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I'm a gunsmith, so I always think about those things too. And, my bolt was made in 1943. Worth having the specs, parts do wear out. That was my point of this post. It is not difficult to press in a new firing pin if you have the right tools. I've wanted a Thompson since I was probably 10 years old - finally got one, and I want it to run a good long time.
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I normally shoot reloads, but tried a box of Fiocchi 230 off the shelf & had a FTF. Did anybody (GU) read the original post? I was asking for specs, not comments and opinions. As indicated, Bob from PhilOrd was kind enough to email me back with the correct specs for the M1A1 firing pin (.040-.002"); as .044-.050" are for the 28/M1 hammer-actuated firing pins. Sounds like Fiocchi is not a good choice for my Tommy. Thanks all. NMCA
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M1A1 bolt heat treatment?
newmexicocoonass replied to newmexicocoonass's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
Bob - understood. I do color case hardening from time to time and my cut off point is WW1 and later - there's a lot of steels that I can't identify or predict how they will respond to real bone and charcoal color case hardening. I didn't think truing the sear notch would hurt, but when in doubt, ask. Appreciate all the great info !!! -
M1A1 bolt heat treatment?
newmexicocoonass replied to newmexicocoonass's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
Sounds like I need to ID the bolt. If it is cased. I wouldn't want to cut through it. NMCA -
M1A1 bolt heat treatment?
newmexicocoonass replied to newmexicocoonass's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
Some great information coming out here, thanks all. So the bolts are cased rather than through hard? NMCA -
Planning on trueing the sear notch on my M1A1 bolt as part of a tune-up. The bolt itself doesn't seem as hard as I thought it would be; file checking indicates 22-25r. Anyone know what the metal is and what the heat-treat specs are? I would imagine they were through-hardened, but I'd like to learn more before I proceed. Thanks !! Tommy
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Progress. Drilled & tapped a BRP picatinny adapter so I can use the rail or red dot. No extra holes in the receiver. EZ Pull kit is in, and smoothed out the trigger as per another post I found here somewhere. Modified the frame catch and added a trigger overtravel stop. Flared the mag channel. I was hoping to shoot it at the local match tomorrow, but it'll have to wait til I get some more mags!! NMCA El Q
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Getting ready to SBR my Kahr SA. Going from stock 16.5 to 10 or 10.5. Question: Are all Thompson barrel threads the same? Will a USGI 10.5 M1/A1 barrel fit on a Kahr SA? Will a 1928? Second question, does anyone know the weight difference between a M1 plane 10.5 and a 1928 finned ? Thanks !! NMCA El Q
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The factory sights are pretty high. The DeltaPoint has an option to come with a built-in rear sight. If you made your mount on the thompson tall enough (or trimmed the front sight shorter), you could get this lining up. https://www.leupold.com/gear-and-accessories/accessories/deltapoint-pro-rear-iron-sight