New Thompson 1927 A1

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I'm also posing my questions about this situation on other gun forums. The SMG sent me to the semi-auto section, but also suggested that the differing catch and mag catch hole configuration was a possible source of woe. The responder also offered that the rattling stick mags is very prevalent, but should not affect anything. Examination of the arrangement leads me to think that if the mag can be induced to ride higher, this would take care of it--that the deflections in whatever direction won't matter as long as the rounds can successfully jump the gap between mag and receiver as they are pushed forward. I've noticed that the bolt doesn't overlap the butt of the case much when they meet, and there is still lots of clearance between it and the feed lips; so, the entire stick could sit a touch higher.

Eric, OMG! I'm shooting mine and recommending the same for you! When this cycles properly, it is pretty sweet--very little recoil, due to its mass, and surprisingly quiet from the operator's position, way quieter than my 1911 to shoot. No numbered parts to break, and if one does, replacements seem lots easier to buy than Luger parts. If you're careful with the outside finishes, how much wear is going to occur if you run a few hundred rounds through it? I think that the difference in collectability this would make would be worth the experience. These things are definitely expensive (for what you get) new, and pretty pricey used, as well. I don't exactly plan to burn up the track with mine, but I think it is a positive thing in one respect to establish that it can, indeed, run--without stumbling!

And, yeah, these are 13 pounds unloaded. Add a full 100 round drum, and it's like holding two bags of sugar at arm's length!