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SERIOUSLY?!? Oooh, that may be a game-changer.
ZR
https://www.griffinarmament.com/1-375x24-cutts-compensator-mount-for-the-bushwhacker-46/
I've already got a BW46 in jail too, just need the 1928!
SERIOUSLY?!? Oooh, that may be a game-changer.
ZR
Wasn't the original doctrine behind using the Thompson, to fire from the hip? Much easier to hold there than keeping it shouldered.The first time I picked one up, I was amazed at how heavy a 1927 is. I was like; "Why not just ask for a Garand?"
Just try to imagine holding one at the ready until the police arrive.
No reload. In the "magic" of movies, there can be, like computer games, an unlimited ammo choice. This was definitely one of those times. That 50 round drum lasted several hundred. Hell, he put about 3 drums worth into the second assassin, after a full drum went into the floor and bed. And I seriously doubt Albert Finney did his own stunts. Still a great movie.I can't recall if this was a realistic moment or not... I remember watching miller's crossing and I remember this scene vividly and I'll have to watch the clip again, but didn't he expend something upwards of 200-300 rds through a single drum during this barrage of fire? Or did he stop to reload. I can't recall those bits.
I remember thinking g the old man had some moves, lol. Moving like a cat and jumping down onto the lawn.... pretty great movie...
It has a pretty elaborate rear sight for something "meant" for point/reflex shooting. You'd probably want 1:5 tracers in the magazine to do it well.Wasn't the original doctrine behind using the Thompson, to fire from the hip?
The first time I picked one up, I was amazed at how heavy a 1927 is. I was like; "Why not just ask for a Garand?" ...
The semi-auto Thompson is heavier than a Garand by an average of two pounds. Due to varying density of wood in Garand stocks, M1 Garands range from 9.5 to 11 pounds, average about 10 lbs. My TM1 Auto Ordnance carbine with a 30 rd stick mag is easily 13 lbs. Empty it's a bit lighter.
Added: my semi-auto Thompson is a semi collectible. My designated home defense long gun is usually a 12ga brush gun.
A pistol caliber carbine or a pistol caliber charger (PCC) like the Ruger with a folding brace could be a good alternative, especially with a similarly magazine equipped handgun
Yes, the police will take it, been there. And I agree for tbis reason, Id use an ordinary pump shotgun with a wood stock and maybe a little shorter barrel. Like 18"No. The best thing for home defense is a typical handgun, or a shotgun. Be aware that whatever gun you use is likely to be seized by the police as evidence in case of an actual shooting.
(BTW, we don't discuss SHTF scenarios in this forum.)