blueline541 Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 I have been having some issues with my '28ac Bridgeport and finally got to play with her some more this afternoon. I swapped bolts from a russian parts kit I have and now no more problems. This gun runs great! We put just over 400 rounds through the gun without a single problem, including five 50 round drum dumps. I did notice that the extractor on the problem bolt appears to be a bit wider than the two spares I have. I went shooting with four of my friends and we had the Thompson, a full auto uzi, and a full auto MP5 from work. The hands down favorite was the Thompson. The MP5 came in second, but it didn't get a fraction of the praise and admiration the Thompson received. The tommy gun puts a spell on folks unlike any machine gun I've ever shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAS1921AC Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 blueline541, You're right about that. A local class 3 dealership/range has a pretty nice selection of NFA weapons for rent. Their collection includes the following: M249 SAW, DSA FN FAL (11" BBL), Steyr Aug, FN P90, M16, AK, Beretta M12, Walther MPK, M3A1, MP5, Glock 18, and about 10 more that I can't recall off the top of my head. The guys there can shoot anything they want but when my friend and I bring our 28A1 and 21 over they smile from ear to ear. Thompsons are truly enchanting. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/smile.gif They did finally pick up an M1A1 Thompson so the collection has acquired a touch of class. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/tongue.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hammer Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Glad the bolt suggestion worked for you! Your right about the enjoyment of shooting the Thompson. Although I have several full autos in my collection to choose from, this is the only gun I'm sure to bring along to the range each and every time I go shooting. I think that says alot about which gun I would probably keep if I could only have one! And although I love the M1 I don't think I would shoot it much If I had one because I just love dumping those 50 and 100 rd drums all the time! A bit pricy to shoot but what the hell, you can't take it with you! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/smile.gif Mike Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostminer Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Mike, Relatively inexpensive solution to the M1\drum problem. Purchase repo L drum from Numerich, send to Merle for conversion and by Drum Doctor magic, 50 rd dumps and ear to ear grins. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueline541 Posted June 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 I have a full auto uzi that I used to love until very recently. It has taken a back seat in a big way. It no longer has much appeal after playing with the Thompson. Guess I'll have to just keep it and suffer. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hammer Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Phil, it probably is time for me to buy a Dillon and start reloading. The huge price increase within the last year on ammo has probably made it very worthwhile now to do one's own reloading. In looking at an invoice from June '06, I was then able to purchase S&B FMJ 230 gr.50/box for 8.99 a box, still pretty reasonable if not shooting too often. Since then though the price has gone up at least 50% making an outing of shooting 6-700 rounds pretty damn expensive. I suppose the metal reloading components have escalated quite a bit over the last year as well. Curious to know what's the cost to crank out 50rds of reloads? http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/unsure.gif Mike Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgdoc8307 Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Here are my current costs reloading 45 ACP with 230 FMJ Berrys bullits : CCI primer 2.2 cents, Clays 3.8 grains 1.1 cents, 230 fmj Berrys bullit 9.0 cents, empty case bought once fired using it 6 times 1.5 cents= $138/K plus my time to pick up empties, polish and sort cases, buy all of the above at best prices online and then to reload on my "HOBBY" time! Oh I forgot to mention buying and replacing polish and media from time to time. I;ve been reloading since 1971 and now have two Dillons-one 550 and a 650. If you shoot alot like I do (40-50 K / year ) reloading is worth the effort. Once again all the above is a hobby afterall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueline541 Posted June 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 I bought my first subgun over a year ago and immediately picked up a Dillon 550 after talking with a bunch of reloaders. I can easily load .45s at less that 50% of the cost of WWB at Walmart. And that includes 230gr. FMJ bullets. Cases, the most expensive part of a bullet, can be had for free at local ranges. I'm in law enforcement and it is almost disgusting how much free brass I've collected over the past year. If you have any good friends who are cops use them for brass. Also my friends get to spray all the bullets they want through my subguns as long as I get the brass. I collected 450 pieces of .45acp last thursday. Thats not even a drop in the bucket compared to what I have already. The Dillon 550 isn't cheap compared to some other presses, but mine paid for itself in under a year and it has a no BS lifetime warranty. I hope this makes some sense. I just finished spending 31 hours in bed sweating, freezing, and vomiting and debating on wanting to die. I think it was food poisoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 QUOTE I wouldn't think of shooting a commercial jacketed bullet in my Thompson. PhilOhio - If you would please expand your comments in regards to the statement above. Is this because of cost as to go with the course of this thread or are you getting at something else. Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueline541 Posted June 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 PhilOhio- Is there any particular brand of lead bullets on the market that you would recommend? I'm too busy to cast my own. Okay, I'm too lazy. But very interested in saving a few bucks while shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Blueline, I'm not PhilOhio nor do I play him on TV but I use Masterblaster bullets. They are a moly coated bullet that I'm very happy with. I believe their website is: www.masterblastersbullets.com I use them in my USPSA revolvers, bottomfeeders, and my Thompsons. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdave2441 Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 When you guys reload, do you place your reloads in an ammo can or in those nice plastic boxes and carry them all to the range. How do you put the bullet lube on cast bullets without wasting so much? How much danger is there with casting your own? (Lead fums, toxicity, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdave2441 Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 What causes "whiskers" when you cast lead bullets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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