- tommy gun, July 13, 2009

With this gun you can own. it's like the other Thompson but you get a foregrip and it comes with a drum mag.

P.s. i am the first to review this gun dogie dig.

cons
low rate of fire
not much fps
not lot of range
small type battery

pros
drum mag
cool

That's it.

- Wow this is cool, July 13, 2009

I am so excited that shorty is selling this. I was thinking about buying the m1a1, but i wanted the "mobster" version with the fore grip, which this one has. Also, it comes with the drum mag, which in my opinion makes the gun look a lot cooler (unless you are a huge WWII fan), and it also adds much more ammo to your disposal.

Although the ROF is a little slow at 650 rpm, the real steal Thompson only shot 700 rpm, so that is close enough for me. In a way, the fps makes up for this. Sure, you could go and upgrade it to shoot 400 fps, but if you just like to play skirmishes with your friends and don't care about playing in bigger wars, 360 fps is actually more than you even need. Currently, my main gun is the Echo 1 Mp5 A4, which shoots around 330 fps and i don't feel that i need more power for the type of battles I use it in.

Pros:
ITS AWESOME
"Mobster" version with the fore grip
Comes with the hi cap drum mag
It shoots hard
It looks cool
You should buy it

Cons:
None, unless you want it to shoot at a higher rate of fire than the actual gun

If you want a submachine gun, but you aren't ready to shell out the $230 for this, then I would highly recommend the Echo 1 Mp5 A4. Its a very reliable gun for a price that won't kill you. However, once i get some more cash, i will be buying this Thompson.

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thanks :)

- Really fun!, July 31, 2009

I jumped on this purchase right away, and got one of the first in the country. I was excited to get the Gangster model after seeing "Public Enemies".

This Thompson Model 1928 has the same body, buttstock, and pistol grip as the M1A1 model. The charging bolt handle should be on top on the 1928, but it has the same right side bolt as the later 1940's model. That was disappointing, but it probably was too difficult to modify. The barrel has correct heat ribbing. Compared to the M1A1, it has a different barrel tip, and the rear sight guard is different. All "wood" parts are plastic. If someone made them, I would probably buy custom wood pieces to replace the plastic. The front grip is really well done, and gives the 1928 that Gangster feel.

The drum magazine fits snugly, and is cool looking. You can add bbs while the magazine is attached thru a sliding window. The crank winds easily, and fully tightens quickly. The stick magazine from the M1A1 and drum magazine are interchangeable.

The battery is stored in the buttstock and seems just fine for recreational use and target shooting. On the real Thompsons, the buttstock is removable, making it a machine pistol. How cool is that?

The rate of fire is fine for me, I can fill up a sticky target really fast. The sound is great, and the bbs hit with a lot of power.

This Gangster model is a fine addition to a nostalgia collection.

- very realistic, July 19, 2009

realism
used by al capone
front handgrip
almost same rpm
real wood
metal
weight
drum mag

pros
fps
range PLEASE RATE THIS REVIEW
realism
rpm
cool

how to fix if broken
check fuse
check trigger
unjam BBS
check motor
check spring

- very nice, September 17, 2009

I own the M1A1 Military 1940 model Thompson and i love it just as much as my KWA KM4A1. It may not be the most accurate or have a high rate of fire but it takes its share of battle abuse. The new 1920s model is super cool but it performs exactly the same so if you have the military one, spending less money and buying conversion parts so you have two models and one gun is a good option.

PROs
20s model
drum mag
fair accuracy
good Fps

Cons
company cheaped out and used the same receiver as the M1 model, which means the cocking handle is not on the top like the real 20s Thompson
so if you like historical accuracy you can buy the 20s model receiver with the coking handle on the top

- nice replica, October 18, 2009

What this boils down to is this, this gun is a nice replica, but not a gun for usage. Let's face it, they don't make many spare parts for these things, they have low rpm, OK fps, and weigh 8 pounds. I can see this for a collector's item but nothing else.

- coool, July 28, 2009

i think this weapon is very useful. i own both the M1A1 and the "typewriter". i think i go a little more trigger happy with the drum mag than with the stick mags. overall i think both weapons are very useful at close quarter wars.

- The Best, August 20, 2009

It is the best gun i have ever owned. the accuracy is incredible, and it is beautifully made. for me it is a little long; i wish it was just a little bit shorter. The rpm is a little slow but that's OK, though i normally keep it on semi anyway. The fps is incredible - most of my friends are scared of it. it shoots hard. I love it. if i had the money, i would by another one.

- Thompson Model 1928 AEG Softair Gun , October 26, 2009

This gun is great and has the best ammo amount with the round drum. It is great for a war with its range of 150 feet. The Thompson looks really realistic.

- VERY nice aeg!!!, November 05, 2009

i love this gun, either the 1928 or the m1a1! they are both really cool all around.

it is surprisingly accurate, has an overall nice feel to it, extremely high metal content (it's quite heavy for an air soft), works well at any range, even 200 plus feet with the proper bb's, and it just looks absolutely sweet.

the rate of fire, in my opinion, is plenty for mid to long range in full auto mode. it is a bit slow if you're in a strictly close quarters area though. this is because of the heavy spring inside the gun, resulting in a very satisfying fps.

also, this works equally well in a mid range assault role as it does in a sniper role.

its accuracy is comparable to my MK 96 shadow ops, with the appropriate bb's mind you, but without a scope and with FULL AUTO!!!

overall, just an excellent gun! if you want a good mid to long range primary, but are tired of the countless AK's, M4's and MP5's out there, this is for you!!