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Post by puddlemuddle on Jul 8, 2013 21:11:35 GMT -5
Hey guys, This is my first post here. I am working on putting together a uniform for the 8th Bn Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders with the 78th "Battle Axe" Division in North Africa and Italy. I am looking at getting either the King Arms M1A1 or the AGM Sten Mk II. Which one is a better all around weapon? I like the idea of the sten because its all british, however I like the idea of a Thimpson because if I ever put together a US impression I already have a weapon.....so what do ya"ll think? Cheers! Chad Heckle
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Post by brownien on Jul 8, 2013 21:35:25 GMT -5
If you go with the thompson, go with the 1928 model, but convert it to the m1928a1, with the correct squared of reciever. The sten would be good if you ever decide to go German or if you want to use a "captured" mp40, as they use the same mags. But if you really want to stand out, build yourself a VSR-10 based SMLE or a #4!
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Post by dp_a-gunner on Jul 9, 2013 1:39:34 GMT -5
Hey, Chad- for accuracy in your impression, go with the Thompson. They were by far the most common in NA, and still extremely prevalent in British forces in Italy. Be sure it's the correct model, as Brownien mentioned.
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Post by puddlemuddle on Jul 9, 2013 19:05:46 GMT -5
Thanks for the info guys. I know a lot of the photos that I have seen from the 51st HD and others in both North africa and Italy show the 1928 Thompson. However did they use the m1a1? Budget plays a big part and right now the Sten is on sale, and I have a couple of people locally who are looking to sell their King arms thompsons. Would this be acceptable until a 1928 could be purchased? Thanks again guys! Cheers, Chad
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Post by bloodandguts5150 on Jul 11, 2013 10:38:29 GMT -5
The M1 variants weren't issued until sometime in 1943, so most likely very few found there way to North Africa towards the very end of the campaign. So your best bet is a 28, but get rid of the drum as the British sent back the vast majority of the drum magazines that were issued with the Thompsons they received. Evike sells short hi-caps, which are about a quarter inch too long but will make for the correct look, for $15 a pop. Go for short mags as 30 round mags weren't issued until the M1 variants were developed and issued. Hope that helps a little.
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Post by puddlemuddle on Jul 14, 2013 14:09:16 GMT -5
Hey everyone! Thanks again for all the great info. After going over it in my head, I think I have decided to go with the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. I've found several pictures and have seen footage of them using the M1A1 in Sicily and Italy. SO I think that is the path that I am going to take. thanks again1 Cheers, Chad
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Post by reddevil66 on May 17, 2014 5:07:05 GMT -5
Hi all, Im also new to the forum. Quick question re the AGM Sten. Can someone tell me the length of the mags? Cheers
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Post by shiftysgarand on May 17, 2014 10:43:09 GMT -5
Same as the MP40, not sure the exact length though. And welcome to the forum!
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Post by reddevil66 on May 17, 2014 23:00:07 GMT -5
Same as the MP40, not sure the exact length though. And welcome to the forum! Cheers mate, really glad I tracked the forum down - what a gold mine of info Yeah, I know they are the same mags, I was hoping to see if I could get them into a std Patt 37 MkII pouch or if I had to track down some MkIII pouches…
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Post by reddevil66 on May 18, 2014 4:46:39 GMT -5
Got it sorted. They are 23.5 cm approx 9.3 inches
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Post by 2nd Bat on May 18, 2014 11:32:48 GMT -5
As such I imagine they should fit just fine.
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Post by reddevil66 on May 19, 2014 17:32:08 GMT -5
Cheers for all your help guys…Now to find somewhere that actually has one in stock!!
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Post by LϟϟAH1944 on May 19, 2014 18:03:17 GMT -5
I might have a few lying around.
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Post by reddevil66 on May 21, 2014 0:11:22 GMT -5
MkIII pouches? I am after the ones with the snap dome closures. PM me if you have.
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Post by LϟϟAH1944 on May 21, 2014 4:30:48 GMT -5
Oh, I meant I have some Mags
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