Thompson Semi Auto

[Soclydeza 3]

Are Thompson semi auto's NJ legal?  I always thought they were cool but that I'd never be able to get one as an NJ resident (since they have a flash suppressor on the end); but I'm seeing some older threads that say these are NJ legal (at least the 1927 A1 model) and even some online vendors selling it as "NJ legal".  what's the story with these?

 

 

[1LtCAP 4,262]

you mean tommyguns, but semi, right? i believe they are. i almost bought one at bobs, but found something i liked more to spend my money on at that point.

[Soclydeza 3]

Exactly, there's a semi auto version on it.  I know the classic drum mag definitely wouldnt fly in NJ, not sure about the gun itself.  I always thought they were no-nos but now I'm not sure.

[capt14k 2,052]

Yes NJ legal. Not a flash supressor it is a compensator and M1 didn't have one only A1 did. No bayonet lug or grenade launcher. No adjustable stock. Only "evil" feature is pistol grip. Magazines must be pinned to 15 rounds. Unless buying new one now then 10 rounds. Both stick and drum can be modified.

 

 

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[BMWR12 35]

Yes they are legal and they do make a drum mag that only holds 10 rounds. I have a M1 model that I would consider selling if you are interested. The M1 can not accept a drum mag.

[Bri894 17]

Yes they are NJ legal. The model is a T1D, it comes with a 10 round drum. I bought mine from Buds and had it shipped to a NJ FFL.

 

 

 

[capt14k 2,052]

Yes they are legal and they do make a drum mag that only holds 10 rounds. I have a M1 model that I would consider selling if you are interested. The M1 can not accept a drum mag.

No wonder I always see them with a stick magazine. Learned something new. How much are you looking for if OP isn't interested? Obviously I would expect him to have first dibs.


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[Soclydeza 3]

Thanks for the clarification and offers guys.

 

@capt14k

Thanks for the dibs but it's all yours.  I'm not currently in the market for one but will be eventually.  I was just curious because I've looked into them in the past but thought they were no-nos in NJ, then I came across talk about it in the forums.