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Check to see if if the Feed Ramp is smooth.

Sometimes they have rough machining marks.

I polished mine when the Barrel was off to have access from both ends.

Polished it with a Dremel with a flex shaft using the polishes and grits that came with the Dremel kit.

Mine is getting polished as we speak. A friend of mine is a master.

[Hi, new here so hopefully I am not beating a dead horse.]

Thanks for the replies. I would vote up your replies but it seems I have met my quota for the day.

[Hi, new here so hopefully I am not beating a dead horse.]

One other question.

I reload for my other .45's

Anyone have a favorite recipe that they might wish to share?

Thanks, I have read that others like the Winchester as well. I an not a huge fan of White box but maybe the .45 is better than the 9mm.

[Hi, new here so hopefully I am not beating a dead horse.]

One other question.
I reload for my other .45's
Anyone have a favorite recipe that they might wish to share?

[Hi, new here so hopefully I am not beating a dead horse.]

Hi, I'm Scott.

I picked up a Thompson T1B14 (Auto Ordnance) this week in a trade.
I have wanted one since I was a kid watching Sgt. Chip Sanders on Combat.

Hopefully you folks will not mind a few rookie questions.

I want to polish the innards a bit and wonder if anyone has a few tips on the best parts to polish? (and what should be left alone.)

Any brand of ammo work best for you?

I know that the book says no steel but wonder if Aluminum is ok?

 

I have seen a lot of talk about replacement springs and I am wondering what the current best practice is? Does anyone currently sell the nylon buffer or does someone have a template for making my own? What is the thickness?

Thanks for any input you may be able to provide.