AGM Thompson vs TM Thompson

fireman182 · January 2nd, 2008, 19:54

Hello all
Looking at getting a thompson in the new year, was wondering if anyone knows the difference between the two? Is AGM chinasoft?

Can anyone tell me the price of it on Anderson and Anderson? I dont have an account to compare yet.

Greylocks · January 2nd, 2008, 20:34

Why not get an account? It's about $100 difference.

Capt. Tyco · January 2nd, 2008, 21:21

Yes I believe that AGM is cinasoft. But don't quote me on that. Personally I have owned a TM Thompson for a while now and I love it. If the price difference is negligible i would say go for TM.

Chrios · January 2nd, 2008, 23:22

I haven't personally owned a TM thompson, though I have handled one on occasion. It was very solid in my hands - similar to the real m1a1, in my opinion. I'm not familiar with AGM, but I'm also pretty sure it's chinasoft. As with anything else in airsoft, I'd suggest going with the tried and tested TM version. The peace of mind that you'll probably never have to monkey around with the insides anytime soon is worth the difference in price.

For the record, AGM is about 420; TM is 590. If you get verified and kick around the classifieds, you can probably snag a tommy gun for less.

Capt. Tyco · January 3rd, 2008, 02:10

IMHO if your are planning on buying to airsoft, what 170 more dollars to get an excellent quality gun over a possibly so so gun?

ProbeJax · January 3rd, 2008, 11:46

Doesn't the AGM have full trades?

Skruface · January 3rd, 2008, 13:33

The AGM is marketed in the US by PALCO Sports. That's enough reason to avoid it.

El Cactus Loco · January 3rd, 2008, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrios

If you get verified and kick around the classifieds, you can probably snag a tommy gun for less.

those things come up once in a blue moon.
it would be cheaper tho. if you can find one

Greylocks · January 3rd, 2008, 20:59

Okay. If I were to pick one of the two, here's how I'd do it.

1) Look at both, in person. So far I have seen a TM: they are really nice pieces.

2) After seeing both, start looking at details (build, materials, looks, weight, quality of finish, internal parts).

3) Decide if I (or my wallet) can live with the difference and also decide if I can fix/upgrade what I dont like.

Only after that do I ever make an opinion, unless I do a ton of research first. Sometimes I've had no choice but to do research, like when I got my King Arms Dragunov (not as if I could look at many). But so far these few tricks have served me very well.

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January 2nd, 2008, 19:54	#1
fireman182 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007	AGM Thompson vs TM Thompson Hello all Looking at getting a thompson in the new year, was wondering if anyone knows the difference between the two? Is AGM chinasoft? Can anyone tell me the price of it on Anderson and Anderson? I dont have an account to compare yet.

January 2nd, 2008, 21:21	#3
Capt. Tyco Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Victoria, B.C.	Yes I believe that AGM is cinasoft. But don't quote me on that. Personally I have owned a TM Thompson for a while now and I love it. If the price difference is negligible i would say go for TM. __________________ Eagles may soar, but WEASLES, don't get sucked into jet engines. 20 Bucks is 20 Bucks

January 3rd, 2008, 02:10	#5
Capt. Tyco Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Victoria, B.C.	IMHO if your are planning on buying to airsoft, what 170 more dollars to get an excellent quality gun over a possibly so so gun? __________________ Eagles may soar, but WEASLES, don't get sucked into jet engines. 20 Bucks is 20 Bucks

January 2nd, 2008, 20:34	#2
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	Why not get an account? It's about $100 difference.

January 2nd, 2008, 23:22	#4
Chrios Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2003	I haven't personally owned a TM thompson, though I have handled one on occasion. It was very solid in my hands - similar to the real m1a1, in my opinion. I'm not familiar with AGM, but I'm also pretty sure it's chinasoft. As with anything else in airsoft, I'd suggest going with the tried and tested TM version. The peace of mind that you'll probably never have to monkey around with the insides anytime soon is worth the difference in price. For the record, AGM is about 420; TM is 590. If you get verified and kick around the classifieds, you can probably snag a tommy gun for less.

January 3rd, 2008, 11:46	#6
ProbeJax Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007	Doesn't the AGM have full trades?

January 3rd, 2008, 20:59	#9
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	Okay. If I were to pick one of the two, here's how I'd do it. 1) Look at both, in person. So far I have seen a TM: they are really nice pieces. 2) After seeing both, start looking at details (build, materials, looks, weight, quality of finish, internal parts). 3) Decide if I (or my wallet) can live with the difference and also decide if I can fix/upgrade what I dont like. Only after that do I ever make an opinion, unless I do a ton of research first. Sometimes I've had no choice but to do research, like when I got my King Arms Dragunov (not as if I could look at many). But so far these few tricks have served me very well.

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