oldjarheadfart Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Does anybody here have a Richardson bolt-on grip mount they don't need? I bought one from Richardson almost a year ago, along with a 2m2 ultimate receiver and 1 or 2 other items, all of which he claimed to have in stock. Never got the grip mount, and Doug said he did'nt know when he would make more. Just talked to him again a week ago, and he said "just watch my blog for info on when I'll make more" which I believe translates to "When I feel like making more, if ever." Doug is an artist with making thompson parts, but his customer service is borderline criminal. So, anyone have a spare bolt on grip mount to sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin601 Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 "When I feel like making more, if ever." Doug is an artist with making thompson parts, but his customer service is borderline criminal." Sheesh, he is blind and has unreliable help, cut him some slack. I think he is doing great considering the circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) Is the grip mount for a dummy gun?If so, I may have one that came with some IMA select kits years back.It is not a GI made part, I would not put it on a live gun.PM if your interested. *Just noticed your header, the part I have is for the front grip hanger.It is not a bolt on part, it fits in the receiver hanger slot and is held inplace by the barrel shoulder. Darryl Edited May 31, 2016 by darrylta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 You can put the receiver in a mill and cut it for a standard GI gripmount quite easily. Or I suppose mill off a GI gripmount and drill holes in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 I spoke to Doug earlier this week. He told me he is totally blind and leaving for Belize on Friday to be with Madelon. His future plans are to return to the USA in July for another cornea transplant. Of course, plans change so I would call him today if you have any pending orders for an update. I believe he enjoys the telephone calls as it gives him something to do. His passion for all things Thompson is as strong as ever. My opinion: If Doug does not regain some of his eyesight it is doubtful he will be in the Thompson business much longer. Again, only my opinion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadycon Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 TD; Thanks for the update on Doug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadycon Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) doubled Edited June 2, 2016 by shadycon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt21a Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Hope Doug gets everything worked out. he is a great person, And anybody who has had the benefit of knowing and dealing with him for over thirty years can tell you that. and in the not too distant future There will not be many left at all to continue any of it. Like a WW1 Battalion. They fought, they tried, and now gone but for the Memory. Colt21a Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjarheadfart Posted June 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Deerslayer, I bought the 2m2 receiver for a reason, as with the bolton gripmount, you can change barrels easily, no special tools required. I plan on converting this to S/A soon. And Doug assured me he had everything I wanted on the shelf. Quick change barrels means changing calibers for me.I have thought about milling off a standard grip mount, but whoever does it(not me) would need some basic blueprint showing dimentions, especially for the screw holes. Doug has had plenty of chances to make more gripmounts, but he chose to make new lower receivers, experiment with folding stocks for the T. and other projects rather than taking care of his customers who ordered parts from him which he's not trying to build those paid for but unavailable parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjong-ni Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 A picture from Doug's Blogs of the actual "D/R Bolt-on grip mount".It doesn't have a peg that contacts the barrel. It's just a flat bar.The hard part is, of course, making the "#14 threads at the perfect angle......Possibly this could be made up from a Auto-Ord / Kahr 3/4" resting bar, narrowed, drilled and countersunk for the screws....Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Buy the eBay gripmounts and mill/bring/file off the wide stepped part. The narrow 1/2 part is just the right size. Measure for the holes and drill them. Everything pretty simple. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin601 Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) Good use for those broken front grip mounts Call Doug and get the screw spacing dimension, probably is in his head Edited June 7, 2016 by Paladin601 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman1957 Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) Unless I missed it, the relevant part here is "I paid (have already) for it"... and now have given up... Understand Doug's declining health. If this is paid for, he needs to deliver or refund. I am at the top of the list in respect for Doug's contribution to all things TSMG. Like Gordon Herigstad, Doug is a plank holder in our community. But, folks should not be left in the dark... Edited June 8, 2016 by Sandman1957 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin601 Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) well like most places I have encountered, you have to ask for the refund, if you don't ask, people think you are willing to wait. But saying "but his customer service is borderline criminal." is harsh. Edited June 8, 2016 by Paladin601 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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