Why did the suppressed Thompson lose out to the Sten? With firearm & weapon expert Jonathan Ferguson
This entry details the development and comparison of a suppressed Thompson M1A1 prototype against the Sten Mk.IIS, as explained by Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries. It covers the technical specifications, design choices, and trial results that led to the Thompson's abandonment in favor of the M3 Grease Gun due to weight and size considerations.











