Thirty-one rounds of .45 ACP is a lot of fun at the range. The Thompson M1 Carbine is a new semi-automatic rifle with a 16.5 inch blued barrel, listed with a 30+1 capacity. It is a modern sporting rifle built in the style of the classic Thompson.

The carbine is a rifle-sized pistol-caliber firearm that makes shooting easy. The .45 ACP has soft recoil, and the long barrel and stock help hold the sights on target. A 30 round stick magazine brings the old look, though magazine laws vary by state, so check yours before you order.

Plenty of buyers pick a rifle like this for steel plates and for the feel of the Thompson shape. It also appeals to collectors of historical shapes in modern form. The finish is a traditional blue, which will need a little oil and care to stay handsome.

Compared with 9mm carbines, a .45 uses heavier and more costly ammunition, but it hits with satisfying authority at close range.

The rifle ships to a licensed dealer you choose. The background check is completed there.