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Not sure how permanent this would be, but you could try scraping or sanding the bottom of the stock inlet so the stock slide would recess a few thousandths deeper when tightened. That would cause the wooden "flanks" on either side to bear against the trigger frame bottom and help eliminate vertical play and rocking.

 

A second possibility would be to measure the vertical play and cut a piece of steel strip or flat spring stock a thousandth or two thinner to exactly fit the "floor" of the stock slide recess, for a fairly good friction fit between the groove bottoms on either side. This shim plate would be pierced to allow operation of the latch, and wouldn't be visible if done carefully.

 

An alternative fix would be if you had a very heavy parallel-jaw vise (such as the kind used on large milling machines) you could try *carefully* squeezing the stock slide on both sides to reduce the groove width slightly, and file flat any resulting metal displacement. Depends how hard the slide is; with mild steel it wouldn't be difficult to make a small adjustment this way, but hardened or cased steel could be problematic without annealing and re-heat-treating.

 

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While frame can be peened (as is commonly done to tighten up loose 1911 frames), as Lionhart suggests Damon's staff can make a very precise fitting new latch slide. My understanding is you contact them regarding the process of sending them your frame and they will measure it and custom make a matching slide.

 

Good luck.

 

 

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I had Daemon fit one of his reproduction slides to a Numrich 28 lower I have. It fits very well now. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/wink.gif

 

Stock does not bind up when intstalling or removing, but not nearly as much "wobble" as a standard 28 slide. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif

 

Haweye Joe- since your gun is a WH, the stock slide is probably cast. Send the lower to Daemon, and purchase a reproduction slide. For the cost ($125), you won't be sorry. I have one of his reproductions, and it is much better quality (in my opinion) than the two AO (WW2 era) made sllides.

 

If you send the lower to him, he can fit the slide to the lower.

 

Norm

 

 

 

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It should have some play; it's the nature of the beast. It bothered me, too, so I cut a small rectangular piece of neoprene rubber (about 1/8" in thickness) that is now fitted between the back of the receiver and the slide. No rattling, no permanent modifications that can't be undone, and it can't be seen. When I field strip the gun (M1928A1), the little pad falls out, and is replaced when reassembling the gun.
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Hmmmmmm...

 

Kinda like the wedge you can buy to tighten up an AR15 upper/lower fit??

 

 

 

I LIKE THE IDEA!!! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/tongue.gif

 

Now if I could just find my stash of urethane....

 

john

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Thanks for the quick replies guys.. The two about getting a new one from Damon and the lil rubber wedge sound best. Do I have to send my old one off to be measured or can I just order one and install it? I was thinking about the "peening" like a 1911 but that is what I was worried that I wouldn't be able to do right...
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Personally, If I find myself trying to do anything to my Thompson that requires using a hammer, I seek the advice of a pro gunsmith. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif

 

Trying the rubber buffer sounds cheapest and easiest. If that doesn't float your boat, you may want to try sending it to Daemon.

 

Norm

 

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Hawkeye Joe,

 

One of our slides should do the trick nicely. If needed you could send us your frame and we can fit up a slide directly to it for the best fit possible. The total cost either way would be $125 plus $5 shipping. This way you could try the slide first and send it out only if needed. Shouldn't take more than a week or two to fit one up though. Let me know if I can help you.

 

Lionhart, Norm...Thanks a bunch! I am really glad you guys are happy with your stuff! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif

 

Damon

 

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