Baker1425 Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) I'm new to the Thompson life, I've got a Savage and it needs a drum. I've have heard and read that quality is all over the place. I'm not going to be able to afford an original anytime soon, so I'm down to a Kahr or a Sarco. The Sarco is 160 and the Kahr is around 240. I don't know whose quality and support for issues may be better. thanks! http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/thompson-50-round.aspx https://www.natchezss.com/kahr-arms-thompson-smg-magazine-45-acp-50-rd-drum.html Edited February 21, 2018 by Baker1425 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Welcome to the board. Get a drum from Don Bell at Omega Weapon Systems.He has the Taiwan copy of the WW2 Drum and it will be better than Kahr and quitepossibly the same drum Sarco is selling but for $180. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halftrack Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 The sarco drum is the same Taiwanese drum. Its a steal for the quality and functionality. Just bought one and it works perfect. Minus the lack of WW2 markings, its an awesome deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Dudley Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 All my Taiwan L drums (4) run like a top out of the box. U D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Mills Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Saw one on Gunbroker today; starting out @ $125, Buy It Now $150. Same drum I believe. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/749616949 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petroleum 1 Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) Thats good to hear i just bought a new one on GB to try. Edited February 22, 2018 by Petroleum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkel Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) The made in Taiwan "C" drums are also good to go. Taiwanese L drum Edited June 1, 2018 by timkel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 (edited) Is this the same one Gun Parts Corp is selling? In addition I recently read, and I wish I could remember where, that at a recent shoot a new Taiwan repo C drum was tested with a couple of 100 round dumps and it worked perfectly. I wonder if these 50's are from the same source. If anyone has read the same test please refresh my memory. Edited June 1, 2018 by Tiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95mustang Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 Is this the same one Gun Parts Corp is selling? In addition I recently read, and I wish I could remember where, that at a recent shoot a new Taiwan repo C drum was tested with a couple of 100 round dumps and it worked perfectly. I wonder if these 50's are from the same source. If anyone has read the same test please refresh my memory.the L drum at Sarco or Gun Parts Corp is the same Taiwanese drumand they run beautifully . I have 1 from either source . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 (edited) And GPC has free shipping as well as a liberal return policy if, by chance, you have a problem. Edited June 1, 2018 by Tiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Mills Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/773896273Same L drum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/773896273Same L drum.Yea but added shipping and a 3.5% CC up charge makes GPC look pretty good with their return policy and free shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petroleum 1 Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 If you mail the GB guy a check even with the shipping you would save almost $18. Just sayn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief762 Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) The Taiwanese Crosby repro drums are first class instruments and run great, but are not greased from the factory. Owners of these drums would be wise to pack them with grease so as not to prematurely wear them out. Other threads on the board describe a tool used to correctly pack the new drums.Chief762 Edited June 4, 2018 by Chief762 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkel Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 I pump until the grease comes out at the staked points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Mills Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 If you mail the GB guy a check even with the shipping you would save almost $18. Just saynHe has a website too. No GB fees there. I'll see if I have it saved somewhere. Nice guy too. Lotsa surplus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petroleum 1 Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 If you mail the GB guy a check even with the shipping you would save almost $18. Just saynHe has a website too. No GB fees there. I'll see if I have it saved somewhere. Nice guy too. Lotsa surplus.I bought a drum from him and was very satisfied with the transaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 If you mail the GB guy a check even with the shipping you would save almost $18. Just saynHe has a website too. No GB fees there. I'll see if I have it saved somewhere. Nice guy too. Lotsa surplus.Please post his web site. This would also save him the GB fee. I would be very interested in buying from him directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 The Taiwanese Crosby repro drums are first class instruments and run great, but are not greased from the factory. Owners of these drums would be wise to pack them with grease so as not to prematurely wear them out. Other threads on the board describe a tool used to correctly pack the new drums.Chief762Thanks for that bit of info. Can you point me to the thread on the greasing tool, I can't seem to find that thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrgh1934 Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 I have 2 Kahr L drums recently purchased .The rivets that secure the name plate are too wide making the drum impossible to load into gun. Essentially these drums are too wide.They look great but mine are totally non functional . Hopefully they will take them back.The Crosby repros sound much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief762 Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 Tiz, Check with GUTTERATT, a member on the Boards. He had some drum greasing tools he had made that were for sale a couple of years ago. Failing that, some generous board member might loan you one, as they did me. Once the drum is greased, it'll never need it again. Hope this helps.Chief762 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 Tiz, Check with GUTTERATT, a member on the Boards. He had some drum greasing tools he had made that were for sale a couple of years ago. Failing that, some generous board member might loan you one, as they did me. Once the drum is greased, it'll never need it again. Hope this helps.Chief762Roger that, and thanks very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 Anyone interested in loaning or renting me a drum greaser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk VII Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 I've still got the greaser that I made, though one in the continental US may be cheaper on the shipping. http://www.fototime.com/A0378FA3C762B22/standard.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 I've still got the greaser that I made, though one in the continental US may be cheaper on the shipping. http://www.fototime.com/A0378FA3C762B22/standard.jpgIt appears that you machined it yourself, correct? What material did you use, steel or aluminum. I never thought of making one until I saw yours. Daaaaaaaaah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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