tvrc18 Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 You guys talked me out of the thompson copies, but how much do you have to spend on a $900 new gun out of the box to make it work as it should? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deputy 89C6 Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 I can't speak for rates, but the work I had done by PK at Diamond K was very reasonable to my budget. In addition to mechanical improvements, I had cosmetic work done and the total invoice was not bad at all. The weapon I received back functions flawlessly. You won't be dissapointed. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Crow Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 If you are handy you can make the mag catch alteration yourself, and pick up some GI mags. In most cases that will increase the reliability greatly. For the magazine catch modification info check the FAQ. With a GI mag you would have about $20.00 in the project. Certainly there is far more that can be done. Pin the compensator Check for headspace, and chamber dimensions Lot's of neat stuff cosmetically. You might want to look at the old board list and do a search for Project X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 depends on what you want. just to get it running good and very reliably isn't that bad. than you find out how much work can be done just making it look better, that adds up. BUT money spent at pk's is VERY well spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Chris Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 (edited) My M1 semi automatic worked fine out of the box from Kahr, not AO West Hurley. The major thing I wanted to do is to put a short barrel on it so it is more authentic in appearance. Already on a form 1 and in the process. I say get one, fire it and see how it does before resigning yourself to repair fees... someone may have already fixed it or your gun may be okay as is. I guess I am saying there is no point worring about something until you know, being its a hard question to answer. Chris. Edited September 13, 2004 by DC Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFalGuy Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Chris is right- I had the same thoughts regarding my WH1928, ran 2 mags perfectly, 3rd mag gave me a heartattack...... it was a semi mag-reloaded the first 2 again and away it went. Either the first time it chokes or I have some spare time and its off to PK's Thompson Spa http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/tongue.gif (hahahahaa) for a new do. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now