The Thompson M1A1 rifle is a popular rifle among the Airsoft fan base. Its high power rating and authentic look and feel make it an ideal choice for those who want to mix performance with aesthetics.

The solid steel frame provides ample weight, and the faux wooden handles provide a comfortable grip. But the best part reason to use the Thompson M1A1 is its simplicity of use. It was this same simplicity that made the original version of the M1A1 popular as well.

The faux wooden handles of the Tommy Airsoft gives the guns a comfortable grip. Anyone can learn the use with ease. For instance, if you want to change the magazine of the rifle, all you need to do is to feel the C shaped lever which is fixed on the left side of the gun and is place just on the top of the trigger. You need to simply press the lever and pull it out with the other hand.

Pressing the lever releases the magazine and waits to be pulled out. Now, the next step is to pour the pellets and prim the magazine and then push it back in the place and listen to the click. Once it clicks the magazine is back in place to be used. There is an operating rod on the right of the gun. A simple pulling of the rod reloads the gun and makes it ready for firing. The magazine can hold up to 60 pellets of which only 54 are usable.

There are two switches placed right above the C shaped lever used for releasing the magazine are two small switches which are safety and automatic switches. The front switch is for automatic control and the rear switch is for safety. The users have easy access to accuracy control. They can quickly make accuracy adjustments.

There is a hop-up control located at the ejection point. There is a small, notched wheel black in color which can be used by the users for faster adjustments. The Hop-up is used for adjusting the pellets back spin that allows straighter vertical flight. There is a small peep-sight which can be used by the users for aiming.

Once the rifle is loaded and the aiming mechanisms set, the M1A1 provides the performance needed in a gun fight. The rifle claims pellet speeds at 280 fps for .20g pellets though tests have shown the actual speed can be as high as 350 fps. At .12g pellets, the velocity increases to an astounding 420fps. The gun is also incredibly accurate, scoring groupings at 7 inches on fully automatic and 2.5 inches on semi auto, both with the 0.20g pellets.

The amazing accuracy and the unmatched power of the guns make the Airsoft Thompson a popular choice for the Airsoft games. With these rifles the users can have the closest experience of the real life combats.