Thursday, March 21, 2013

Thomson Sub Machine Gun

 Now I am featuring the Thomson Sub Machine Gun. This is an American Sub Machine Gun invented by John T. Thomson in 1919. During those times it has been a common image in the society that both Law Enforcers and Criminal own and use this gun to serve their respective purpose. Thus creating a turmoil in the peace and order situation in the society.
 The Thomson was called and commonly known in many names, these are:  the "Tommy Gun", "Trench Broom", "Trench Sweeper", "Chicago Typewriter", "Chicago Piano", "Chicago Style", "Chicago Organ Grinder", and "The Chopper". This weapon was the choice of almost everyone. It was favored by soldiers, criminals, police and civilians alike because of its ergonomics, compactness, high volume and sustained automatic fire power and its reliability.
Weight 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) empty (M1928A1)
10.6 lb (4.8 kg) empty (M1A1)
Length 33.5 in (850 mm) (M1928A1)
32 in (810 mm) (M1/M1A1)
Barrel length 10.5 in (270 mm)
12 in (300 mm) (with cutts compensator)

Cartridge .45 ACP (11.43×23mm)
Action Blowback, Blish Lock
Rate of fire 600–1500+ rpm, depending upon model
Muzzle velocity 285 m/s (935 ft/s)
Effective range 50 metres (160 ft)
Feed system 20-round stick/box magazine
30-round stick/box magazine
50-round drum magazine
100-round drum magazine
(M1 and M1A1 models do not accept drum magazines)

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