The main complaints against the Thompson were it's weight, inaccuracy at ranges over 50 yards, and lack of penetrating power. The Thompson M1A1 submachine gun did not accept the round drum magazine as your web site indicates. BK: This fact was already noted in the above specifications.
In the original Thompson M which had the cocking knob on top of the receiver and utilized the Blish Lock system of operation was redesigned as the Thompson M1A1.
The M1A1 utilized a simple blow-back system of operation and the bolt handle was moved to the side. To save manufacturing expense, other features were downgraded or eliminated, including the Cutts compensator, the finned barrel, the fingered fore-grip, and the flip-up adjustable rear-sight.
The M1A1 did not accept the drum magazine - it was abandoned for various reasons, including the fact that the contents slid back and forth and made noise on night patrols See JANE'S Guns Recognition Guide, pgs. Infantry Weapons. Combat Photos.
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His comfortable familiarity with the weapon also showed that experience, proper shooting positions and grip go a long way toward taming the six-pound, dozen rounds-per-second mini machine weapon. Our verdict is that the M2 carbine is well suited for dealing with short range emergency threats.
Good enough. In-Depth Resources Essential references for this feature and for all who seek in-depth information on evolution of the M1 Carbine are all the product of one extraordinary scholar and enthusiast of all things carbine: Larry L. The U. Uniformed and equipped as a U. Army infantryman in the Korean War, ace gunsmith and military weapons aficionado Tom Ring with his WW2 era Inland manufactured M1 Carbine that has been legally converted and registered in M2 configuration.
The carbine is properly equipped with the M1 type muzzle brake and round magazine. Robert Bruce. Functioning of the M2 Carbine on full auto setting is clearly shown in this chart.
Although short bursts are most effective, as long as the trigger his held and there is ammunition in the magazine, the weapon will fire automatically. This detailed technical description is provided from the January edition of U. Army Field Manual FM Inserting a round magazine into the feed well. Hydraulic stamped ribs on the sides provide additional strength and rigidity to an otherwise flimsy body. From to , the M14 served with distinction as the standard issue rifle of the United States military after the revered M1 Garand.
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