[Newgate[USAR]]

Well I have read that in the European theater the MP often used the Carbine because it was lightweight and easy to haul around. Second it was nice to have a gun that was lightweight just in case those Nazis decided to attack you wouldn't have to carry around that big ass Garand. Third paratroopers liked the rifle because it was so lightweight and easy to carry around... I'm noticing a pattern here. These guns are lightweight and compact. Which made them ideal for most guard/patrol and paratrooping situations.