Different views on the Airsoft Thompson M1A1 Gun
One of the most popular guns of all time, the M1A1 Thompson submachine gun is now one of the most popular Airsoft guns on the market. The iconic “Tommy” gun is widely known as one of the guns that helped win World War II as well as the gun of choice for the gangsters of the 1920s and 30s.
Now the Thompson submachine gun is also a favorite among Airsoft players. Not only is the Airsoft Thompson well-liked for its visual effects, the Airsoft Tommy is also popular for its effectiveness and versatility for a variety of Airsoft players. Noted also for its high rate of fire, the Airsoft Tommy is also easily affordable for most players so you can enjoy the game and have an accurate shot.
The original Thompson submachine gun was invented near the end of World War I and was first available for sale in 1921. During the 1920s, the Tommy gun became famous for its wide use by Prohibition-era gangsters. The iconic Tommy, with its signature ammunition pan, quickly became a legend thanks to Hollywood and such notorious incidents as the Saint Valentine’s Day massacre.
The Thompson M1A1 submachine gun was perfect for small-arms combat and possessed both a high rate of fire and large caliber of ammunition. It could fire approximately 600-1200 .45 caliber rounds per minute. This weapon of choice was replaced by the M3 by the end of World War II by the United States military. Reasons that the M3 was better were due to its disposability and the fact that it could be produced at a much faster rate than the Thompson M1A1 submachine gun.
The M3 came to be known as the “Grease Gun” and by the end of the war there was a whooping six hundred thousand of them. Something, which only served to make the retired “Tommy” Gun obsolete and no longer, viewed as the weapon of choice.
Today there has been a renewed interest in the Tommy gun, especially among Airsoft players. Airsoft versions of the Tommy gun are highly valued by players for their historical accuracy and great performance. This makes them perfect for both re-enactments and other forms of Airsoft play.
Both versions of the Tommy feature a metal body and a firing velocity of well over 300 feet per second. They both also have an 8.4 volt battery that can be fully recharged in 4.5 hours. All Airsoft Tommys come equipped with 47-round magazines with 300-round magazines available for an additional cost. These guns can fire over 650 .2g BBs per minute. Thats a lot of BBs.
Most Airsoft Tommys come equipped with 47-round magazines and can fire over 650 .2g BBs a minute. Magazines that hold 300 rounds are also available for an additional cost. Most Airsoft Thompson guns cost around $200, making them very affordable for even casual Airsoft players. They can be purchased online and at a variety of retail outlets. The Airsoft Tommy gun’s versatility, performance and historical accuracy make it one of the most popular Airsoft guns on the market today.
