Ten rounds, an 18 inch barrel and a walnut stock: the Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbine in .30 Carbine is as plain as it sounds, and that is a virtue. It is a new, current production rifle, built in the style of the carbine American troops used in the war and in Korea.

The carbine is a light semi-automatic rifle. It is easy to carry, easy to handle and easy to shoot. The recoil is low, the controls are simple, and the sights are the military style. For beginners, it is one of the friendliest rifles around, and for experienced shooters it brings history in a modest package.

Farmers and ranchers have long kept M1 Carbines in barns and trucks. They deal with pests and snakes at close range, and the light weight means it stays handy. The .30 Carbine cartridge is not a deer round everywhere, so check game laws if you plan to hunt.

Keep the wood dry and the metal oiled. A sling and an extra magazine make it better equipped.

It ships to a licensed dealer you choose, and the background check takes place there.