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Purchased some springs from McMaster Carr ,Thank You everyone for previous posts on this.

Obtained a new firing pin spring and cocking knob from Kahr Arms to replace the " cheese grater" knob on my early WH 1927A1.

 

So, the new springs make charging the piece much easier but are a pain to install. Thinking about Reising guns I modified the recoil spring guide rods on the Tommy gun. See attached pics.

 

Drill a small hole, about .062" in end of each rod, just big enough for a paper clip. Carefully deburr and good to go.

 

Compress spring on rod, insert paper clip through hole to hold spring in place, repeat for other rod. Install in gun the remove paper clips ! No more cursing as hand slips and springs fly out !

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Greeting,

 

I'm new here and recently bought a T1 (1927A-1) and have the same issue many of you also have had.

 

I'ts very difficult to cock this gun due to the springs and round cocking bolt on top and I can't shoot a 20 round clip without it jamming. I'm using the specified amo and shot about 150 rounds through it so far. I've got feed issues where the round gets stuck half way out of the clip. The bolt doesn't always eject the shell, The bolt doesn't always push the round the entire way into the chamber. The bolt does not stay in the open position after the last round has been fired. I striped it down and oil it but I fear this may not work. I was shooting American Eagle and magnatec 45 ACP 280 gr Bras round nose ammo. Shoots great when it fires but to buy a new gun that doesn't function as intended is a big disappointment. Also after a couple week of sitting in my safe I notice a rust haze on the barrel so I oiled that all down. Did I but a lemon and return it for another one??

 

Also I'm looking for more details on changing the springs and adding buffer plate to make using the gun easier to use. I've read many post but my questions is what would the part numbers be for the springs people are ordering form Master Carr? Where would I get a buffer plate (Part Number?)? I've got the top cocking ball which is a B----- to use, does someone make a longer that still open in the middle to see the front sight? I've searched the web for spring kits but didn't find anything.

 

One other thing, Is there a way to insert the clips without having to the release lever. The catch has a taper to it so it looks like it would slide right it but it don't. Can't imagine it took two hands to put a clip in real life combat.

 

Looking for advice since I'm new to the gun and would really like to have one that functions dependably and easier. I appreciate your help.

 

It's fun to shoot and pretty accurate when it works.

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I have learned that "most" feeding issues are the fault of the magazine. They sometimes need to be "tweaked" a bit at the feed lips.

 

As to a spring kit I'd recommend you PM "Deerslayer" here on this forum. With his EZ Pull Spring Kit installed you should have no problems cocking your gun with the existing actuator knob.

 

Others that know much more than me will probably chime-in shortly.

 

Also, check the front of your bolt face for bends or "squashed" areas. It should be perfectly round. Mine was squashed due to what I have been told was improper heat treating. I sent my entire TM1 back to Kahr and they replaced the bolt.

 

Hope this helps a bit...

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