tube gun pics

[arjacobson]

Here are a few pics of a tube gun I built from scratch. It uses 1911 mags-started with 0% ar forging. It looks a bit clunky but I wanted a tommy gun style stock. 45acp and very accurate!

[arjacobson]

I will be making a wood pistol grip to replace the plastic one. I think that will improve the ol girl a bit...

[webradbury]

I have honestly never seen anything like that. And now I want one. Thanks alot!

[geargnasher]

I will be making a wood pistol grip to replace the plastic one. I think that will improve the ol girl a bit...

That was my very first thought after "COOL!"

Don't you wish good 1911 drum magazines were still available?

Gear

[arjacobson]

Thanks guys. It was my first scratch build after getting into building guns. Next project is going to be a falling block single shot.

[MrWolf]

Very impressive! Nice job.

[texassako]

I don't think it looks clunky. It just looks a little different in a good way, and reminds me of one that is in a Shotgun News gunsmithing book. Now that one is clunky.

[Forgetful]

Is that a direct blowback, or did you manage to squeeze in a delay?

How did you decide on buffer weight and spring tension?

[NavyVet1959]

I was watching an old rerun of Hogan's Heroes last night and noticed that the German guards were carrying Thompsons instead of MP40s as I would expect. Funny that I never noticed that back when the show was originally on the air.

Interesting looking weapon you created there.

[jmorris]

Not so fast, your going to need to post a lot more details, including photos, than that.

[Forgetful]

Not so fast, your going to need to post a lot more details, including photos, than that.

I'd like to see what modifications were made to that 0%

[nekshot]

that thing is downright catchy! I wonder if I could make one of those? Very nice indeed.

[arjacobson]

Is that a direct blowback, or did you manage to squeeze in a delay?

How did you decide on buffer weight and spring tension?

This is direct blow back. I got the specs for the weight on weapons guild. It uses a sten recoil spring... Specs?? Basically I started with a 0% ar forging- I milled off the area where the buffer tube would go. I cut a radius on the top of the forging to match the tube. The mag cutout was a real PITA but that came out ok. The mag release was machined into the lower like a 1911. Modified ar hammer with stock FCG... More pics to follow

[arjacobson]

Ill see if this one comes out

[webradbury]

This needs an integral suppressor!!!

[arjacobson]

I would Love to have one BUT Iowa is suppressor unfriendly............

[Love Life]

Awesome!!

[jmort]

I am in awe. Great to know that there are people out there that can do amazing things, like this.

[6bg6ga]

OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i WOULD LOVE TO BUY ONE OF THEM

[arjacobson]

You can build your own semi autos legally but they cannot be sold unless you have a mfg FFL. I just wanted to see if I could machine a semi auto carbine from scratch.. It was fun and I learned a BUNCH about different designs.. The bad side is now I have a few ideas for other gun projects!