M1 Thompson: Savage Simplifies the SMG
This video delves into the history and technical evolution of the M1 Thompson submachine gun, focusing on the simplification efforts undertaken by Savage during World War II. It details the design changes that made the M1 more cost-effective and efficient to manufacture, including the replacement of the Blish lock with a blowback action, the removal of non-essential features like the vertical foregrip and Cutt's compensator, and modifications to the sights and recoil system. The M1A1 variant, with its fixed firing pin, is also discussed as a further simplification, leading to the short production run of the M1. The video highlights that intact M1 configurations are rare today due to retrofitting to M1A1.












