The Thompson M1A1 submachine gun does have its history with the military that dates back to the end of World War I. It was invented by General John T. Thompson who designed the gun between 1917 and 1919 personally after witnessing the trench action that went on between soldiers during World War I. Thompson wanted to come up with a weapon that would be hand held and make combat possible by the hands of one man firing a rifle caliber round.

When the gun first became available to the public it had a bit of success, but the price was pretty high and couldnt be afforded by many people. The Tommy gun was very popular among Gangsters too. Plus the gun was used in several Hollywood movies too, like Saving Private Ryan. With the advent of this movie the Tommy became more popular once again.

You will find that the Thompson Airsoft M1A1 is a perfect replica of the original Tommy gun. The Airsoft looks just like the Tommy, and weighs the same too as the original Tommy. Plus with the Thompson Airsoft you will find that you have a choice of semi or full automatic.

With the Thompson Airsoft M1A1 you will find it has a high metal content, with a barrel and upper receiver too. Plus some smaller parts like safety sling mounts and sector switches. The fore grip, stock, and pistol grip are made of a high density ABS plastic and come with a wood grain finish. And the butt plate helps the shooter to adjust into a shoulder situated firing position.

The Thompson Airsoft has a full metal gear box and steel gears, the speed of firing is around 420 feet per second, thats with a .12 gauge bb, while with a .20 gauge bb the firing speed will be 330 feet per second. The gun is powered by an 8.4 volt batter that is rechargeable. The Thompson Airsoft provides an unmatched accuracy, which makes it the most popular submachine Airsoft.

What is the Thompson Airsoft M1A1? It is no other than a licensed replica of the official Tommy gun. That is made today. It looks every inch. Like the real deadly "Tommy Gun" including the make of the body and the functions that it possesses. These Airsoft Tommy guns were originally made only for the purpose of recreation and are sold to those enthusiasts who play Airsoft games.

The Thompson Airsoft M1A1 is a very special Airsoft gun all in itself. Not only does it have a high metal content and several smaller parts, which do include safety switches, and sling mounts. The pistol grip, fore grip, and the stock are constructed from ABS plastic that is highly dense and has a rich wooden grain finish that is attractive to the eye.

These Airsoft guns are not meant to kill, because they have a low projectile with a low speed that makes the gun something that Airsoft gamers look for as a rule. They can give one the actual feel of warfare amid indoor or outdoor skirmishes without the actual deadliness that goes with real warfare per se. The Thompson Airsoft M1A1 is mainly for fun and is about fun. He or she just needs to know how to load and use them properly is all.