LIONHART

State of residence was the contributing factor, hence the reason for the custom barrel.

Sure is a beautiful rifle DTD! I suspect that it won't last long!!

+1000 Damn, that is NICE!!!

Well, it wasn't me! lol...

how would a BATFE agent, with a full load of caffeine view, a 13.5 inch barrel with the compensator attached? technically, the compensator is removable, and the true barrel length is less than 16 inches, that is, regarding a gun that did not originate as a pistol... 14.125 correct threads on both ends and fins... from the green mountain barrel webpage I would not know I just know that they are being made for that purpose also they are welding the comps into place, the threads I read say they are 16" I am just the messenger sprat You have a linky?

Short answer.....If the same were produced today-yes, even with a 13.5" barrel, unfortunately. This is the reason why Kahr used a TSMG length barrel with horizontal handguard. There has been a lot of discussion on various forums about this in conjunction with AR pistols and vertical grips.

Thanks for the update Bob. I guess time will tell............

I was going by what Doug had listed in his catalog. I haven't seen one, nor have heard of anyone who has completed one. From the PIC on his website, it appears that at least one was finished. I realize other parts need modification, and new parts needed.

Heat treating?

Looks very nice. Utilizing a Richardson style 2S-1 receiver for a '27 would IMO, be more beneficial since it pretty much duplicates the force to draw the actuator back like a real TSMG, since the bolt cavity has been extended all the way back, unlike those of N/K. On that note, any update on the Polston, or is it dead?

If you want to get it super clean, I use Gunscrubber with the wood off. I also use an air compressor for the nooks and crannies, long cotton tails, and lube with SLIP2000. As far as the bore. For me, Boresnakes are good enough, unless REALLY dirty.

Time 4 update.

I haven't read anything new in a long time either. Perhaps the project is dead?

Some of those vertical grips appears to be Deerslayers?

Hi Dan Yes they are made specifically for stencils. There are several different manufactures, so you may want to shop around for the model that suits your needs best. Most take a cartridge, but I've seen another that you pour paint into. They really work well on the polypropylene stencils, as well as the standard oil boards. BTW, fabulous cases! They look great.

http://www.stencilease.com/gif/T0881.jpg

I have a suggestion that may be of interest to those building up replica THOMPSON'S, or better yet, the Polston SA THOMPSON, seeing that KAHR is having a cow. However, I don't want to post it in the event that KAHR is reading this. What to do......

Probably for the same reason there is no MAC-10, UZI or M16 forum... They already have HUGE boards dedicated to them already...or it could be that this board deals with MGs made and used during WW2 and earlier. Of course, the M14 is post-WW2 soooo...I dunno?! I wouldn't mind seeing a "FOR SALE" section or as AR15.com has, an "EQUIPMENT EXCHANGE" here. Norm AR15.com totally screwed up the E.E. I'm not impressed with it at all. I realize there are many AK forums. I'm a member of most, if not all. Kinda nice to have one here though. Maybe it was a bad idea? (LIONHART stepping out to hide in shame.....)

I'd like too see one And yes, patiently awaiting the release of Frank's new book!

Back in 2003, I posted an idea, (I believe the thread I started was entitled, "An interesting Idea") relating to the possibility of using the rocker pivot to manipulate the pawl and trip to lock the bolt back. That thread had the essential details around the idea, but it was just that. My gun was at PK's for a complete and total transformation known on this board as "Project X". After I posted that thread, PK emailed me and liked the idea of the rocker pivot to actually perform a function, and I was asked if I wanted him to make it work for PROJECT "X". PK did so, and it worked as originally imagined. I cannot believe that WH never included such a design when they first started producing the '27A1 guns, but rather a clumsy device they dubbed the "Third Hand". I believe it's a worthwhile modification for any '27A1 owner. It certainly facilitates in the removal of a drum from the rifle. With that said, I believe the Polston SA Thompson clone also has a bolt hold open as well. (Are we ever going to see those??) The information relating to PROJECT "X", and the thread about the above bolt hold open is too dated for a successful search. A photo of PROJECT "X" is still displayed on the top left corner of this forum. ETA: indeed, the Polston Thompson also incorporates a bolt lock feature using the rocker pivot for the purpose of locking the bolt back to the rear. Item # [0047]-RH side, towards bottom of the page. http://www.google.com/patents?id=y2aXAAAAE...amp;output=html

WOW, Those are NICE Dan!!!

Good news indeed!

I have a first edition, and would be interested in a revised second edition as well....

It didn't... The slot is too deep for the Sarco key as well.

And I'm sure your gun would out perform a KARH everytime too! Outstanding job Sean!