With that in mind this pistol detail strips as any other series 80 equipped government model though notice the extra long firing pin spring. Sportsmans guide has your autoordnance 1911a1 wwii parkerized, semiautomatic. In honor of the american revolution and our nations founding fathers, auto ordnance presents the revolution custom 1911. It has a mix of the features you would expect to find on either the 1911 or the 1911a1 version, that is, scalloped frame near the trigger 1911a1, a long trigger 1911, and an arched mainspring housing 1911a1. I might buy a kahr made pistol, but wouldnt touch an older auto ordnance 1911. I took it out to the range on turkey day and fed 200 rounds through it. The thompson custom 1911 frame is made from 420 stainless steel casting and the slide features a solid stainless steel billet. Oct 16, 20 i have a thompson auto ordnance 1927 a1 model carbine chambered in. The right side also features a battle scene, the dates of the operation, iwo jima, and an advancing american flag. I had a lot of fun with it, and learned about 1911s by experimenting on it. Our sales staff cannot forecast price or availability of wish list items.
They had a kit called the bull dog which was basically a clone of the top end of a colt officers model. Autoordnance company news newspapers books scholar jstor april 2010 learn how and when to. It was a huge improvement over the old auto ordnance offerings, but the tarnished image associated with ao continued to plague them, and the decision was made to focus attention on the. Get the best deals on autoordnance vintage hunting magazines. The carbon steel slide, sear, and disconnector are machined from solid bar stock, then heat treated properly to assure durability and long life over many thousands of rounds. But much to my surprise, it wasnt really a 100% milspec gun. Tell me about auto ordinance 1911 pistols the high road. May have been just a random event, but pretty much spoiled the brand for me. Autoordnance vintage hunting magazines for sale ebay.
Auto ordnance focuses on producing wwii firearms such as the m1911a1 shown here and the m1 carbine. It is a compelling historical single action, but auto ordnance is giving it away with a matching thompson 1927a1. Usa based, kahr firearms group is proud to announce the introduction of the auto ordnance 1911bko. Thompson by auto ordnance corp 1911a1 zg51 pitbull gun manual. I ordered one and the slide was warped so i sent it back, replacement kit came in but never worked to my satisfaction. Timothy pierce from auto ordnance called me back about 2 weeks ago and explained that they had put the wrong extractor and would replace it. Each pistol is engraved with historical artwork paying tribute to the brave. Oct 30, 2007 i have never heard of another ao 1911 having that problem. In the upcoming march 2014 issue of combat handguns, author rich grassi tests one and gives us a full report. Home autoordnance original manufacturer of the world. Auto ordnance has become a really quality 1911 1911forum. The subject of my recollection was the stainless steel thompson custom 1911. According to auto ordnance the pistols frame is cast while the slide is barstock and the barrel is a onepiece item. Want to buy an autoordnance 1911bko, check out brownells.
It is government issue and i wondered if it has any value, answered by a verified firearms expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Auto ordnance is best known for the thompson submachine gun, notorious as a gangster weapon of the roaring twenties and famous as a military weapon of the allied forces in world war ii. I know its got a hammer block so it is not a true mil spec. The finish is a cerakote od green with distressed copper color. I was both saddened and happy at the same time, if that makes sense. This kahrbuilt auto ordnance uses the colt series 80 firing pin safety. Its made with a forged frame, slide, and barrel too. I have a thompson auto ordnance 1927 a1 model carbine chambered in. Thompson custom 1911 autoordnance original manufacturer.
I received my 1911 back from the factory 3 days before thanksgiving. With an evercrowded field of competitors for the classic. Although, in all fairness, several guys i know own ao 1911s and have had great luck with them. I ended up trading it on a kimber, but i would reccomend a kahr ao to anyone wanting an inexpensive, base model 1911. This kahrbuilt autoordnance uses the colt series 80 firing pin safety. The description, specs, photo, pricing and the average user rating for the autoordnance 1911pkzse pistol. Dec 26, 2014 auto ordnance 1911 bko pistol thompson autoordnance. Add one of the best pistols ever made to your gun collection with the auto ordnance 1911 semi auto handgun. 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 had to find out more about. Autoordnance 1911a1 wwii parkerized, semiautomatic. The preproduction samples looked good and kahr arms frank harris said one would be on its way as soon as the guns were in full production. Auto ordnance wwii model i get the urge to do a 1911 semibuild every so often.
Thompson pistol autoordnance original manufacturer of. Auto ordnance announces the the soldier m1 carbine, commemorating the soldiers who landed by sea and air in france on that fateful day, 75 years ago. Nov 18, 20 autoordnance has been building standard, competition and custom 1911 models since the 1990s. Gunsamerica is proud to giveaway a matched pair of commemorative autoordnance. Auto ordnance is now high quality 1911addicts the premiere. This is the first part of the matched pair, a 1911a1. Greeley, pa thompson auto ordnance, maker of the famous tommy gun and other classic firearms throughout history, is proud to introduce the custom revolution 1911 pistol. Since 1999, kahr arms has been proud to support the legacy of the auto ordnance corporation, the original maker of the famous thompson submachine gun. Last month i shot a combat pistol match nearby and won another pistol. Jeff cooper said that all a 1911 needs is a trigger you can manage, sights you can see, and a dehorn job. The auto ordnance parkerized is a faithful reproduction the current models use wood grips with military style roll stamps, lanyard loops and the vertical slide serrations. Historical, highly collectable art gallery quality m1911 wall charts printed in royal.
Auto ordnance introduces the budget priced 1911 bko pistol. The finished product was to be reminiscent of the old hardball guns of the 70s. Autoordnance has been building standard, competition and custom 1911 models since the 1990s. Click here to view the article as many gun owners are quick to remind, 1911s won two world wars and the fascination with john. I noticed that the milspec is a bit heavier and longer than the gi. Iwo jima series autoordnance original manufacturer of. Pomona, ny usa based, kahr firearms group is proud to announce the introduction of the auto ordnance 1911bko. Since the pistol was not at the match and all anyone knew was it was a used semiauto. Samples of the new auto ordnance kahr 1911 were on display at the kahr arms booths at the sporting, hunting and outdoor trade shot and the national rifle association nra shows this year. 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.
The pistol was an auto ordnance 1911 a1 in great shape. Auto ordnance 1911a1 us army the firearms forum the. According to auto ordnance the pistols frame is cast while the slide is. Autoordnancethompson, part of the kahr family, has been making iconic firearms for years. Most were soldiers or marines but some were sailors and airmen and quite a few federal agents used the big handgun. The new owners of ao is kahr and there focused on quality for sure.
Aug 05, 2004 last month i shot a combat pistol match nearby and won another pistol. This is a stunning reproduction of the thompson milittary model made famouns dureing wwii. The auto ordnance company is owned by kahr, another firearms manufacturer. Auto ordnance 1911a1 gi specs semi auto pistol 45 acp 5 barrel. The 1911bko is only the second 1911 pistol to be introduced over the past year, following in the footsteps of the successful 1911tc model in stainless steel just last year. None average male hand average female hand 1911 government. Since the pistol was not at the match and all anyone knew was it was a used semi auto. Gunsamerica is proud to giveaway a matched pair of commemorative auto ordnance.
Manufactured by auto ordnance, this 1911a1 45 acp pistol features a 5 barrel, gi specs, and a beautiful black frame with double diamond custom textured wood grips. Auto ordnance 1911bko 1911vault 1911 pistol information. When it comes to explaining in historical ordnance language how an m1911. Auto ordnance 1911a1 feed problem firearms talk the. I bought my very first 1911 after wanting one for 30 years and short version it dont work. The autoordnance 1911pkzse is a wwiistyle 1911 with brown checkered plastic grips model 1911pkzsew features brown wood grips. I drove over this morning and did the paperwork to pick up my prize. Buy m1 carbine or thompson 1911 pistol from auto ordnance easy and fast online at the arms shop ferkinghoff. Something more positive auto ordnance m1911 parkerized. The autoordnance parkerized is a faithful reproduction the current models use wood grips with military style roll stamps, lanyard loops and the vertical slide serrations. No marks or scratches upgraded with a wilson stainless. It was a huge improvement over the old autoordnance offerings, but the tarnished image associated with ao continued to plague them, and the decision was made to focus attention on 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 1911 s are now really quality pistols i had to find out more about them and. These kahrmade auto ordnance 1911s are the bestkept secret in the 1911 universe.
Auto ordnance use to use cast frames made in spain. Autoordnance focuses on producing wwii firearms such as the m1911a1 shown here and the m1 carbine. Each iwo jima 1911 starts as an all steel, auto ordnance gi model 1911, made entirely in the united states. Sep 12, 2008 something more positive auto ordnance m1911 parkerized posted in real or what tomorrow i may purchase, used but in excellent condition, an auto ordnance m1911a1 in the parkerized usgi type finishunfortunately, where i live, a real live colt 1911 is prohibitively expensive, even more so if its an old one 3k and up because the only ones that can legally be sold here are those that were. Autoordnance is best known for the thompson submachine gun, notorious as a gangster weapon of the roaring twenties and famous as a military weapon of the allied forces in world war ii. It is a compelling historical single action, but autoordnance is giving it away with a matching thompson 1927a1. I really like the way the cd looks except for the big old charles daly logo on it. This pistol is also equipped w a thumb and grip safety, blade front sight, adjustable rear sight, grips engraved w the u. The serial number is e 05552 and i purchased it in january 1994. I understand springfield has discontinued their gi version. Its an awesome looking 1911 pistol and very authenic looking too. This pistol is also equipped w a thumb and grip safety, blade front sight, adjustable rear sight, grips engraved w.
When i received a press release on the auto ordnance 1911 bko model advertised as a milspec 1911, i placed an order. Autoordnance announces the the soldier m1 carbine, commemorating the soldiers who landed by sea and air in france on that fateful day, 75 years ago. The autoordnance company is owned by kahr, another firearms manufacturer. Although, in all fairness, several guys i know own ao 1911 s and have had great luck with them. Right out of the box its been flawless for over 500rds now. This gun fires from a closed bolt and functions in semi. The serial number on the firearm is 174, which from what i was able to research dates the manufacture to 1975. Dec 04, 20 auto ordnance thompson, part of the kahr family, has been making iconic firearms for years. Looking for info on an autoordnance 1911 product details. Auto ordnance kahr 1911 1911addicts the premiere 1911. I have never heard of another ao 1911 having that problem. Something more positive auto ordnance m1911 parkerized posted in real or what tomorrow i may purchase, used but in excellent condition, an auto ordnance m1911a1 in the parkerized usgi type finishunfortunately, where i live, a real live colt 1911 is prohibitively expensive, even more so if its an old one 3k and up because the only ones that can legally be sold here are those that were. Sep 05, 2012 timothy pierce from auto ordnance called me back about 2 weeks ago and explained that they had put the wrong extractor and would replace it. To ensure the historical accuracy of the auto ordnance design, kahr researched the original engineering drawings.
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