What New Thompson Part Would You Want Made?

[full auto 45]

Lets just say that if there was somebody that could/would make certain parts for a Thompson, what would it be? Not a drum or receiver or a lower, but what internal part, lever, actuator, buffer pilot or part like that would you have made? And why?

[Norm]

OK Mike,

 

I went with select levers. They are unversal to FA and SA (safety lever).

 

I wish someone would make a 21 style safety lever modified ao that it would not scratch the finish on trigger frame (like the 'pin' type selectors.)

 

Norm

 

[giantpanda4]

Ditto what Norm said!

Comp is my second choice, but I want a 21 first style comp made (fits a 5/8-28 thread...).

[JimFromFL]

QUOTE (Norm @ Oct 17 2004, 10:22 PM)

I went with select levers. They are unversal to FA and SA (safety lever). I wish someone would make a 21 style safety lever modified ao that it would not scratch the finish on trigger frame (like the 'pin' type selectors.) Norm

This is my choice as well. Shave about 1-2mm off the metal that is near the frame and it would be great.

 

 

[Norm]

OK, who voted for #10! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/dry.gif

[Sgt]

Original paddle style selector levels seem to be excessively high, so that is my vote.

[john]

Other.....as in Decent knurled actuators. Everything else (with the exception of decent knurled selectors) is available in somewhat sufficient numbers to make them obtainable. And I already have knurled paddle selectors on my gun, but I don't have a spare actuator.....

 

My "logic" of sorts!! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/wink.gif

 

john

[Mike45]

I vote for the piece that is never in a parts kit. Why ? There are not enough to go around. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/blink.gif

[21 smoker]

Every Thompson I own has the 21 type selectors anyway,so my vote would be for 21 style actuators and knurled 28 actuators...and low cost drums...C and L...wishful thinking. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/wink.gif

[Merry Ploughboy]

Request is for new parts, not new manufacture of conventional parts

 

For improved operator ergonometrics:

 

Selector: Paddle type, approx 0.25 mm larger radius than conventional, cross-hatched on top and bottom as well as edge surfaces.

 

Safety: Pin type except with cross-hatching all around the 1.25 cm. on pin end (opposite of shaft end).

 

Magazine catch: With lower edge of “pad†area where operator pushes to release magazine shaped similar to the aftermarket extended safety that is sold for 1911 pistols.

 

 

For products not currently offered:

 

Flash hider: For M1M1A1, clamp-on similar to M1/M2 Carbine except not a megaphone, rather a bird cage type hider.

 

Heat shield: For top half of barrel.

 

 

MP

[TSMG28]

Under the Other category, as others have already mentioned: knurled actuators, both 21 and 28. I also vote for knurled safety and selector levers.

[marks]

I voted for 10 because I'm a funny man. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/blink.gif

[1921A]

Me too! All guns are evil - didn't you know!

[luger08]

Knurled paddle type selectors. Present ones when availible to high priced for my pocketbook.

 

Luger08

[LIONHART]

I voted for Levers too. Damon already produces Stock Slides, PK was offering his Grip Mounts, and another individual offers '21 actuators.

[John Jr]

BBLS

 

 

 

[TD.]

I voted for levers (Colt 21 style) but on second thought I would like to see someone reproduce the staff assembly for the Lyman adjustable rear sight. This would allow the owners of WH Thompsons the option of swapping out only the staff assembly and not having to worry about changing the base assembly, rivets, etc.

 

With that in mind, does anyone have a Lyman Staff Assembly they want to part with?

[Walter63a]

I voted for the Blish locks; don't ask me why! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/blink.gif I guess it would be nice to know that someone can produce them correctly, so that they function and last. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/smile.gif It would also be nice if someone was reproducing all the original Colt and WWII type sights, since these are currently going for hundreds of dollars each! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/cool.gif

[96lt1ss]

Voted for levers, the pin type always looked so cheap and unfitting for any variation. Obviously knurled with proper clearance not to mar the reciever finish.

[DDAYJune6]

i vote for a reciever http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/tongue.gif

 

realistically, if thompson prices keep going up, and with me being 18 and still having 3 years left before i can legally buy one, ill more then likely never own a thompson in my lifetime

Edited October 20, 2004 by DDAYJune6

[AZDoug]

Actuators. real, indistinguishable from the original 1928 actuators. They seem to be a part more prone to breakage than other parts.

 

Doug

[Zamm]

Levers levers lerver!

Zamm

[full auto 45]

Looks like the switch levers has a 3-1 lead on anything else. Except for the 5 who obviously are closet Democrats in hiding. This info will go to my local machinist who can whip these things up. He has already made the original Colt style levers, knurling and all, and sells those for $350-$500 a set. He can't make enough of those for the demand right now! So we talked about these the other day and he is going to do some work and let me know. I will let everybody know when he gets back and gets started on parts. Keep the info and suggestions coming in.

[LIONHART]

QUOTE

He has already made the original Colt style levers, knurling and all, and sells those for $350-$500 a set

 

WTF?! Surly, you jest.. $350.00-$500.00 for two levers! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/laugh.gif If that ain't Thompson Greed, I don't know what is..

[full auto 45]

Make some. You'll see how much time is involved.