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Post by kalbs on May 24, 2007 1:03:42 GMT 8
Check This out!  |
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Post by OneZero on May 24, 2007 9:18:57 GMT 8
can't see the image... is this available at MK already?
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Post by LRRP-HK on May 24, 2007 9:26:15 GMT 8
Not sure 1-0 but am always willing to look. After I bought that Boyi M4 I'm quicly becoming a China made AEG convert. You can't beat the prices.
Should be available very soon in MK!
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Post by stuka on May 25, 2007 15:57:47 GMT 8
Wow, look nice & good for my P42 USMC camo, kalbs.
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Post by kalbs on May 25, 2007 18:34:39 GMT 8
It's definatly you Stuka. I love my TM Tommy and this looks as good
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Post by OneZero on Jun 22, 2007 13:51:32 GMT 8
The 'Dhong' told me he saw this at MK already...and it ain't bad lookin' for $650
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Post by kalbs on Jun 22, 2007 20:57:59 GMT 8
I gotta see this! Will head to MK this weekend
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Post by kalbs on Jun 23, 2007 8:50:40 GMT 8
Just a thought... how could you get those silly marking off of this AEG? Real M1A1's from the "era" didn't have them. Auto Ordinance makes the comercial version today which is semi-auto. I wonder if it is the same upper reciever and outer barrel assembly as TM's; of which I have in my parts box.
As a note too. Peter has two 20 rnd 5 pocket pouches left in his shop last time I looked. I find the short 20rnd mags work flawlessly while the longer 30rnd types tend to not works so well.
Some Tommy facts:
-The 30 rnd box mags came out in late WW2.
-The 20rnd box mag was issued prior to WW2 as the drum had jamming problems.
-Only the 1928 versions Tommy can hold the 50 rnd drum mag, not the M1A1.
-The tommy was used in the early Vietnam Conflict aswell.
-The Tommy 30rnd mags are not the same as the M3 greasegun but they are the same .45 caliber.
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Post by OneZero on Jun 23, 2007 10:25:28 GMT 8
me, i think i'll just paint over it or weather it. i like my guns weathered.
how much is that 20 rnd mag pouch at Peter's? last time i checked it was $250.
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Post by kalbs on Jun 23, 2007 13:33:03 GMT 8
That's what I think it cost. I'm sure you'll get a discount. The true look for you 1-0     Auto-Ordnance produced two models of the Thompson prior to World War II- the M1921 and the M1928. The latter gun was modified in the early 1930s and became the M1928A1. Both guns were identical in their method of operation, using the delayed blowback principle.
At the start of World War II, the Thompson was the only submachine gun in the US inventory. Demand skyrocketed and simplified methods of production had to be developed. In early 1942, the Thompson was completely redesigned. The new weapon was type-classified in April 1942 as the Submachine Gun, M1.
Gone was the pre-war blued finish, replaced by the GI-issue parkerization. The newly redesigned Thompson would only accept stick magazines. The Blish Lock was retired after Auto-Ordnance found out it was unnecessary to the Thompson's operation. The M1 was still manufactured to a high standard of quality. It was further simplified as the Submachine, M1A1.
As the war progressed, HQMC decided to replace all submachine guns with M1 carbines. This goal was never achieved, although the number of submachine guns in front line service decreased with each new Table of Organization.
Thompsons were widely issued to the Raiders and Paramarines. For example, in the 2nd Raider Battalion, each fire team was equipped with a Tommy Gun. In line divisions, Thompsons were issued to various Marines, dependent on the Table of Organization. At various times in the war, rifle platoon sergeants and guides and mortar squad leaders were issued with these weapons.
Marines either loved or hated the Thompson. Some valued its high volume of fire at close ranges. Other felt the gun was worthless because of its short effective range. Many Marines swore by the stopping power of the .45 ACP cartridge. Others felt the gun was much too heavy. |
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Post by OneZero on Jun 23, 2007 22:18:16 GMT 8
nice background info on the M1A1
hey, i think we can re-create the 1st photo you got there kalbs... using the P42s with the M1A1 and the BAR.
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Post by kalbs on Jun 23, 2007 22:42:02 GMT 8
Even the second photo...who what's their teeth knocked out?
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Post by OneZero on Jun 23, 2007 23:31:33 GMT 8
got this pic from another forum  looks good huh? ...nope, it looks VERY GOOD! |
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Post by checksix on Jun 25, 2007 23:33:41 GMT 8
its in stock and we have it at CheckSix too... Kalbs, and this time it has no markings, i think that aeg (with markings) was made under some co. overseas. you could see in the box that it has multi lingual informations. also there is a big red sticker with "not for sale in hk" ;D however, its not to raise an eyebrow if you ask the chinese guys to make it for you...you know the consequence...    |
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Post by OneZero on Jun 26, 2007 23:09:22 GMT 8
Check6, thanks for posting.
some of the guys are interested in the Tommy...can you pm me your best price?
tnx
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