I bought some Thompson parts at a show over the weekend and there was an actuator in the pile that looks to be cast. It has a line around it in the middle and definitely does not looked to be milled out like the other ones I have. It seems to fit and function the same but I did not fire the gun with it in. Are these a newer west hurley type part or some cheap repro and are they safe to use? Thanks, Dan
1928a1 Actuator
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Roland the Thompsongunner
, Oct 01 2005 05:52 AM
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Roland the Thompsongunner
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Posted 01 October 2005 - 05:52 AM
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Posted 02 October 2005 - 07:26 PM
WH made cast actuators. They are not known for quality and are regularly replaced with GI parts to insure good function. They have been known to bend & break above the lock slot.
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Posted 03 October 2005 - 05:30 AM
Thanks PK! That actuator ain't goin' in my gun! Dan
