[Uncle Jaque]

I've never had the pleasure of firing a "Tommy", but surely would love to! When I was in the NHSP ('71-76) they had a bunch of 'em in the SWAT van, but the boogers would never let me near 'em despite all my begging and pleading, darn it!

Veterans who used one in Service tell us that they weigh more than the M-1 Garand and get somewhat hefty to lug around after a while - especially with a loaded drum magazine.

But when it comes to pure, raw, unadulterated, machochismo CLASS; Gosh; ya just can't beat a Tommygun, can ye?

[sonofatpatcher2]

Re: But when it comes to pure, raw, unadulterated, machochismo CLASS; Gosh; ya just can't beat a Tommygun, can ye?

Yep, you are correct, sir! A Thompson in the hands of man or woman who knows how to shoot it, can pretty much make a wasteland 150 to 200 yards in diameter.

Its heavy and it ain't high-tec, but it can still kick hinney with the best of them as a close combat weapon! The old .45 round still packs a punch as a man killer.