thirtyround Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 Bob, What is time limit, or your set window of opportunity, if any, as far as time available to get on the list for the "Pre - Production model as pictured and described? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlett4 Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 Bob,I would like to get in on the initial run of these,please set aside one of these and 500 blanks and notify me when it is ready for the cc info,thanks Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted December 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 The changes will be a little at a time. New manufacture vs. original parts will trickle in.Probably just about all of the guns - even the pre-production will have new manufacturepivot plates and mag catches. The big change will be the new magazine. Until I have thespecial blank mag I can sell guns, but no magazines to CA, NY, NJ, MA, etc. It takes4 months to get the tooling for the mags then probably another month or two to actuallyhave the mags. At this time I am making the trigger frames, and there looks to be enough of the triggerframe parts sear, sear lever, trip, etc. to assemble guns for a while. The buttstocks willbe original, but buttplates with the door will not last long. The vertical grip is original, butthe forend is new mfg. So its not a lot of parts. If you want to "upgrade" your gun withan original forend or a buttplate with a door you can just replace those parts. I cannot guarantee all original parts, I can only do the best I can with what is available.All of the guns will look as good as the photos. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 I'm glad to see Bob is in the right place at the right time. As everyone should know, he has paid his dues in theThompson world and wholly deserves a windfall. Good luck in your timely enterprise!!Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkel Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 This is very interesting. I like the design. I really like the "No forms and No waiting, ect" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted December 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 Darryl - thank you for the kind words. I have been working on this a long time... Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted December 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) Re: TSMGguy's questions (I just saw them.) - The gun is field stripped just like an original Thompson - to clean the bore you remove the blank adaptor (1/4" hex wrench) and clean the small bores with 17 cal. cleaning rod, patches, etc. - Yes, the guns will look as good as the photo. Original WW2 stock and grip, new manufacture forend stained and oiled to match, hot dip military blue finish. Bob Edited December 27, 2016 by reconbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt21a Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 When you do a1928 mark me down for two, Colt21a Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob K Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 I'm interested if I have the funds at the time. LOL.Put me down for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland the Thompsongunner Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Hi Bob, There might be a great oportunity to show off your gun in January not far from home. The wwii battle of the bulge reenactment is at Indiantown gap. Im sure you could do a show and tell and demo test. There is over 1000 potential buyers in one spot! Just a thought to showcase it and get the word out. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted December 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 I thought of this but that event completely bans any type of gun, dummy, gun,part, etc. from the show/display area. However, one of my friends is a reenactor and he will be "road testing" thegun at the event. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland the Thompsongunner Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 You may get away with just a display of it as long as you are not selling blanks or the guns on sight..just taking orders? Just a thought . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMGguy Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Bob, I hope you'll post more photos so we'll have something to drool over in the interim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted December 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Blank gun with trigger frame removed http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/reconbob/IMG_7602_zpsazesivjl.jpg Field stripped - http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/reconbob/IMG_7604_zpsqup8x3bd.jpg Trigger frame (pretty much standard Thompson) http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/reconbob/IMG_7606_zpsevwffry4.jpg Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlett4 Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Looks Fantastic ReconBob,looking forward to getting mine in February . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmored Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Truly impressive, sir. Now "MAGA" also stands for "Making Automatic Guns Again". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeww2jeep Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 BobI am the Allied Commander at the Battle of Bulge let me know when your friend will be at the Gap. I will make sure he will get exposure, Firing the gun in the fieldThanksMG Joe DAllied Cmdr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted December 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Wow. Ok thanks. I will leave it up to my friend but I am sure he willbe willing. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauserMatt Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 I would love to have one of these as I can't bring myself to blank adapt my Savage M1 Thompson.. Hopefully I can find some money.. On a side note, I saw your pictures of the disassembled gun (looks awesome!) and was curious about your buffer? Looks to be an original one, but as you've said, original parts will start to dry up. Will you be manufacturing a modern replacement that may or may not be usable in not just your blank guns, but also live M1/M1A1s? Thanks! Really great looking gun!! Can't wait to see a video of it in action...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Could you buy and use just an upper or are there lower modifications needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted December 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 I have a good supply of original buffers. I am thinking of making an M1 buffer pilotlike the M1928 buffer pilot where the buffer does not interlock with the buffer pilot buthas a pad at the back between the buffer pilot and the receiver. To remove you wouldjust push it thru from the back like a M1928. I do not know when I will get to this. PK is working on a standard type buffer thatInterlocks with the pilot and is urethane. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkel Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Question, what is the sound level of the blanks? Is it the same as live ammo? With hearing protection recommended? Or is the DB level less? How much less? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted January 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 A lot of people have asked about the sound of the blank gun. Does it sound "real"?or does it just go "pop" like a toy. We just test fired the gun with a decibel meter. Note that we are not able to calibratethe meter exactly, so this is for comparison purposes not the actual decibels althoughI think it is very close. The guns were fired into the bullet trap here at the shop, from a kneeling positionwith the decibel meter directly behind the shooter approx. head high. M1928A1 Thompson with ball ammo - 123.6 Db Phila Ord blank gun - 121.2 Db The report of the blank gun is virtually identical with that of a gun firing ball ammo. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsheds Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Bob, Please add me to your list. Let me know if you need any other information.Thanks,Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piep Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 BobWill it be possible to just purchase the upper without the lower? Tks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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