Shoot a Thompson M1A1

Thompson M1A1
  • Caliber/Gauge.45 ACP
  • Capacity30
  • ActionFull Auto

Ever Wanted to Shoot a Tommy Gun?

The Thompson M1A1, the wartime ‘Tommy Gun’ is featured in movies like Saving Private Ryan. Very similar to it’s 1921/1928 counterparts, the M1A1 features a shorter barrel providing a lighter weight for soldiers. It also features a side mounted charging handle, instead of top, and a more aggressive site picture.

The Thompson was the first official submachine gun (SMG), firing .45 ACP during World War II. It provided more maneuverability and weapon handling for soldiers than the popularized drum magazine of the ‘Tommy Gun’.

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About Our Machine Gun Tours

  • Family Friendly Machine Gun Tours has been helping individuals and groups experience shooting unique and full auto firearms since 2005. Our team is highly experienced and practices displined firearm safety in order to provide a safe family friendly experience.
  • Educational & Exciting Each tour gun selected you will get a knowldege about the selcted firearms as well as shooting them to your heart's content. Additional ammunition is availbe at each tour in case you want a little more time behind the trigger. Our tours balance the fun of full auto, with the educational history of each gun.
  • For Groups & Individuals We often work with families looking for fun as well as birthday's, corporate/team building, bachlor/bachlorette parties and individuals alike. The packages are booked per person, with group discounts for larger parties.
  • Flexible Tour Packages We offer our machine gun tours in 3, 5 and 10 gun packages. The standard tour including the MP5, M16 and AK47, while the 5 and 10 gun pacakages come with more variety firearm selection. The 10 gun pacakage includes one belt fed machine gun in addtion to the hand held selections.
    Custom packages are availbe by request.
  • Indoor & Outdoor Ranges For our monthly machine gun events and select private tours are held at Shoot Indoors in Denver, CO. We also use our outdoor private range in Bennett, CO and lastly the Pawnee Sportsmens Center in Briggsdale, CO. Explicit details of where to meet will be provided once a booking is complete.

Customer Reviews

  • The Only Firearms Dealer I Trust

    “I wanted to thank Machine Gun Tours and especially Kyle, who helped me in every way and helped me make an informed decision in purchasing my first Colorado handgun, the FN-5.2. We took it to the mountains and let me tell you. It’s the firearm of the future. Thank you Kyle, you really took the time for us to do it right. Now you and your company are the only firearms dealer, I trust or for that matter anyone else should either. And less expensive I might say. Don’t waste ur time, like I did with other dealers, go here first. Kyle, Because of you. I’m going to come back for an AR next.”
    - Jack Martin

  • This Is My Go-To Gun Shop

    "I am new to Colorado and made my first gun purchase through Machine Gun Tours. When I first walked into the store I thought it was a little “beat up” looking, but realized that they have a lot of product and just need to stock it and make it a bit more presentable. The staff was lights-out knowledgeable, and very friendly. While I was waiting for my background check to come through, I was watching them interact with other customers. In my opinion they were looking out for the customer’s best interest as opposed to overselling them on junk they didn’t need. They had intimate knowledge of the firearms they sold and made solid recommendations to me and others that either walked in or called in. They also offer concealed handgun permit training and other services that gun companies can’t offer. These guys are top notch, despite the not so spit and polish showroom. I plan to buy again soon and won’t consider buying anywhere else at this time. This is my go to gun shop."
    - Nathan Vance

  • I Will Buy Again From These Guys, Hands Down

    "I was looking online for parts for my AR and was having a hard time were I live in western Colorado. Finding Machine Gun Tours online I gave them a call was pleasantly surprised to find a store the was very informative and stocked quality parts. So much that I even made the trip over to Denver to even have them work on my gun. Thank you. The best thing I thought was a true benefit was that they have employees that have real world knowledge of the AR platform and knew what they believe is quality and what’s not. They have extremely fair prices on parts and services and can beat anyone I have encountered with knowledge. I will buy again from these guys hands down…"
    - Felipe N.

  • You Will Not Be Disappointed

    "If you are not 100% satisfied with were you are going for your arms and accessories you have to give these place a try, you will not be disappointed. I dealt mostly with John and Alan and I can’t say enough about them and MGT. First off, these guys don’t have a hint of arrogance that we all know so well that usually comes with other local shops/ranges. They both were nothing but professional, easy going, and respectful, once again NO ATTITUDE or ARROGANCE. They spent a good amount of time with me on different choices and even after the purchase made sure I was squared away for the paperwork that would follow. I’ve been buying firearms for over 25 years and have never run into a group or shop that has such down to earth respectful guys behind the counter, hell you’ll want to hang out with these guys at a BBQ. Anyway, I usually don’t take the time for these things but wanted others in the area to know these guys are the REAL deal, they run their business like it should be and like what we all once used to except. Definitely give these guys a shot, you’ll most likely be like me…..a customer for life. Also, an incredible stock and reasonable pricing. A+ all the way. The other gun shops and ranges should take lessons from the pros."
    - Chris Trent

  • The ULTIMATE Shop

    "WOW, the ULTIMATE shop with firearms you can’t find anywhere else. Plus if you’ve ever wanted to shoot a machine gun, this is the place to do so! I’ve used them to pick up my first home defense guns, take my CCW class so I can get my Colorado concealed carry permit and had a great time shooting fully automatic guns at their private shooting range."
    - Chris

  • Best Legal Fun Money Can Buy

    "This was the best legal fun money can buy!"
    - Jason C.