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Post by TommyGunner on May 16, 2006 12:15:44 GMT -5
Ok I know that this is not a WW2 gun by any means, but I want to try and help my friend out in any way possible.
For his Birthday he got the UTG M324 Sniper Rifle, I have to say for $150 (special offer price) It is an amazing shooter.
But about a month ago him and I were dueling it out, it was the first time I had gotten to play with my Thompson, and him his Rifle. We had fun and then decided to switch guns. So we did, the rile worked the entire game, then on the last shot I pulled the bolt back on the gun and the handle attached to the actual bolt broke off completely in my hand.
When him and I looked inside it the metal they had used to make the bolt, was full of air bubbles and right where the bolt broke there was a massive area by the side wall that was an air bubble, a manufacturing default, weird huh?
So now he has tried to contact the company he got it from SHORTYUSA.com but they have not returned his E-mail for about two weeks concerning his problem.
So I Guess my question to you is, how can he fix this gun, and if SHORTY refuses to help him in replacing the part can you direct me to a supplier.
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Post by TommyGunner on May 5, 2006 12:51:00 GMT -5
Well I guess Ill go with the USMC uniform then, soo...lets see...hmm $40 in my wallet...and only $160 to go, thats managable I guess. Just hope I can get it before the 13th so I can wear it for the airsoft game I have planed starts, (if it is even going to happen?).
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Post by TommyGunner on May 3, 2006 23:26:27 GMT -5
Hey thanks for all the input you guys, much appreciated.
Now I guess I should also ask this question too. When I bought my Thompson and gear to go with it I spent about $800 and compleatly sucked up my cash reserves (got $40 buck to my name now) And I as of now do not actually have the 1942 USMC uniform, (but it is hangin in my local Surplus store waiting for me) So would it be wise to save up for the unifrom or the M1928 conversion kit?
If need be, I can put together a basic Army uniform for about $40 as a temorary outfit until I get the cash for the USMC one if I go the way of the M1928 kit.
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Post by TommyGunner on May 3, 2006 11:49:29 GMT -5
OK, now from reading your posts it sems to me that there are alot of Thompsons out there on the field. Now I am the pround owner of the Tokyo Marui Thompson but the only problem I have with it is that it is the M1A1 version and not the M1 version.
Now I know that with the M1928 conversion kit I can get the ribbed barrel and the correct upper reciver and sight but what I would like to know it how good is the upgrade, how much is it, how easy is it to instal, does it fix the barrel problem, and is it going to be easy to re-attach the stock hand grip and not use the pistol grip.
The reason I want to do the conversion is because the Marines in 1942, did not have the M1A1 yet and also I would like my Thompson to stand apart from the others.
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Post by TommyGunner on Nov 27, 2006 21:09:33 GMT -5
Is there a suplier/web site that I can buy a replacement part from, or direct from Tokyo Marui?
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Post by TommyGunner on Nov 27, 2006 17:48:00 GMT -5
I wanted to put this up here so as many people as possible see it. (Mods if you would like to you can move it to where you see fit) I was having a one on one skirmish today and felt like useing my new VSR-11, so I lent my German renactor friend Chris my Thompson so use Had a bad feeling about it but decided to play. Well who would have guessed he tripped and fell, and busted the barrel. I know I have said Im getting the M1928 kit for Christmas but that is still up in the air. I also know I can fix it with JB Weld but I really just want a new part. I need to find a new Thompson bridge, please tell me where to find one, or if someone has one they could sell to me. Also didnt it say here on the boards that this piece was made of plastic, mine was made of metal. TommyGunner
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Post by TommyGunner on Apr 20, 2007 13:49:18 GMT -5
I know this has been explored but with the advent of the Mp-40 internals and the availablity of the Springer Grease Gun I think that it is worthtrying to put the two together. Although the dimensions are not 100% accuarte it would atleast get some grease guns on the field to replace some Thompsons.
2ndbat maybe you could try this both components are cheap and possibly you could make it for sale, I could see them for about $350ish.
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Post by TommyGunner on Feb 7, 2007 12:25:09 GMT -5
Oh so your making a gas powered Sten? Im sorry I was under the impression it was AEG, now I can see why making a Highcap would be benificial it would ofset the cost of making a ton of reall caps for a ton of money.
Also I dont think I have ever seen a drum mag for a sten, it would kinda make it awkward to hold and fire.
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Post by TommyGunner on Feb 7, 2007 1:38:23 GMT -5
I say if your going to all that trouble to make a Sten than make a crap load of reall cap mags to go with it. Having to use only reall caps really makes you re-think your style and stratigies of playing airsoft.
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Post by TommyGunner on Oct 25, 2006 14:18:21 GMT -5
With the standard kit there are no wires to mess around with at all, you dont have to screw with internals or any of the mechanics of the gun, whcih is realy nice. However if you want to make the stock removalble like on the reall gun then you have to put the battery in a ustom made 50rnd drum mag Take a look here ww2aa.proboards45.com/index.cgi?board=technical&action=display&thread=1160879574 and read how shmitty did his M1928 conversion. TommyGunner
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Post by TommyGunner on Oct 16, 2006 23:11:39 GMT -5
Hmmm......Now how would you go about draining it, they do sell battery drainers right?
Also since the subject is battery, I want to bring my Thompson to a more realistic rate of fire. I think with an 8.4v battery the rate of fire is far too high, maby something in the 7volt range perhaps, What do you guys think?
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Post by TommyGunner on Oct 16, 2006 18:25:47 GMT -5
Thats what I figured, but I thought Id play it safe and ask. So the Thompson can take an 1800mah battery? Awsome I thought the limit was a 1700mah, but I guess I was wrong.
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Post by TommyGunner on Oct 16, 2006 18:20:57 GMT -5
Okay my friend accidentally bought a large style 8.4V 1800mah battery for his MP-5 but didn't realize that is was too big So he said he would sell it to me for what he paid $15. Now it is an 8.4V 1800mah battery but it is made by UTG (not known for there quality) Would it be unwise to use this battery as a backup for my Thompson or for people who's batteries go dead during an WW2AA event here? Oh and dont worry since this post is so small Il delete it when my questions is answered to save bandwith. TommyGunner
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Post by TommyGunner on Oct 15, 2006 13:32:27 GMT -5
Wow Schimtty, that Thompson is amazing, Good thinking to put the batteries in the drum mag, looks like it works really well. Ill be useing the M1928 conversion kit to make an M1928A1
Now judging by the size of the drum mag from the pics it looks like all I would have to do is rip out the internals from the springer mag build a holding chamber from stryreen for the 190rnd mag and slide it in then attach the drum mag to the gun. Then when my 190rnd mag runs out all I have to do is pull it out and wind it then put it back in, this will simulate me haveing to pull out another drum mag and wind that one then load it into the gun.
Or I could simply cut a small hole in the bottom of the drum mag so I can reach the winder and never have to pull it out. And the I could make several of these drum mags.
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Post by TommyGunner on Oct 14, 2006 21:32:54 GMT -5
..........and no its not about the barrel wobble, and no its not about the bolt, and no its not about the M1928 conversion kit.
What I have a question about is, how would I go about making a 50rnd drum mag. Now I know that no one makes a drum mag for an AEG, but that one company that makes the springer Thompsons does make a springer drum mag. I want to know how would I convert that into a mag to be used in the Tokyo Marui. I heard somewhere that you can take the 190rnd hicap and stick it into the springer drum mag but how do you do this and what conversions to the srpinger drum mag do you have to make to fit in the 190rnd mag, also is there anything I would have to do to the 190rnd mag to make it fit the spring drum mag.
Now before you guys say anything I got my parents to buy me the Mosquito Molds M1928 conversion kit for this upcomeing christmas, how do I know this (because they gave me the credit card and I ordered it myself) ;D
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Post by TommyGunner on Aug 31, 2007 10:13:40 GMT -5
OMG they are freakin nuts...that is the coolest thign I have ever seen, but damn no matter how much you paied my I would never jump out of an airplain wearing 60yr old military gear and relying on it to make sure I dont die in the jump.....but WOW THATS Awsome!!!!
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Post by TommyGunner on Aug 14, 2007 12:08:55 GMT -5
I wish EA continued with the Passific assault, that series really has alot of potential, and honestly the whole ETO thing has been played out way too much. I personnally dont care how good this new game is, becuase it is yet another ETO game with the same thing you will find in every game before it.
Why not make a game featuring the CBI even, or hell the MTO. I mean EA didnt even scratch the surface of the PTO so come ome hell, they can make an entire game based ont eh Iwo Jima Campaign.
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Post by TommyGunner on Jul 19, 2007 19:27:53 GMT -5
This looks like its gonna be a good movie, A must see?
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Post by TommyGunner on Jul 18, 2007 16:40:41 GMT -5
I personally say Janes WW2 Fighters made back in 1998, when your playing it really feels like you in the aircraft, it reacts perfectly and the graphics still hold there own.
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Post by TommyGunner on Jun 27, 2007 18:15:19 GMT -5
True last few games werent as good as they could be but Pacific Assault was good.
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Post by TommyGunner on Jul 24, 2007 1:29:37 GMT -5
Oh god finnally, go USMC let it be know that those of use on the boards who presently do USMC were suporters before the wanna be's started.
Oh and I actually hope we do not see an influx of 13yr old kids, man the last thing I want is for the USMC to turn into and airborn type hystaria.
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Post by TommyGunner on Mar 19, 2007 21:47:13 GMT -5
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Post by TommyGunner on Mar 19, 2007 21:35:31 GMT -5
I dont know why everyone doesent like this, I think its great! boy howdy it shure has rekindled my spirt and passion for WW2 mayby I should get some of her dancers to come to our event here and give us a USO show!
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Post by TommyGunner on Aug 9, 2006 14:57:21 GMT -5
Hey is it on tonight or does it only air on selected days, I really want to watch it and every night till sunday Im gonna be up getting ready for the Rickta Hobby Show at Rosemont this year.
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Post by TommyGunner on Aug 8, 2006 23:06:38 GMT -5
Moderators please move to where you see fit.
Just thought Id let everyone know that the History Channel is Starting the Band of Brothers Series again, its on from 11:00pm to 12:25am tonight, look for it other nights as well.
I plan on watching it again and would be right now if I didnt have to get up at 5:00am tomaroww for work.
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Post by TommyGunner on Dec 23, 2007 1:12:16 GMT -5
OMGOSHdoMS wow did he really winnn the Lottory ands gonna be on CNN with hisms Ker_98 goshms HEs should talking about my WW2AA we are ins
Hmmm yeah 2ndbat I guess you really should be more carefull about what you post, or more specifically just in case we dont get it put in quotes an explination of the jokes from now on lol.
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Post by TommyGunner on Nov 29, 2007 16:41:48 GMT -5
Well since your looking at an Axis weapon I would surmize that you are going to be a German? If this is the case I would purchase the AGM Mp-40 for $20 cheaper instead of the C-96.
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Post by TommyGunner on Mar 19, 2008 14:11:08 GMT -5
KillBucket, I cant nto wait to see your M1917 30.cal MG. I have been waiting for that version since you started this. Becuase of the CNC will the prices come down at all? (they are more than affordable now though)
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Post by TommyGunner on Jul 13, 2007 1:03:17 GMT -5
At the Anzio event not only was it the performance debue of the Springfield but it also was the first true field test of the Drum mag and my 20rnd mags. I equiped Davidson with my M1928 and he used a mag bag with my 10 20rnd mags once he got off the beach, while he was on the beach though he used the Drum mag as strictly in the role of squad support. I asked him if he liked the 20rnd mags and he said yeah, or (super low caps) as my modern airsofter friends refered to them, and he said they did not put him at any disadvangtage and he simply used the Thompson in 3 shot controlled bursts, and kept watch on his ammo before he went around a corner to engage.
Especially with Thompsons I belive highly in the 60rnd mag (or if you can make the 20rnd mags like I did) Thompsons should not be allowed on the field with highcaps anylonger simply becuase there are so many of them, and the ONE Thompson with a highcap allowed should act as a squad MG or support gunner like my M1928 with the Drum mag. The reall cap rule with Thompsons can even things out with the MP-40 till they get some mags with a larger capacity.
In short I belive that the Thomposn with a 20rnd mag is on exactly the same level as an AGM Mp-40 with a 50rnd mag, while the MP-40 may not have the range and accuarcy of the Thompson, it would have larger ammo capacity when compared to the 20rnd Thompson mag thus giving it the slight edge if not making it even.
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Post by TommyGunner on Jul 12, 2007 16:58:02 GMT -5
Are you kidding 2ndbat, the Springfield is the only long range sniper rifle in the allies arsinal, and the most accurate. While I still do intend to create my own Springfield this one has a firm place as my Sniper rifle and a mainstay my armory (more so than my M1928).
In short I am still very pleased with its marvolous performance.
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