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Posted: 12/16/2005 7:41:04 PM EDT

[#1]

Quoted:
Why did they make it that the M1 couldn't take drums? Was there a reason?

I'm not thompson afectioado, nore a good speller, but I think it was because to simplify the design. I believe the receiver for this gun is not easy to make and the drum + stick makes it that much more of a pain.

Posted: 12/16/2005 7:42:42 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Why did they make it that the M1 couldn't take drums? Was there a reason?

I'm not thompson afectioado, nore a good speller, but I think it was because to simplify the design. I believe the receiver for this gun is not easy to make and the drum + stick makes it that much more of a pain.

+1 it was to save costs. Drums cost more and I suppose the receiver can be made a bit simpler when you're only using stick mags.

Posted: 12/17/2005 12:37:33 AM EDT

[#3]

both

Posted: 12/17/2005 12:44:05 AM EDT

[#4]

Spilt the differance and get the "comando" model and have the best of both

Posted: 12/17/2005 12:58:00 AM EDT

[#5]

[anal retentive chef]Didn't Ness carry one of these? [/anal retentive chef]

Posted: 12/17/2005 12:58:34 AM EDT

[#6]

Definitely the Pribate Ryan.

Posted: 12/17/2005 1:17:17 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Quoted:
if i was buying one i'd go for the "private ryan" version.

i have seen more than a few of those forgrips crack.

Just where do they crack?

I've owned a fullauto Thompson with the vertical front grip for several years, shoot it regularly and have never had a problem with it and I've never heard of or seen anyone on any gun board complain of a broken or cracked front grip on any Thompson.

The vertical portion has a bolt through it's entire length preventing any leverage and the top portion is supported by a piece of steel its entire length. The mechanical design of it precludes any breakage.

Sorry....I just don't believe it. Even the original Colt Thompsons have their original grips from the 1920's.

I hate to do it but you forced me.........

Posted: 12/17/2005 1:25:13 AM EDT

[#8]

Another Private Ryan!

Posted: 12/17/2005 1:30:43 AM EDT

[#9]

Are you into to being a Soldier or a bootlegger.

I like the ryan one.

Posted: 12/17/2005 1:52:36 AM EDT

[#10]

In a quick decision, I voted for the Ness. After careful consideration, i change my vote to Both

Posted: 12/17/2005 2:51:17 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Which Thompson? Lea.

Get the SBR version of the Elliot Ness, then get a spare fore grip that would be like the Ryan,, you end up with the Sgt. Saunders.

I second the Lea Thompson choice. Can't go wrong there.

I also second the Sgt. Saunders choice, but not for the same reason.

Posted: 12/17/2005 4:00:37 AM EDT

[#12]

Get the CHOPPER!

Posted: 12/17/2005 3:46:03 PM EDT

[#13]

www.tcarms.com/

Posted: 12/21/2005 6:13:37 AM EDT

[#14]

Thanks everyone.

Looks like I'm going to save up for the SBR fee. (still undecided style)

Thanks again for all the input.

Shooterer

Posted: 12/21/2005 6:34:00 AM EDT

[#15]

Get the SGT ROCK version!!

Posted: 12/21/2005 6:38:02 AM EDT

[#16]

Private Ryan, then SBR it and add a Cutts comp.

Sheep

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