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 Thompson submachine guns have their history dated back to the near end of World War I. It was then when General John T. Thompson designed this gun to give the soldiers with the fire arm (hand-held one man machine gun) for trench wars. US military started using the Tommy guns during the Second World War (1938).

When one gets on the subject of World War II or the Korean War for that fact, the subject of the M1A1 submachine gun does come up as part of the conversation. Why is this so? Well, it is obvious as to why.