Should not be the issued patrol rifle but definitely available with each shift.

Why not? If used with soft-point ammo, it has been reported as very reliable and quite lethal. You run into a problem when you use hardball ammo in such a small caliber, just like the 9x19mm.

Very good rifle. I own one myself. I aquired mine just in the past year. Have had no problems with Hard ball ammo. The soft lead ammo keeps jamming though. Overall a very reliable weapon. Easy to care for and operates well in almost any condition. Would make a decent patrol rifle. 15rd, 20rd or 30rd magazine. be cautious of the after market 30rds magazines. do your research.

Fun weapon....a lot of history......love mine!

Compared to all other rifles it's a wimp . But, at 150 meters it still delivers balistics of a 357 Mag. Reading the history is was designed for support troops, later adapted for paratroopers. I've carried one for years in the trunk. With soft point ammo, it's hard to beat for urban settings when you concerned about how many houses a round could pass through from a 5.56 or 7.62. DON"T BUY A PLAINFIELD manufactured M1 Carbine!!!

Its a great little plinking gun

A favorite of Officers and Airborne troops in WWII this little .30cal rifle was used extensively in LE agencies throughout the 50-70's. It is reliable for short to medium range use but quickly loses it's punch and accuracy at greater distances.

A great weapon, light weight, actuate. Great to have in the trunk of your patrol vehicle.

Fun to shoot, not sure if it is what I'd want on duty. Have problems with the 30 round mags. 15 does well.

I practice with this one only. I love it because it is accurate and lite weight.

This rifle is one of my personal favorites. Very reliable, fairly light weight, compact, but with enough punch to get the job done.

I love my little carbine I carried it as a patrol rifle for a while but I kept having so many problems with the 30 round mags I decided to stick with my M-4. I still use mine for home defense though.

A fun little gun. Kock down power enough to drop a running dear in thick brush. Never had a malfunction (use quality stuff and replace springs). Accurate in close quarters, but not really a modern patrol rifle since it doesn't have accessory rails for lights etc. Modern 5.56 would be better for urban anyway. Still it's a heck of a lot better than just a pistol!

I love the old dog its very light good patrol gun i think.good ammo is a must soft nose . Practice with the fmjs.15 rd cilps are the best to use. Im the only one who carries one in my department. I like 110 gr to a 55 gr,and its still good to 150 meters. think of it as an auto 357 mag.very good entry gun for me. close quarters like meth labs and such ,great gun but thats my opinion. Over all i feel better with it than a m4

The first long gun I ever trained with in the military. After all my years and upon retirement, received one from my brother. Carry it in my truck today. Can't go wrong with her. Top of my favorite list.