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it`s gotta be one hell of the trim if it has same guts but differs $2K in price. i kinda presumed it has to be something more to it.Looks like it’s like the STI type trim level. The action is identical and the metal is the same except for the color and finish. The furniture seems to be the big driver of the cost from basic plastic to higher end wood. Then you have a “limited edition” model, limited addition in the firearms world is a crap shoot as far as them holding value. Do you care about the bootlegger edition? I don’t, but that may be cool to you.
it`s gotta be one hell of the trim if it has same guts but differs $2K in price. i kinda presumed it has to be something more to it.
my interest is purely academical here.
You aren't kidding. My PD has 2 genuine Tommy guns (transferables) and one day I just lifted one out of the rack in the armory (no mag in the smg). Heavy as hell, I had no desire to shoot it.Get a nice PCC. Put a brick or seven on the stock right behind the receiver. Shoot a few rounds. Now you've experienced shooting a Tommy-gun.
Or having one not fire and lock up only to discharge in the back seat through the case...like a client's. True I was not there and would've dealt with it at the range but still scary.and let’s not forget how much fun it is having the racking knob chew up your hand while pulling back against what feels like a 300lb spring
You aren't kidding. My PD has 2 genuine Tommy guns (transferables) and one day I just lifted one out of the rack in the armory (no mag in the smg). Heavy as hell, I had no desire to shoot it.
In my opinion, the best value is the $1,300 gun. Unless you like plastic.just got an email from the battlehawk today and it got my attention.
could anybody who knows this stuff explain - how the seemingly same thing can have a price span from $3.5K down to $1.2K?
what is actually different there, as they all seem to be from the auto ordnance?
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i`ve held it before, and i shot it. i like the sense of history behind it, but do not like it much as a gun.In my opinion, the best value is the $1,300 gun. Unless you like plastic.
Also, I just looked at Battlehawk. They seem to only have 1 rifle in stock.
You could become an FFL and turn the $1300 into a full auto.i`ve held it before, and i shot it. i like the sense of history behind it, but do not like it much as a gun.
to have a full auto version of it would be nice. but the amount of effort to get to this status, damn, it is not for me.
Same here. Rented one at MFL when they were over at the old location on Brown Ave. in Manchester. Buurrrrrp. Jam. Buurrrrrrp. Jam. Kind of spoiled the fun of it, but I just assumed it was old, worn magazines. The quote about a semi one being like a Franklin Mint collectable is about right.I've always loved Tommy guns. I rented one in Vegas once - I thought it was OK. I didn't really feel it was too heavy (but the weight was REALLY noticeable when I swapped guns with a friend for the last map and took his MP5. The think I didn't like was I couldn't get through a mag without at least one jam, if not more. I don't know if that's common, or just a "feature" of rented full autos, but my buddy's MP5 ran without a hiccup.
Just saw one at Maine Pawn and Gun in Berlin, if anyone is interested.
Much appreciate getting to shoot that a few times Jack!You guys need to have Little Jack give you lessons on the 1928A1. Jack.