M1 Thompson vs. MP40 What's the Difference? The M1 Thompson and MP40 are both iconic submachine guns used during World War II. The M1 Thompson, also known as the "Tommy Gun," was favored by American troops for its high rate of fire and reliability.

Jun 25, 2015 · The American Thompson SMG and the German MP40 went against one another on both the Western and Eastern Fronts in World War II. The United States used the Thompson as its standard SMG for the bulk of the conflict, while the Red Army made use of several that they had acquired under lend-Lease.

Sep 2, 2008 · Having owned a M1 Thompson and MP-40 for over ten years, I'll give my two cents: THe Thompson is well made and has a superior magazine than the MP-40. It's also heavier and the wood furniture is a weak point.

Dec 11, 2020 · Before the M3 SMG was added in late 43-44 (mostly the latter), the M1 SMG (Thompson) was issued out to select individuals (usually officers and some NCOs); however, there were shortages of them and they were HUGELY expensive, so …

The MP 40 (Maschinenpistole 40) is a submachine gun chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge. Developed in Nazi Germany, it saw extensive service in the Axis forces during World War II.

Aug 17, 2013 · Ever wonder how the German MP-40 and the American M1 Thompson and M3 Grease Gun looked and sounded like when shot side-by-side? The training video above from WWII seems a bit biased against the MP-40, it’s still a pretty good video however. If you had to choose one which would it be?

MP40 VS THOMPSON | WHICH IS BEST?In this video, we compare two iconic submachine guns from World War II: the MP40 and the Thompson. We break down their key f...

Aug 24, 2018 · If there were two iconic weapons of World War II, they would be the Thompson M1A1 submachine gun of the United States and the other would be the MP40 of Nazi Germany. Both weapons had a high rate of fire, the Thompson …

Nov 6, 2017 · I have both unlocked, and I'm wondering which one has been better for you guys. I'm currently running the MP40 but have a variant for the Thompson so I'm interested in hearing how it is.

Nov 5, 2017 · Consider the 230 gr .45 ball bullet used by the TSMG, versus the approximately 124 grain 9mm bullet of the MP-40. Rate of fire for a M1928A1 (or M1) TSMG was a theoretical 750 rounds per minute. If it could actually fire that 750 …