Willie Lowman
New member
Yesterday I got to shoot a M1928 Thompson. This was the first time I have pulled the trigger on one. I was not that impressed. I only got to fire 50 rounds through it so I really can't say I got to know the gun. 50 rounds in a subgun is like test driving a car from one parking space into another.
I will say that the stock pretty much sucks. The gun moved on target more than I expected it to. This was a surprise as I am used to the bolt lurch of a Uzi. Another thing I wasn't crazy about was the slot that I had to line the magazines up in.
Recoil was nonexistent and the rate of fire was right around 750, just were I like it.
Bottom line, was it awesome? Yes. Do I want to shoot it again? Yes. Would a Thompson be my first choice for a subgun? No. Would I buy one, given the chance. Yes.
Thompsons are iconic. The are powerful. They are sexy. For the price of one, I'd have two Uzis.
I will say that the stock pretty much sucks. The gun moved on target more than I expected it to. This was a surprise as I am used to the bolt lurch of a Uzi. Another thing I wasn't crazy about was the slot that I had to line the magazines up in.
Recoil was nonexistent and the rate of fire was right around 750, just were I like it.
Bottom line, was it awesome? Yes. Do I want to shoot it again? Yes. Would a Thompson be my first choice for a subgun? No. Would I buy one, given the chance. Yes.
Thompsons are iconic. The are powerful. They are sexy. For the price of one, I'd have two Uzis.