Dean Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 I might be buying a 1928 Thompson very soon. The original drums are crazy expensive. Do the kahr drums function well in full auto? Or should I forget about drums and stick with 30rd mags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) I got one from Numrich, a GPC, which is a Taiwanese company (I believe). It ran perfectly. Note I greased them up before using. On GunBroker there was one brand selling it for cheap.. haven't had a chance to try them out yet (There's a post about them on Machinegun Boards) Edited October 18, 2021 by Ryo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdmardiv Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Can't speak to the newer ones. I use the old guys, they are a bit more expensive, but I think worth it. Old or new, drums are the most fun for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Those old ones can be extremely expensive.. I bought couple of these for $100.. which is a crazy cheap price but unknown reliability. I haven't gotten to try it yet, but surprising it seem like it is a quality drum. https://linemount.com/product/thompson-compatible-50rd-drum-magazine/https://linemount.com/product/thompson-compatible-50rd-drum-magazine/ They are currently out of stock, but I had bought it from their GunBroker sales. https://www.gunbroker.com/a/feedback/profile/6436805 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M38A1-Josh Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 I picked up a $125 repro drum from sarco a little while ago and it ran fine in my semi auto Kahr gun. My friend got one for his SMG and it ran fine as well. Not sure who actually made them. Funny issue I had with running the drum in my semi auto was the recoil of the gun caused the bolt hold open to jump up and hold the bolt open. I bent a piece of wire to hold it down and hang in the stick mag T-slot for when I have a drum inserted to stop this from happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhe Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 The sarco/numrich ones are from taiwan, and by reputation run well (mine do). I would avoid anything else except an original one (spendy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiller Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 The 50 round drum I bought from Numrich has always worked perfectly. R/s, Hiller............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucklehead Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Have 1 50 rd Kahr drum and 2 100 rd Kahrs. All 3 work great in my 1928 FA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crishh Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 I have 50 round drum from numrich and it works perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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