It ought to be entirely possible to get the job done - as long as we folks with cash start demanding it. PK or others would be in a far better position to comment on that than I.)Īt any rate, with the TSMG you have a very LARGE design envelope for a pistol caliber and a weight constraint that ANY firearm designer could live with. (Or maybe the Numrich design is fine and the problem is pure, 100% manufacturing failure - I don't know. For me, they could use the Numrich design, one of the older traditional designs, or an entirely new design as long as they met the criteria above!Ĭompanies have been having enough trouble producing the current Kahr design for long enough that I believe rethinking the internals probably ought to be on the table. And in order to accomplish that, I feel the options are completely open. I believe anyone who accomplished that would cash in on an empty market. So, in my mind, the only constraints that should be in place for a currently manufactured semi-auto is that it: (1) appropriately maintain the historical TSMG handling and appearance, (2) exhibit high reliability and good performance, (3) be available for a reasonable cost. There have in fact been MANY Thompson designs over the years. There is no "official" Thompson design today. Norm, that is exactly where I am coming from. I tried to explain that something was wrong with it or the ammo but they all were still begging to shoot it and got miffed when I said no.Īnything you can hold in your hand that cost $1,000 should work out of the box with VERY few exceptions.
I also noted that the ammo tended to jam occasionally noticed when it did jam the ejected round had "Wavy" sides to itĪ few friends who were present actually believed that my Thompson was actually Full auto.
discovered that apparently the stuff had just enough juice to cycle the action but the striker was not catching the sear, same ammo functioned fine in 1911s but the Kahr M1 had issues. the higher priced non Value Pack WWB every time I ran it same issue. Purchased a bunch of 45 ACP at Wal-Mart (still Winchester WB But the value packs. I immediately released the trigger so it was a burst of about 3 well each succeeding trigger pull resulted in automatic simulation. Well a few shots in a burst of Auto occurred. Then after verifying that I start to do some rapid fire. Semi auto first just to get the feel of the gun slow fire to see where it was hitting. Took it all to the range (private range) and loaded up some mags. I purchased a 500 round case of Winchester White box 45 ACP at a gun show. I attributed this instance to the ammunition. The guns are shipped together in a polymer hard case with the yellow Thompson Bullet logo and the words “Chicago Typewriter” in white stamped on the black case cover.Had this same sort of thing happen with my M1 Kahr. Both guns must be purchased as a set, whose manufacturer's suggested retail price is $1,971 in the United States. Just like the Thompson 1927-A1, it too is engraved with the iconic Thompson logo, the words 100th Anniversary, and lists the limited edition numbers on the frame. The pistol is shipped with one 7-round magazine. The iron sights are front and rear dovetail cut low profile. 45 ACP caliber semi-automatic pistol, offering a 5” barrel and a matte black steel frame in an overall 8.5” long package that weighs just 39 oz.
The stock is fixed, has a vertical foregrip, and is made from luxurious American walnut.Īs a matched set, the limited edition series also comes with the Thompson 1911-A1 GI Specs Anniversary. Other features include a pinned in front blade and an open rear adjustable sight. As a matched set, the limited edition series also comes with the Thompson 1911A1 GI Specs pistol