Chiappa M1-9
Chiappa Firearms · Carbine · In Production · 2011
Also known as: Chiappa M1-9 MBR, Chiappa M1-9 Carbine
Overview
The Chiappa M1-9 is an Italian-made, 9x19mm pistol-caliber carbine styled after the classic World War II M1 Carbine, built by Chiappa Firearms. Rather than a gas-operated .30 Carbine action, the M1-9 uses a simple, robust straight-blowback mechanism with a deliberately heavy bolt carrier to manage 9mm Parabellum pressures, making it reliable and easy to maintain. It feeds from standard Beretta 92-pattern magazines - typically supplied with two 10-round magazines, with 15-, 17-, and 30-round magazines fitting and feeding as well - and carries the M1 Carbine's familiar profile, adjustable M1-style sights, manual safety, and a choice of wood or polymer stock. It is sold as an affordable, low-recoil range and plinking carbine that pairs well with a 9mm sidearm.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2720 g (95.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 921 mm (36.26") |
| Barrel Length | 483 mm (19.02") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Matte Blued |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: M1 Carbine Styling, Straight Blowback Action, Accepts Beretta 92 Magazines, Alloy Receiver, Adjustable M1 Style Sights, Blade Front Sight, Available Wood Or Polymer Stock
Variants
- Chiappa M1-22 — Rimfire
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Civilian Sport and Collector Market · adopted 2011 · as M1-9
Production
Production years: 2011-present
Ongoing commercial production by Chiappa Firearms; total figures not published.
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Receiver is an alloy/aluminum casting with a steel barrel and bolt; the heavy bolt carrier is what allows blowback operation in 9mm. The sibling Chiappa M1-22 reproduces the same M1 Carbine styling in .22 LR rimfire. Magazine compatibility with the widely available Beretta 92 platform is a key selling point.
Background
Chiappa reimagined the GI carbine for a new era - keeping the M1's beloved silhouette but swapping the gas system for a simple 9mm blowback action that feeds from the same Beretta 92 magazines a shooter already carries in their pistol.