AK Tommy Gun - The St. Petersburg Typewriter
This guide details the advanced gunsmithing required to convert an AK-47 into the 'Commie Tommy,' a firearm styled after the Thompson Submachine Gun. It covers custom fabrication of the receiver, bolt carrier, and magazine well, along with the conversion to a direct blowback operation and the installation of specific caliber and aesthetic components. Instruction is provided by Brandon Herrera, a recognized expert in AK-platform firearms and custom gunsmithing.











