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) |
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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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