Trommelmagazine remarks

Vlim · 05-26-2009, 11:44 AM

Hi,

Finally got a chance to check certain aspects of the TM with an LP08 and stock.

The drum magazine itself was a partially restored barn find of the non-functional kind, but I managed to get some stuff tested anyway.

Some observations:
-You can't attach the stock with the TM in the pistol. The magazine gets in the way.
-With and without stock, the TM throws the whole set off balance, as the drum is placed off centre.
-With stock and TM in place, I found it difficult to get a good shooting stance and a decent aim, as the TM got in the way of my left (supporting) elbow. Lying down with it, is a bit of a challenge as well.

Although it is a cute piece of kit, this makes my wonder whether it is actually as functional as thought? I know some of use have shot with the TM, I wonder what their thoughts on the subject are?

All in all, an LP08 with normal magazines is a pretty functional piece of kit, the stock comes on and off quite quickly, balance and handling is perfect, only the 8-round capacity lets it down, but this is greatly compensated by carrying lots of magazines.

05-26-2009, 11:44 AM	#1
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Trommelmagazine remarks Hi, Finally got a chance to check certain aspects of the TM with an LP08 and stock. The drum magazine itself was a partially restored barn find of the non-functional kind, but I managed to get some stuff tested anyway. Some observations: -You can't attach the stock with the TM in the pistol. The magazine gets in the way. -With and without stock, the TM throws the whole set off balance, as the drum is placed off centre. -With stock and TM in place, I found it difficult to get a good shooting stance and a decent aim, as the TM got in the way of my left (supporting) elbow. Lying down with it, is a bit of a challenge as well. Although it is a cute piece of kit, this makes my wonder whether it is actually as functional as thought? I know some of use have shot with the TM, I wonder what their thoughts on the subject are? All in all, an LP08 with normal magazines is a pretty functional piece of kit, the stock comes on and off quite quickly, balance and handling is perfect, only the 8-round capacity lets it down, but this is greatly compensated by carrying lots of magazines.