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vedearduff
02-25-2012, 01:31 PM
Hello gang,

I just picked up a new .45. This one happens to be a rifle, here are a couple of photos.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj171/vedearduff/Thompson-01.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj171/vedearduff/Thompson-02.jpg

I've not yet had a chance to get to the range, I'll post a range report and more/better photos after I get to the range.

Vernon
AutoMag
02-25-2012, 01:33 PM
Very nice, what brand is it??:)
vedearduff
02-25-2012, 01:35 PM
It's a new AO (Kahr Arms). I orderd it from Buds.
AutoMag
02-25-2012, 01:38 PM
OK thanks, it really looks very nice!!:)

I will have to check into them.
Big Smoke
02-25-2012, 01:59 PM
That's pretty sweet! I was considering one of those a few weeks back. My local gunshop has the Thompson on sale for $1349. through February. I like it!
sdmc530
02-25-2012, 02:21 PM
are you running bootleg whisky too....nice gun!
Thedragonslayer
02-25-2012, 02:22 PM
Now that is cool! But I will take mine in a 9 please.... .45 is to expensive to shoot!:D


:facepalm:http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j441/TheDragonslayer1911/001_tt21.gif
AutoMag
02-25-2012, 02:52 PM
Now that is cool! But I will take mine in a 9 please.... .45 is to expensive to shoot!:D


:facepalm:http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j441/TheDragonslayer1911/001_tt21.gif

I saw one, I forget where now that was chambered in 22LR!!!:)
Riverpigusmc
02-25-2012, 03:10 PM
Now that is cool! But I will take mine in a 9 please.... .45 is to expensive to shoot!:D


:facepalm:http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j441/TheDragonslayer1911/001_tt21.gif

don't you already have one poodle shooter?:D:D:p
Snipersnest
02-25-2012, 04:49 PM
Nice! I have my MG license and as soon as I hit the lottery, that's one of the first autos I'm gonna buy.
svandamme
02-25-2012, 05:19 PM
That looks like a very fun way to hit the ROI on a Dillon , real fast!
:D
vedearduff
02-25-2012, 08:41 PM
I've been wanting one of these for decades, just never could justify it to myself.

Then I heard about this (http://www.zootshooters.com/) group. I've been involved in CAS for almost a decade and finding out about this was the last straw.

I already had the pistol (Colt Gov. MKIV S70, made in 1978) covered. I'd post a shot of it, but I cannot find the ones I though I had. I'll post a few when I get a chance to take a few.

As it turns out, this pistol would also qualify.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj171/vedearduff/Shooting/Guns/WaltherPPweb.jpg

It's a Walther PP in .32 ACP.

Cheers

Vernon
douglas_knott
02-25-2012, 09:22 PM
Very nice I have always wanted one.
Zilmo
02-25-2012, 10:40 PM
I have one as well.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/Zilmo/Guns/DSC_0529.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/Zilmo/Guns/DSC_0531.jpg
vedearduff
02-25-2012, 11:00 PM
I have one as well.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/Zilmo/Guns/DSC_0529.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/Zilmo/Guns/DSC_0531.jpg

That looks great. Is that the original stock?

Are you involved in the AZSA (http://www.zootshooters.com/clubs)? There is a group in the Renton area, scroll to the bottom of the link.

I'm working on getting a group started here in Indiana.
Zilmo
02-26-2012, 12:26 AM
That looks great. Is that the original stock?

Are you involved in the AZSA (http://www.zootshooters.com/clubs)? There is a group in the Renton area, scroll to the bottom of the link.

I'm working on getting a group started here in Indiana.

It is the original stock.

Not familiar with that group.
vedearduff
02-27-2012, 08:30 PM
I finally had a chance to get to the range today. My time was limited, I only put 100 rounds through the 1927a1. Functioning was flawless, not one failure of any type. The rifle was shooting 10 inches low at 25 yards using the basic sight with the ladder folded down. Using the ladder sight at 100 yards, I was able to pick off pieces of clay birds that someone had left on the backstop. All shooting was off hand.

I did not try the drum, I did not take the time to load it.

I expect to get to the range again this weekend and should have a good bit more time.

Vernon
Snipersnest
02-28-2012, 07:55 AM
Nice! As an aside, my buddy sent his out to Kahr (new owners of Thompson)to have some work done on his, and they butchered it. The front sight roll pin was enlarged, and there were burrs around the hole which weren't even re-blued. The rear sight originally had period correct screws and they were replaced with new domed hex head screws. His stock was ill-fitting and loose. It looked as if a ham & egger did the work. Needless to say, he will be forwarding a nastygram voicing his displeasure!
vedearduff
03-01-2012, 01:30 PM
Nice! As an aside, my buddy sent his out to Kahr (new owners of Thompson)to have some work done on his, and they butchered it. The front sight roll pin was enlarged, and there were burrs around the hole which weren't even re-blued. The rear sight originally had period correct screws and they were replaced with new domed hex head screws. His stock was ill-fitting and loose. It looked as if a ham & egger did the work. Needless to say, he will be forwarding a nastygram voicing his displeasure!

I hope they make this good, please keep us posted.

Vernon