Mike,
I remember in that book where Col,George had said that he had cut down a 15 round magazine to six rounds and it would fit flush with the stock.

It made the carbine that much more sleek/handy.

I remember back in '67 when Ruger came out with a Blackhawk in 30 carbine. A buddy of mine in the Navy bought one and being he was an avid reloader,needed brass.

No sweat,I "aquired" a case of fired brass and gave it to him.

If memory serves me right,he had also gotten a carbine through the DCM at that time as a companion to the Ruger.

I think that would make a nice combination.

Wayne