Thompson Sub-Machine Gun / “Tommy Gun”
In Mafia Weapons
Ammunition: .45
Capacity: 100 rounds
Price: $1000 – $2000
The Thompson, especially the early Model of 1921, has a fairly high rate of fire 900+rpm, higher than many other submachine guns of smaller caliber. This rate of fire, combined with a rather heavy trigger pull and a stock with excessive drop, increases the tendency of the gun to climb off target in automatic fire.
Compared to modern 9mm submachine guns such as the Uzi, the .45 Thompson is heavy, difficult to aim and has excessive recoil. By the standards of the day, however, the Thompson was one of the most effective and reliable submachine guns available.
It is without a doubt the weapon of choice for any “serious” gangster.