GREAT LOOKING U.S. MADE GI 45: AUTO-ORDNANCE M1911A1
11/11/19 2:52 AM | by Chris Eger Those searching for a good deal on a standard GI-style 1911 should look at Auto-Ordnance’s American-made offering. WHAT IS A TRUE M1911A1, ANYWAY? Adopted as “Pistol, Automatic, Caliber .45, M1911,” in 1911 after an extended period of trials and competition that saw handguns submitted not only Bergman, Luger, Savage, Webley-Fosbery […]
GUN RANGE REVIEW: U.S. MADE AUTO-ORDNANCE M1911A1
12/17/19 2:55 AM | by Chris Eger When it comes to American-made “GI .45″s in the $500 range, the Auto-Ordnance M1911A1 delivered at the range. Since 1999, the Kahr Firearms Group has included the AO brand in its portfolio, with production at the company’s current Worcester, Mass facility. Their 1911 BKO longslide is an ode to the famous M1911A1 line […]
Tactical-Life | Auto Ordnance Iwo Jima Series Includes 1911, M1 Carbine, & Tommy Gun
By Frank JardimNovember 6, 2019 If you love World War II history, you have Auto-Ordnance Corporation to thank for making the iconic Thompson submachine-gun (semi-auto), M1 Carbine, and M1911A1 pistol in their standard, GI issue form. If you love art, you should know that they also offer 10 different custom, military themed commemorative models of […]
Warriors & Sheepdogs | AUTO ORDNANCE 1911A1 HAS THE WWII REPLICA PISTOLS
Date: August 11, 2019 When They Went to War, They Carried A Powerful Handgun THE 1911A1, IN COMBAT, WAS A PRIZED WEAPON TO CARRY Seth set in his firing position staring west into the darkness. He had been on this stinking Island, not counting this morning, for 21 days. It is early morning 7 July […]
Pew Pew Tactical | M1 Carbine (Auto Ordnance): Blast From the Past Review.
The M1 Garand tends to get most of the American WWII glory, but it’s not the only cool firearm from the ’40s! If you’re looking to expand your gun collection or maybe add a rifle that has significance to American warfighters, you should take a look at the M1 Carbine. Click here to continue reading […]
Personal Defense World | Gun Review: The Auto-Ordnance Trump 1911 Pistol in .45 ACP
Date: August 19, 2019Author: Frank Melloni In early 2019, Auto-Ordnance released a commemorative pistol to honor our current Commander in Chief, Donald J. Trump. As he is the 45th president to hold office, it only made sense to customize the most iconic .45 in history, the 1911. When I set eyes on it earlier this year at […]
Guns & Ammo | Auto-Ordnance Remembers Operation Overlord
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American Handgunner | EXCLUSIVE: SPRUCING UP AN OLD CLASSIC… AUTO ORDNANCE 1911
Author: JEFF “TANK” HOOVER The 1911 is the most recognized and highly respected pistol to most mere mortals. Successfully serving our military for 75 years, it became the unparalleled standard in the civilian market for home defense, concealed carry and competition. The sight alone of the slab-sided shooter fills hearts with pride, especially portrayed in the […]
Firearms News | Thompson TA5 Review
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Auto-Ordnance’s Tommy Gun Pistol
Shoot and carry a piece of history—the iconic .45 ACP 1920s classic! The Complete Book of Autopistols 2011, page 28 ~ 33 By Jeremy D. Clough The TA5 pistol comes packaged in a rifle-length case, along with its 50-round drum mag, owner’s manual, cable lock, and a “third hand,” a simple yet useful device used to […]