Diogenes Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Ordered my three drums from Numrich today. Wasn't easy but it can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosquattros Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 ... Just put my order in. Better get while the gettin's good. On a side note... I also received the four "like new" 30 rnd mags I ordered from Tapco at $9.00 ea. They are mil-spec mags also manufactured by Crosby, and will require the usual work on the mag catch hole. They arrived, as advertised, in like-new condition, very light grease/cosmoline and showing only slight "shelf wear". Compared to the price of the surplus 32 rnd mags I've been buying for my uzi, I'm very happy! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverDave Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 QUOTE (dosquattros @ May 23 2007, 10:46 AM) I also received the four "like new" 30 rnd mags I ordered from Tapco at $9.00 ea. They are mil-spec mags also manufactured by Crosby, and will require the usual work on the mag catch hole. Sorry for the newbie question, but what work is required on the mag catch hole? munks069, thanks for the heads up on the drum. I just placed my order. Item number is 981020 if anyone needs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosquattros Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Hey RoverDave! The mag catch hole needs to be opened up about .10 of an inch at the top. The mil-spec mag catch sits a little lower than it does on the newer West Hurley's and Kahrs... Here's a good link... http://www.notpurfect.com/main/thompson.html http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/hail.gif and hey, thanks for your work on UziTalk... I've learned a ton over there. DQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancer Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 QUOTE (dosquattros @ May 23 2007, 12:39 PM) Hey RoverDave! The mag catch hole needs to be opened up about .10 of an inch at the top. The mil-spec mag catch sits a little lower than it does on the newer West Hurley's and Kahrs... Here's a good link... http://www.notpurfect.com/main/thompson.html http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/hail.gif and hey, thanks for your work on UziTalk... I've learned a ton over there. DQ dosquattros If you modify your mag catch you won't have to mutilate every mag you buy. Your mags lose value when you modify them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosquattros Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) $10 mag $1000 gun I don't mind... also, I know I could get another catch, but then the mags I've got would be useless, so... Edited May 23, 2007 by dosquattros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverDave Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 QUOTE (dosquattros @ May 23 2007, 11:39 AM) Hey RoverDave! The mag catch hole needs to be opened up about .10 of an inch at the top. The mil-spec mag catch sits a little lower than it does on the newer West Hurley's and Kahrs... Here's a good link... http://www.notpurfect.com/main/thompson.html http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/hail.gif and hey, thanks for your work on UziTalk... I've learned a ton over there. DQ DQ, thanks for the link. Now I'm the one with learning to do and this looks like great information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcub Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 just ordered one from Numrich 866-686-7424 part # is 981020 they have just over 300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I ordered mine.....now I have to buy something that accepts drums. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captainharley Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Just got through ordering 2 of the Crosby repop drums from Numrich. $410- and some change. Lady said she had sold over a dozen so far today. If I wasn't so poor (retired) I would of ordered even more. Bob http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/wink.gif "Once you go full auto... you never go back!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Don't dally. Remember the "Keep Shooting" saga. I wonder if they are aware of the Numrich "breakthrough". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportster Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I just ordered 3 drums myself. They said 5 to 7 business days UPS. Thanks for the heads up Captainharley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captainharley Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 bug, I had E-mailed "keepshooting.com" a few days or so ago about the drums, but they never answered me back. Bob http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/wink.gif "Once you go full auto... you never go back!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 QUOTE (PhilOhio @ May 23 2007, 08:11 PM) QUOTE (Airedale @ May 23 2007, 02:14 PM) I ordered mine.....now I have to buy something that accepts drums. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Dave I understand they will fit a mint 1921 Colt TSMG just perfectly. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/wink.gif A repro drum on a original Colt!? That's one of those trick questions for the new guy...right? http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/cool.gif Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathompson Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 (edited) QUOTE (Airedale @ May 23 2007, 07:06 PM) QUOTE (PhilOhio @ May 23 2007, 08:11 PM) QUOTE (Airedale @ May 23 2007, 02:14 PM) I ordered mine.....now I have to buy something that accepts drums. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Dave I understand they will fit a mint 1921 Colt TSMG just perfectly. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/wink.gif A repro drum on a original Colt!? That's one of those trick questions for the new guy...right? http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/cool.gif Dave After paying the price they want for a Colt gun, a repro is all you can afford prolly. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/ph34r.gif Edited May 24, 2007 by Deathompson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb1 Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 I'm a victim of peer pressure - just bought two of the drums. (so they are not all sold yet.) Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docmolar Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 I order my two on thurs. The one I got from the first batch has worked great. I will leave my originals in the safe and use these. Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booger hooker Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 I bellied up to the bar and ordered 2 of these drums, I asked the lady if she was getting low on these and she said that they looked to have a "good amount" left. I wonder if there was only 300 available or if there were actually more. Now to just save up the money and get one of the 1928 parts kits built up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportster Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I just received my 3 Crosby drums today. They were in individual boxes, oiled and wrapped in plastic, plus the outer package. All arrived in fine shape. If they function as good as they look, you can't beat the price of $199. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 If your 3 drums do not function I believe you will be the first. Just to be sure though, run all 3. In you did get a "bad one" it can be returned while they still have stock. These things are gems but they vanished last time and it could happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 sportster - excellent advice from bug. Question: Are the drums marked with the word "Thompson" in any location? Are they identical to the drums sold by KeepShooting.com a while back (if you have seen one or the pictures)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueline541 Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 The drum cover does include- THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN - I just got finished trying one out and it didn't cycle very well. I also tried an old Bridgeport drum which ran 100%. Maybe the new one needs to be broken in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 blueline541, Thanks for the update on the markings. I have heard from several members that the drums appear to marked exactly like the ones Brian sold at KeepShooting.com. This may have been a second production run of drums. I suggest you return the one drum if it is not running properly for an exchange. Hopefully, this is the exception and not the rule. I seem to recall Brian had a few drums in his batch that had problems - which he promptly took care of. Has anyone heard from Brian lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportster Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Check out the Numrich web page. I give them credit. Daring or what? http://www.e-gunparts.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTravis Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 QUOTE (sportster @ Jun 1 2007, 08:17 AM) Check out the Numrich web page. I give them credit. Daring or what? http://www.e-gunparts.com/ Well, why not? Numrich has more credibility than Kahr for the modern semi-auto version of the name "Thompson", after all... (And no; I'm not trying to claim them as "original" Thompsons, only to say that Kahr's design was FROM Numrich, so if Kahr wants to claim their guns as "Thompsons", then how could they claim that anything sold by the company THEY got the design from is anything else? http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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