Auto Ordnance 1911
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Personally I haven't had good luck with Auto Ordnance pistols. Maybe they've improved since the became part of Kahr. You can buy a new Tisas for the same price, or less. Just saying.
I love my Auto Ordnance. I don't care for the annoying firing pin block. However this is as close to an original that I carried in the 80's I can get w/out taking out a second mortgage. I haven't changed a thing on it. Here are pics from its first trip to the range. Old school 30 round Navy watch stander course at 15 yards. The holster/mag pouch is my issue gear. We had the old leather flap holster and web belt until about '89. The Bianchi was much better.
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I had an AO Army model in 2005 that I bought new and after maybe 300 rds of factory ball ammo the front sight broke off. I had it replaced and down the road it went. About 2 years ago maybe 3 I bought a Tisas Army model to see if all the hype was legit. I shot the snot out of it with every kind of factory 45 acp ammo I could find and put at least 600 rds though it without any hiccups at all. Sold it to another old vet who really wanted it. Almost went and tried to buy it back from him. Those are the only experiences I have personally had with both of those makers. So for what it's worth...
The 1911's from Auto Ordnance under Numrich Arms were lower quality, in my opinion and gave them a bad wrap. I didn't own one then but handled/fired/worked on several of them. Once Kahr Arms took over and began manufacturing them they were much better quality, but also a bit more expensive. My current Auto Ordnance 1911 pictured above is a early Kahr manufacture. I bought it for pure sentimental reason as I love the 1911, have several spruced up but didn't have a plain Jane "as issued". I also wanted to keep it made in USA. I will admit it isn't as accurate or pleasing to the eye like my top end 1911....but I sure do enjoy shooting it. Couldn't even estimate how many rounds....not one issue (aside from those caused by some very cheap inexpensive mags picked up at a show I couldn't seem to tune). I won't change a thing on it. Takes me back.
Now I did say I wanted to keep it made in USA for my 1911s...but I did recently purchase a Rock Island 1911MS....but again the 1911 is sentimental to me.....as is the Philippines where its made. Don't slouch on RIA either.....they are getting much better, in my opinion.
Now I did say I wanted to keep it made in USA for my 1911s...but I did recently purchase a Rock Island 1911MS....but again the 1911 is sentimental to me.....as is the Philippines where its made. Don't slouch on RIA either.....they are getting much better, in my opinion.
I had an Auto Ordnance .45 about 30 years ago. Mine was nothing but trouble. Hopefully they're better now.
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I just got a Tisas. Haven't shot it but I am pretty impressed with what I see so far. Palmetto State has them for 299.99 right now.
They are far better now.
DGW1949
Hunter
Ruger had the same problem with their early 1911's also....and theirs was selling for twice the price....point being that a lot of companies go through learning curves.
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OMCHamlin
Blackhawk
I agree 100%, including the about 30 years ago part. Nothing but a crappy gun that would hardly get through a magazine of ball.
The Tisas USGI 1911A1 got earlier this year has been flawless and is well finished. Hammer bites the crap outta me, just like the originals…
When Thompson created Auto Ordnance all they were concerned with was keeping the Tommy Gun going. It was all about the Tommy Gun. When Numrich bought them out the quality was not a priority...I may be wrong but Numrich only made the Auto Ordnance 1911 a short time, again not with the priority of quality like they had in keeping the Tommy Gun going. After Kahr started making the Auto Ordnance 1911s quality improved. These days it's no longer a "budget" 1911.....and still, as always, made in the USA.
Just wish they would get rid of the firing pin block.....If JMB thought it was needed he would have put it in and not Colts lawyers.
CHEVYINLINE6
Blackhawk
I have a 1911 Auto Ordnance I bought about 15 years ago. I bought it at a local pawnshop for $200.00 plus tax out the door. It was in like new condition. It is the 70 series design. I had a lot of problems with it and put it away for a long time. It woud fail to feed and eject with every magazine. I recently dug it out, did a lot of reading and YouTube watching to learn about 1911 problems and fixes. In the past I had installed a set of Pearce thin grips, a longer one piece guide rod and a extended slide release. Recently I installed a Wolff 16 pound recoil spring, a Wilson Combat extractor and a heavier firing pin spring. The gun runs fine now. I have a extended magazine release I need to install and I want to get some better sights for it. The gun seems very well made, just had some cheap minor parts in it. All the aftermarket mags work as designed. I have ran a few more boxes of GI style hardball thru it with no problems. I also recently bought a HKS magazine loader to make it easier on my old hands.
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