Will It Fire?: The Royal Tiger Imports Ethiopian M1 Carbine
AZCactusTac
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In this episode, we take my RTI (Royal Tiger Imports) U.S. Postal Meter M1 Carbine—recently imported from Ethiopia—out to the range to answer one simple question: Will it fire?
Royal Tiger Imports carbines are known to be a mixed bag. Some turn out to be surprisingly solid shooters, while others require significant work before they’re range-ready. In this video, I walk through my personal RTI experience, give some background on this U.S. Postal Meter–marked M1 Carbine, and put rounds downrange to see how it performs after decades overseas.
We’ll cover:
Brief history of U.S. Postal Meter M1 Carbines
What to expect from Ethiopian RTI imports
Pre-range inspection and observations
Live-fire testing and reliability impressions
Whether this RTI import exceeded—or confirmed—expectations
If you’ve been considering an RTI M1 Carbine or already own one, this video will help set realistic expectations and highlight what to look for before hitting the range.
Subscribe for more collector-focused firearms content, including historical overviews, unboxings, inspections, and range tests.
Standard Firearm Disclaimer
This video is for educational and historical purposes only.
I am not selling, transferring, or promoting the sale of any firearms or firearm components. All firearms shown are legally owned and configured in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. No full-auto firearms are demonstrated—only legal semi-automatic firearms.
Always follow the four rules of firearm safety, comply with all applicable laws, and seek professional assistance if you are unsure about the condition or operation of a firearm.
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Will It Fire?: The Royal Tiger Imports Ethiopian M1 Carbine
AZCactusTac
2,913 views
In this episode, we take my RTI (Royal Tiger Imports) U.S. Postal Meter M1 Carbine—recently imported from Ethiopia—out to the range to answer one simple question: Will it fire?
Royal Tiger Imports carbines are known to be a mixed bag. Some turn out to be surprisingly solid shooters, while others require significant work before they’re range-ready. In this video, I walk through my personal RTI experience, give some background on this U.S. Postal Meter–marked M1 Carbine, and put rounds downrange to see how it performs after decades overseas.
We’ll cover:
Brief history of U.S. Postal Meter M1 Carbines
What to expect from Ethiopian RTI imports
Pre-range inspection and observations
Live-fire testing and reliability impressions
Whether this RTI import exceeded—or confirmed—expectations
If you’ve been considering an RTI M1 Carbine or already own one, this video will help set realistic expectations and highlight what to look for before hitting the range.
Subscribe for more collector-focused firearms content, including historical overviews, unboxings, inspections, and range tests.
Standard Firearm Disclaimer
This video is for educational and historical purposes only.
I am not selling, transferring, or promoting the sale of any firearms or firearm components. All firearms shown are legally owned and configured in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. No full-auto firearms are demonstrated—only legal semi-automatic firearms.
Always follow the four rules of firearm safety, comply with all applicable laws, and seek professional assistance if you are unsure about the condition or operation of a firearm.