Just mention the very name of the Thompson M1A1 rifle and you will learn just how popular a rifle it is. It has a dedicated fan base that is all its own. What is so special about this Airsoft rifle? Well, it has first of a very authentic look and feel about it, this stands out for those who want a rifle to be all that it can be from an appearance look per se. It also has a high power rating that does indeed mix top performance.

The solid steel frame provides ample weight, and the faux wooden handles provide a comfortable grip. But the best part reason to use the Thompson M1A1 is its simplicity of use. It was this same simplicity that made the original version of the M1A1 popular as well.

The faux wooden handles of the Tommy Airsoft gives the guns a comfortable grip. Anyone can learn the use with ease. For instance, if you want to change the magazine of the rifle, all you need to do is to feel the C shaped lever which is fixed on the left side of the gun and is place just on the top of the trigger. You need to simply press the lever and pull it out with the other hand.

A simple pull on the operating rod on the right side and the gun is reloaded and ready to fire. Even though the magazine only holds about 60 pellets, with 54 usable for shooting, the ease of reloading makes up for the guns low capacity.

There are two switches placed right above the C shaped lever used for releasing the magazine are two small switches which are safety and automatic switches. The front switch is for automatic control and the rear switch is for safety. The users have easy access to accuracy control. They can quickly make accuracy adjustments.

Making accuracy adjustments are also quick and easy. The hop-up control is located at the ejection point. A small, notched, black wheel has no fake bolt covering it, allows for faster adjustments. Hop-up is, of course, adjusting the back spin of the pellet to allow for a straighter vertical flight. Aiming is accomplished through a simple peep-sight. The peep-sight can be easily adjusted with fingers to account for wind and elevation. The sight is protected by metal ears to prevent being knocked out of line.

Once the rifle is loaded and the aiming mechanisms set, the M1A1 provides the performance needed in a gun fight. The rifle claims pellet speeds at 280 fps for .20g pellets though tests have shown the actual speed can be as high as 350 fps. At .12g pellets, the velocity increases to an astounding 420fps. The gun is also incredibly accurate, scoring groupings at 7 inches on fully automatic and 2.5 inches on semi auto, both with the 0.20g pellets.

When you have loaded the gun properly and have the aiming mechanisms set, the Thompson M1A1 rifle can provide the top performance that is needed in a gunfight. Because the rifle claims to have pellet speeds of 280, fps for .20g pellets. The tests that have been performed have proven that the pellet speeds going as high up as 350 fps. The Thompson M1A1 Airsoft Gun is not only incredibly accurate but it is also supremely powerful and offers both ease of operation and ease in aiming. These are assets that only serve to make it a good rifle for Airsoft games.