Which Tommy? '28 or M1?

wakal · June 19, 2000, 12:38 PM

I have the opportunity to buy a select-fire Thompson, either a M1 in great shape or a 1928 in decent shape. I've shot both types, and like both, but can only afford one.

Advice?

Alex

tankertom · June 19, 2000, 04:10 PM

I guess it really depends on how much you like the drum. As far as I know that is the one functional difference between the 1928 and the M1. With the drums being so expensive you may just want to go with the M1 as the stick magazines are still available at a decent price.

TT

wakal · June 19, 2000, 06:16 PM

That is one of the hard parts...I already have a drum for my '27. I don't much like way the vertical foregrip handles, but I love the way it looks.

Sigh.

A

Totenkopft · June 19, 2000, 06:52 PM

here's a pic of the '28 my prefrence would be the M1 . good luck! maybe it'll hep ya decide.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...063&Sequence=0

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James K · June 20, 2000, 03:03 PM

Most of the 1928s around are the military 1928A1, which is standard with the horizontal fore end. The guns can use either the horizontal grip or the vertical grip. I think I would go with the '28, since it is closer to the classic "Tommy" gun, has the Blish lock, and can take the drums. For shooting reliability and durability, the M1A1 probably is best as it has fewer parts.

Jim

June 19, 2000, 12:38 PM	#1
wakal Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2000 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 317	I have the opportunity to buy a select-fire Thompson, either a M1 in great shape or a 1928 in decent shape. I've shot both types, and like both, but can only afford one. Advice? Alex

June 19, 2000, 04:10 PM	#2
tankertom Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 1998 Location: Northern Virginia, USA Posts: 199	I guess it really depends on how much you like the drum. As far as I know that is the one functional difference between the 1928 and the M1. With the drums being so expensive you may just want to go with the M1 as the stick magazines are still available at a decent price. TT

June 19, 2000, 06:16 PM	#3
wakal Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2000 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 317	That is one of the hard parts...I already have a drum for my '27. I don't much like way the vertical foregrip handles, but I love the way it looks. Sigh. A

June 19, 2000, 06:52 PM	#4
Totenkopft Junior Member Join Date: March 30, 2000 Posts: 1	here's a pic of the '28 my prefrence would be the M1 . good luck! maybe it'll hep ya decide. http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...063&Sequence=0 ------------------ 3-7-77 [This message has been edited by Totenkopft (edited June 19, 2000).]

June 20, 2000, 03:03 PM	#5
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Most of the 1928s around are the military 1928A1, which is standard with the horizontal fore end. The guns can use either the horizontal grip or the vertical grip. I think I would go with the '28, since it is closer to the classic "Tommy" gun, has the Blish lock, and can take the drums. For shooting reliability and durability, the M1A1 probably is best as it has fewer parts. Jim