This is a range holster that isn’t too tight and hangs on the belt comfortably. Overall, a good rendition of the GI pistol with reasonable improvements for the modern shooter.įor initial range work, the piece was placed in an ABM fabric holster that isn’t too tight.
This is a significant departure from the 1911 type firing mechanism and one that adds to basic safety if the pistol is dropped on the muzzle. The second particular that has been changed is to incorporate a positive firing pin block or drop safety into the design. The jacketed hollow point loads increase wound potential and add to public safety as they are less likely to ricochet or over penetrate. As the 200 grain semi-wadcutter lead bullet is a popular practice load this modification is appreciated. First, the feed ramp appears to be radiused for better feed reliability with sharp shouldered SWC ammunition or modern jacketed hollow point ammunition. This pistol departs from the GI pistols in two areas. The pistol was made to be shot, used hard and carried for personal defense. The 1911A1 must ultimately be addressed on the basis of performance, not potential. The fit of the slide to the frame and the barrel bushing to the barrel are good and the link is good and tight.
AUTO ORDNANCE M1911A1 SLIDE UPGRADE
While anyone with the necessary skill or cash could easily upgrade the Auto-Ordnance pistol with aftermarket sights and extended controls, the pistol is a good value as it is and certainly hits as hard as any other. The Auto-Ordnance pistol reflects an effort to offer a handgun with good qualities that will appeal to those with a strong sense of history. In the past there were a number of odd ball variations on magazines from Auto-Ordnance but the new pistol is strictly GI. The pistol proved compatible with all magazines on hand including Metalform flush fit magazines and the Wilson Combat eight-round magazine with bumper pad. The Auto-Ordnance pistol features a seven-round magazine. The locking lugs fit into recesses in the slide while the tilting link allows the barrel to swing down out of lockup during recoil. The Auto-Ordnance pistol adheres to the original Browning tilting barrel, swinging barrel link and locking lugs design. While the Auto-Ordnance is a GI type with no extras, the GI 1911A1. Those who have not handled a true 1911A1 with its arched mainspring housing and short trigger may not realize how well the pistol handles. The sights are small but precise, once lined up properly. It is very difficult to fit a beavertail grip safety to the arched housing but if you pay attention to detail and grip the pistol properly you will not have a need to fit a beavertail safety. The short trigger and arched mainspring housing are preferred by many shooters. The pistol features a greenish gray Parkerized finish. The sights are low profile but allow the shooter to snag the rear sight on the belt if need be to clear a stoppage. Many feel this is an advantage and there is little to go wrong. Auto-Ordnance has replicated the original 1911A1 with its small sights and controls and even the plastic grips. A move this author approves of is a change from a cast slide to a forged slide.
Today there has been a considerable upgrade and the modern Auto-Ordnance isn’t a parts gun assembled from low bid vendors but rather manufactured on modern machinery. The internal parts appeared to have been beat out on a rock in Pakistan. Some were about as rough as any American 1911 ever manufactured. There have been a number of renditions of the Auto-Ordnance pistol. Auto-Ordnance offers a semiautomatic rendition of the Thompson submachine gun as well as the 1911A1 pistol.
The rights to the company name have changed hands several times but the ownership now rests with the parent company of Auto-Ordnance, Kahr Arms. The company was originally founded to manufacture the Thompson submachine gun. These improvements are not immediately obvious and do nothing to detract from the appearance of this GI type pistol.īefore we add to the reader’s confusion, let’s discuss the storied name “Auto-Ordnance.” This company was founded by the well known military officer, visionary and industrial production expert Colonel George Thompson. This pistol maintains the appearance of the World War Two General Issue pistol with a couple of small improvements. Among the pistols available is a true 1911A1 variant from Auto-Ordnance. In short, the pistol has done much for our nation. Most were soldiers or Marines but some were sailors and airmen and quite a few federal agents used the big handgun. The shooting public and the shooting industry are paying tribute to the 1911 pistol and the great men that made history with the.
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