapon in WWII and the Korean War.

The M1 Carbine is a lightweight, semi-automatic carbine chambered in the less powerful .30 Carbine cartridge. Developed during WWII for support troops (e.g., officers, medics, drivers) who needed a weapon more effective than a pistol but lighter and more compact than the M1 Garand, it typically uses 15 or 30-round detachable box magazines. It weighs around 5.2 pounds and is 35.6 inches long.

Key Differences:

Caliber & Power: The M1 Garand fires the powerful .30-06 Springfield rifle cartridge, offering greater range and stopping power. The M1 Carbine fires the much smaller .30 Carbine cartridge, which has less power and a shorter effective range.

Size & Weight: The M1 Garand is a full-sized rifle, significantly longer and almost twice as heavy as the M1 Carbine. The M1 Carbine was designed for portability and ease of handling.

Feed System: The M1 Garand uses an 8-round en bloc clip, while the M1 Carbine uses detachable box magazines (15 or 30 rounds).

Intended Role: The M1 Garand was the primary battle rifle for frontline infantry, whereas the M1 Carbine was intended as a personal defense weapon for support personnel.