lamellarllc Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 As I wait for my paperwork I need inspiration to get me more excited than I already am. How did you enjoy your conversions ect? Does it feel like a different gun after you SBR'ed it,ect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anticus Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Yes and yes. Look and feel, handling is just right. Accuracy didn't suffer at all, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostsoldier Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I SBR'd my M1A1 strictly for WW2 reenacting purposes (I installed a BFA and reworked the mag catch for FA mags) , and it looks so much more "GI" with the shorter barrel and surplus GI wood and fittings. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anticus Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Here's a thread with some pics of SBR's (includIng mine). http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=16763&hl= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamellarllc Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 WOW damn they look so much better, got to handle a full auto 28 today and cant wait, just cant wait...........! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anticus Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 You'll want to stock up on .45 ACP ammo. Everyone has their preferred fodder. My fave is Winchester White Box, but the guns will run with most brands. I've fired everything from Blazer to Israeli military SMG ammo without a hiccup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe H Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 They just don't look right with a 16" barrel. These were made with GI parts kits and Philly Ord 80% receivers. Back when I did these the tax stamps took less than 3 months . Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadycon Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Joe H;These are SA, right?What did you do to trigger assy to make SA?Do they fire on closed bolt?Just courious because I may want to build one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe H Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 shadycon, Yes they work semi auto only and fire from a closed bolt. You have to modify way more than the trigger assembly to meet ATF requirements. Not a kitchen table project. There are a couple of ways to do the mods. Mine is very similar to the Kahr. If you are interested in the details go to weaponsguild.com and click on the Thompson "parts kit builds" section. You will find plenty of options. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasel Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Weaponsguild is the place to check out the tommys that are built into semi's Weasel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarawa1943 Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) I previously owned an old AO West Hurley M1 with a 16" barrel and at the time never knew about the SBR process. I always thought that it looked strange, since I always watched Combat, Gallant Men and every other war movie growing up seeing all those Thompsons with the short barrels. Now that I have built my own, I filed my Form 1 prior to completing the gun and was approved about a week ago. The gun is engeaved and I am just waiting to test fire it. Edited July 29, 2015 by tarawa1943 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamellarllc Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 I like it let us know how it shoots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedal2metal Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 So cool; looks great! I bought my M1 back in 1998 (its a '97 model) at a gun show on a whim and am now just getting around to the sbr paperwork. I think they look 100% better w/ the correct length barrels; it's pretty dumb when you think about the hoops to jump through... what a silly law. My brother did a Krink a few yrs ago and that got me back into it. Is doing it as a trust faster? Some say yes... Anyways, you guys have helped inspire me to do it. I previously owned an old AO West Hurley M1 with a 16" barrel and at the time never knew about the SBR process. I always thought that it looked strange, since I always watched Combat, Gallant Men and every other war movie growing up seeing all those Thompsons with the short barrels. Now that I have built my own, I filed my Form 1 prior to completing the gun and was approved about a week ago. The gun is engeaved and I am just waiting to test fire it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarawa1943 Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 I did an LLC. I used the eform webpage and the onlything I had to provide were pdfs of my business. Just two scans. There was no photos to attach or any law enforcement signatures. Just one page of the form 1.............. and $200.00 of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedal2metal Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 I did an LLC. I used the eform webpage and the onlything I had to provide were pdfs of my business. Just two scans. There was no photos to attach or any law enforcement signatures. Just one page of the form 1.............. and $200.00 of course!Yea, that's big part of it.. lol. Still worth it in the long run if one cannot afford a full-auto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamellarllc Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 my paper work and check is going out today!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedal2metal Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) my paper work and check is going out today!!!Sweet; congrats! They never did cash my brother's check, believe it or not! And, It's been 2 or 3 years now since he did his Krink and they sent the stamp to him & everything in about 4 months. weird, huh?? Edited July 31, 2015 by pedal2metal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamellarllc Posted August 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 LOL that's an odd one!! on mine I went the pistol route and once my paperwork come back its off the my machine gut for the lower work for the 1928 stock modification. yes I know its a pistol but it hasn't dialed yet and I am at 1500 or so round count, plus I was told from the " War department" I had a budged! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Anyone put a 10.5" m1 barrel and horizontal handguard on a 1927a1 gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Here are my SBR'd Thompsons - one model 1927 and one model M1. Both are Kahr guns and were my first foray into the world of NFA firearms. I have found them to be SO much better looking and handling than the longer barreled versions. They now look and feel "right". Accuracy is about the same regardless of barrel length. And they seem to draw more interest at the range than the longer-barreled versions. I had to wait 10 months for my tax stamps. Hopefully your wait will be shorter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Here are my SBR'd Thompsons - one model 1927 and one model M1. Both are Kahr guns and were my first foray into the world of NFA firearms. I have found them to be SO much better looking and handling than the longer barreled versions. They now look and feel "right". Accuracy is about the same regardless of barrel length. And they seem to draw more interest at the range than the longer-barreled versions. I had to wait 10 months for my tax stamps. Hopefully your wait will be shorter.Very nice pair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hang-Fire Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I previously owned an old AO West Hurley M1 with a 16" barrel and at the time never knew about the SBR process. I always thought that it looked strange, since I always watched Combat, Gallant Men and every other war movie growing up seeing all those Thompsons with the short barrels. Now that I have built my own, I filed my Form 1 prior to completing the gun and was approved about a week ago. The gun is engeaved and I am just waiting to test fire it.That thing is beautiful. Is that a GI stock set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray burge Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Well worth the wait, my input. Enjoy, yes I made the case myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray burge Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Actually this is what it looks like now, updated photos. The bullet box is hidden now and I added a dedication plate as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamellarllc Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 My paper work came in here is mine!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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