21 smoker Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I agree with a lot of the previous posts,.... it is in our make up,our culture..this NFA Brotherhood...nothing else comes close to the feeling of sharing,shooting,announcing a new acquisition,asking for help,cleaning,etc.....you can`t escape the thrill of holding a Colt 21..the firearm that started all of this...and the evolution of the 28,M1,M1A1,Westys...they all have their place in our hearts...which is why the `lefty libs` will never win... http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamm Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Never, ever has there been a firearm like this one. That sums it up for me. Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Baker Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Makes a good club when you run out of ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Askew Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 I've wanted one since watching reruns of the Untouchables!!!!!!! Man it just doesn't get any better than dumping a L drum. COOOOOOOOOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railroader Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Like some of the guys, I always wanted one, finally could afford one, and it never fails to put a smile on my face when shooting it or even watching someone else shoot it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1921A Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 It's like the man says ... Just shoot one. I saw and held my first 21AC when I was about 10 years old. It belonged to the Fort Wayne, IN police department. Years later, I stumbled into one of their 1921 handbooks and a AOC/E.E. Richardson sales brochure. Northern Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio were full of Thompsons, 1918 BARs and a little bit of everthing else in those days. The history of the area and the guns was spellbinding. I was lucky to see them in place and actually acquire several along the way. 21's are much too valuable to shoot now days but they still stir the blood when you pick one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGunny Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Love my M-1 AO. It took balls to carry this bad boy in combat and I tip my hat to all those that did! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/cool.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 I shot one as a kid and told my Dad that I would someday own one. That someday happened in 2000 and I haven't looked back since. I mostly use it reenacting/living history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedry Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 QUOTE (Phil Askew @ Mar 14 2006, 05:49 PM)Man it just doesn't get any better than dumping a L drum. Actually, Phil, it does get better: Dumping a C-drum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevengunner Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Designed in the U.S.A. Made in the U.S.A. Solid Smooth Dependable Powerful An American Classic A 20th Century Icon A wood & steel lover's dream Faithful companion to American troops through 3 Foreign Wars Sven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundercat97 Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 All of the above... my friends have them and man what a rush when you get to use one all day. Oh and not to mention the nice work it does to the targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecondAmend Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 To compensate for my sexual inadequacies. Unfortunately, I have an M1A1 which only has a 10 1/2" barrel without the extra lenght of the compensator on the end. Also the barrel is smooth so it doesn't have the ribs for extra pleasure either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
43FordGPW Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Cause my fore-fathers gave me the right to........... http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/laugh.gif to play with http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/tongue.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNKen Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 How about "because I got a heck of a deal on it at half the over-super inflated market value and after I got it I liked it and won't get rid of it." Not really, but it sounds good. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 All my heroes have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red9 Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 (edited) Well, I never thought of it as an investment when I purchased my M1A1 for $850 in 1978, (excluding the $200 Federal Tax Stamp). Little would I know that Thompson prices have climbed to astronomical proportions! I got mine because of its historical value. It defended our boys during wartime, and galantly served with police departments in peacetime. And sure, its very cool to shoot. There's nothing that attracts attention at the range like a Thompson. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/woot.gif Edited April 4, 2006 by Red9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nav4 Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 (edited) For me it's simply the best looking firearm on the planet. Ranks right along side a P51 , A boat tail Auburn roadster or a Chris Craft barrel back speedboat. A true , no questions asked Classic! Edited April 4, 2006 by Nav4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostsoldier Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 'Cause...let's face it... chicks dig a man toting a Thompson submachine gun (even if they can't tell a real one from a replica)...plus, it beats the hell outta throwing rocks at reenactor Krauts... http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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