Were proud to honor the name and the legacy of general john t. I cant comment on the upper, but the lower is first rate imo. Marco milazzo weapons, ammunition, ballistcs and explosives expert. Old gun manuals featuring taurus, thompson center, tokarov. Arguably, the most famous and widely recognized and respected handgun in the world, the 1911 is combat proven. Nov 18, 2016 the ole thompson auto ordnance frames and slides were early investment castings from essex arms, and were generally pretty bad, with specs all over the map. Looking for info on an autoordnance 1911 product details. Dec 04, 20 autoordnance thompson, part of the kahr family, has been making iconic firearms for years. Steel case ammo warning for thompson long guns pdf. Thompson m1 lightweight, semiautomatic carbine shipped with one 20 round stick magazine.
Brochures and manuals autoordnance original manufacturer of. Before handling any firearm read and understand the information contained in its owners manual. Autoordnancethompson, part of the kahr family, has been making iconic firearms for years. The autoordnance 1911bko frame incorporates gi specs, and features a matte black finished frame, barrel, and slide. I am trying to find the modal of my dads auto ordnance 1911. Its an awesome looking 1911 pistol and very authenic looking too. M1 lightweight carbine, 9mm, aluminum frame and receiver. It is my best shooting 22 and that receiver has the best trigger of any of my 1911s. Thompson 1911 pistol autoordnance 45cal 7 round mag youtube. Autoordnance thompson 1927a1 tommy gun30rd mag50rd drumviolin casenew. The m1a1 thompson was the final evolution of the military tommy gun.
The overall appearance makes for a pistol that looks like a wwii fighter plane getting ready to race into the skies hunting bandits. We offer the same attention to craftsmanship today that made the original so highly. Do you have any replacement parts for it thats why i ask the 70 vs. My experience with the auto ordnance 1911 pistols has been that they tended to be of poor quality in regard to fit finish and function.
This example from autoordnance will be well suited to any task you ask of it, from professional duty weapon to competition or personal defense and concealed carry. The tommy gun is probably one of the most iconic firearms of. Maker of the world famous otommy guno owneros manual to be used for autoordnance 1911 models model. Numrich gun parts is the worlds largest supplier of gun parts, so you can be sure that youll find everything youre looking for from our 1911 schematic, from barrels and sights to magazines and screws. It is parkerized and looks like the standard gi type 1911 takes single stack mags.
Add one of the best pistols ever made to your gun collection with the auto ordnance 1911 semi auto handgun. The left side of the slide is marked with the thompson in a bullet logo, autoordnance corp. Looking for info on an autoordnance 1911 author message. The subject of my recollection was the stainless steel thompson custom 1911. Kahr arms is an american small arms manufacturer specializing in compact and midsize. Autoordnance is proud to offer this latest custom 1911 in honor of the pilots who flew in defense of our nation during wwii, said the pennsylvaniabased company in a press release. Since 1999, kahr arms has been proud to support the legacy of the autoordnance corporation, the original maker of the famous thompson submachine gun. Be certain this owners manual is available for reference and is kept with this firearm if transferred to another party. Do not attempt to practice loading or unloading with live ammunition without a thorough understanding of the safe operation of this pistol.
To ensure the historical accuracy of the autoordnance design, kahr researched the original engineering drawings. I havent had occasion to examine one of the new kahr ao pistols, so i cant make a call on those. I betcha that youll find lots of info there about what years were good and what years were run away. In 1999, kahr arms bought autoordnance company, not associated with the original aoc, maker of thompson submachine guns. I do believe that the reason this lower was for sale was that the upper had split. Autoordnance releases commemorative variants of the thompson. It is my best shooting 22 and that receiver has the best trigger of any of my 1911 s. Shooting the thompson model 1927a1 from autoordnance. Right out of the box its been flawless for over 500rds now. We encourage you to only order items that you know can legally be. Autoordnance releases commemorative variants of the. We encourage you to only order items that you know can legally be purchased in your state.
Auto ordnance 1993 thompson models manual, auto and semi, 16 pps. Order parts by part name and part number refer to owners manual. The new owners of ao is kahr and there focused on quality for sure. Up until the time kahr took over they had a very bad reputation for quality, something i can personally attest having bought one back in 1989. Campbell the shooting public and the shooting industry are paying tribute to the 1911 pistol and the great men that made history with the. The ole thompson auto ordnance frames and slides were early investment castings from essex. In the upcoming march 2014 issue of combat handguns, author rich grassi tests one and gives us a full report. The thompson custom 1911 frame is made from 420 stainless steel casting and the slide features a solid stainless steel billet. If you cant find what you are looking for use the category navigation e.
Old auto ordnance steel discussion in 1911 gunsmithing started by foresterpumice, nov 18, 2016. The guy selling it has put 150 rounds through it claimed he says. Autoordnance thompson 1911 commander 9mm luger semi. Can you tell me when it was made and if it is a 70 style or 80 style 1911. Autoordnance thompson 1911 iwo jima edition 45 acp single. Old auto ordnance steel 1911addicts the premiere 1911. Thompson rifles, pistols and accessories steel case ammo warning for thompson long guns pdf. The serial number is e 05552 and i purchased it in january 1994.
Clean and maintain your autoordnance m1911a1 thompson yourself. This automatic pistols assemblydisassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j. Thompson 1911 45cal 7 round mag shooting down range aming for face. To be precise, im talking about the m1sb, which is the 10. Brochures and manuals autoordnance original manufacturer. Technical consultant of the italian judicial authority. I bought a rock island armory 1911 government model about a week and a half ago, and love it. That means everything from stainless steel 1911 magazines to m1 carbine mags and classic thompson drum magazines are designed to meet the highest quality standards for superior. Any opinions on the auto ordnance semiauto tommy gun. These instructions also apply to the amt government model, amt hardballer, amt skipper, amt hardballer, amt long slide, argentine model 1927, autoordnance m1911a1 thompson, colt combat commander, colt combat elite, colt combat grade government, colt commander, colt delta elite, colt gold cup, colt gold cup 38 special, colt lightweight. While it is not an exact replica of the military 1911a1, it is a good basic model 1911 that can. Autoordnance is celebrating its 100th year by offering a commemorative matched set consisting of a thompson 1927a1 and a 1911a1 pistol.
In steel framed versions, the rail design is traditional and very similar to that of the m1911 pistol. Auto ordnance makes a semiauto tommy gun that, though expensive, is priced within reach, and im wondering if anybody here has any experience with one of these. Autoordnance thompson 1927a1 t1c commando semi automatic carbine. If the manual is lost or misplaced, write directly to kahr arms for a free replacement copy. Single action semiautomatic with removable magazine markings. Autoordnance presents the classic gi 1911 pistol in a patriotic i stand special edition to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for the us on duty. Clean and maintain your autoordnance m1911a1 pit bull yourself. Auto ordnance magazine thompson 1927a1 45 acp 30rd stick drum is shipped with a drum installation device 3rd hand and a thompson manual. Ao made 1911s with the thompson logo on them long, long before kahr came into the picture. Big gun performance in a small gun package the kahr design is original, creating the smallest package possible in four defensive calibers. May 26, 2011 clean and maintain your autoordnance m1911a1 thompson yourself.
To be used for thompson semiauto rifles and 1911 pistols. The 1911tc features black low profile front and rear iron sights that are dovetailed into the slide. Woods expertise, stepbystep instructions and crisp photography. Featuring two of our militarys most iconic firearms, the anniversary set is sure to delight collectors and shooters alike. I bought an auto ordnance receiver at a pawn shop and put a tactical solutions 2211 upper on it. Most were soldiers or marines but some were sailors and airmen and quite a few federal agents used the big handgun. With auto ordnance, that means staying true to classic designs and construction while refining manufacturing and materials to deliver the ultimate shooting experience. Thompson m1 autoordnance original manufacturer of the. After getting a auto ordnance 1911 for christmas and realizing nothing has been written about them since kahr arms has taken them over in 1999 and knowing the spain factory shut down when lima went out of business and that their 1911s are now really quality pistols i. Thompson 1927a1 dlx 45acp 50rd includes 50 round drum semiauto rifle 16. Semiautomatic, civiliangrade pistols and carbines based on the thompson gun design are currently manufactured by the autoordnance corp. Auto ordnance use to use cast frames made in spain.
Auto ordnance 1911 custom semiautomatic 1911 full 45 acp 5 steel stainless wood 7rd 1 mag right hand fixed sights 1911tc accessories 1 mag action semiautomatic barrel length 5 capacity 7rd finishcolor stainless framematerial. If the manual is lost or misplaced, write directly to autoordnance for a free replacement copy. Chip mccormick shooting star magazines are working fine in my auto ordnance 1911, but it is a newer one made in worcester, mass. Thompson autoordnance 1911 im looking into a thompson ao 1911. The thompson m1 was used victoriously in battles throughout the world, ensuring its place for eternity as a legend among military firearms. Ive only owned one 1911 in 10mm and that was an early production delta elite, this was at a time when colt was going through some quality control issues and that pistols action was very rough compared to my. An excellent reference work and practical howto manual. Auto ordnance 1911 pistol autoordnance original manufacturer. Mar 10, 2016 auto ordnances gistyle model 1911 bko is a serviceable. Mar 16, 2016 i recently picked up a m1a1 thompson sbr made by autoordnance. Amt hardballer, amt skipper, amt hardballer, amt long slide, argentine model 1927, autoordnance m1911a1 thompson, colt combat commander, colt combat elite, colt combat grade government, colt commander, colt delta elite, colt gold cup.