New to me AOM130

[b4uqzme]

Here's the deal. I need to stay out of gun stores

I ran across an AOM130 the other day. Asking price around $500. Looked to be in very good condition except the fore-upper was a little loose. Is that a big issue? normal? easy fix?

My real questions are: is this something that should be on my radar? I wasn't really looking for an M1. Is this something I should snap up at that price? Will I have issues finding ammo? Anything good or bad I should look for when inspecting the rifle?

For me this would just be interesting and fun. No real purpose in mind.

Thanks in advance.

Update: Went back to lgs and this rifle was on the clearance rack so I picked it up. Just starting to do my resaearch so any tips or advice would be appreciated.

[b4uqzme]

carbine on left --- carbine target on left = 20 yards (one flyer missed target) = unsupported standing

[yqtszhj]

Buy it.

[Salty]

Ammo is very hard to get at this point. Reloading components are hard to come by. Accuracy is OK. I would get the M1 or if you want a CQB rifle something like a Storm.

[b4uqzme]

yq -- I did -- thanks!

salty -- yeah -- I'm bumming about how hard it is to find ammo because this rifle is real fun to shoot! I'll keep looking. Still glad I bought it. Seller made a deal I couldn't refuse. I'm pleased with the accuracy. Thanks for the reply.

[b4uqzme]

my brother in law gave me a box of ammo today and took me golfing too! not a bad day!

[Acasper708]

Mmmmmm
I've been dreaming of a M1 for a while!
I don't like the AR coolaid and think a pimped M1 would be sweet!!

[Alfonse]

Now you can properly say "Get off my lawn."

[Bawanna]

I think ya done real good. I don't predict a bit of buyers remorse in your future.
Last range visit there was a fella with his 50 year old version shooting next to us and it was incredibly accurate.

I have an old original myself that I've never shot but I think I've changed my mind have seeing him shoot, I'm gonna shoot it and see how it shoots.
I call it my duffel bag M1 and it's just mint, but won't hurt a thing to shoot it carefully.

Ammo will be back one of these days.

[b4uqzme]

By all means shoot it. It's a hoot! I think i'll go up to the Camp Perry CMP store next week and check out his big brother... M1 Garand. Both my father and father-in-law carried those in the service.. They might even have some 30 Carbine ammo too.