Thompson 1928 A1

[CptCurl]

giantpanda4,

Good to see you here on the S&W Forums. Looks like I caught your very first post here, though your join date is 5 years ago (you lurker!).

I'll second your recommendation of the annual TATA event in Ohio. I've been there twice, and had the pleasure of meeting you there, but more recent years I've had a scheduling conflict each summer.

Kind regards,
Curl

 

[CptCurl]

Some memories from 2011 TATA event.

Setting up for the falling plate match:

A video link of TD's run to the championship:

2011-08-06_12-42-51_826.3gp - YouTube



And finally, the infamous TD dumps a C drum (100 rounds):

TD Dumps a C Drum - YouTube



Curl

 

[CLASSIC12]

I recently lucked into some mags, a weird seller had lots of different mags, supposedly accumulated them in case he buys the guns that go with it. But he does not have a Thompson, or an M14, or Steyr AUG ... Paid $ 30 apiece

The drum is the one I already had.

 

[CLASSIC12]

Then to the range, but shooting semi auto only unfortunately

Shoots decently at 50 meters off hand, for an open bolt

Also took a Colt 1911 along, shooting at 25 meters off hand

Then a field strip and some good cleaning and oiling

I love how simple and sturdy this gun is, built to last and take abuse. A real classic piece of history.

 

[03hemi]

You make those ?? Beautiful. I imagine the cost is close to what the gun cost me.

Actually no, I have about $125 or so in it with materials and all, it took a while to complete though because I kept changing my design and finish.