M1 Thompson light weight.

[SiriusP90]

Finally purchased a Thompson lightweight. Always wanted one, but wow, went through roughly 300rds and the spring and pilot pin snapped in half. Auto-Ordnance did send out new parts. Since i work in a machine shop, i decided to make the parts myself, made the pilot pin out of a softer metal, just hardend the tip of the pin. This is a firearm that i wish i never bought, pure junk. 900$ spend and breaks after 300rds. But here is what i did, hopefully it works. I also gonna find a replacement spring, don't wanna us the A/O one they sent. I will never recommend one of these things to anyone.
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[Embalmer]

Im weary of the aluminum ones, and always opt to spend more for the steel ones myself. That said mines sent 9500 rounds down range with 1 hiccup to date caused by a bad drum mag.

[Ghostsoldier]

Oh, the horror stories I've heard about the aluminum versions....wait 'til you get the cracked receiver from all that live-fire hammering....:mad:
Rob