auto ordnance 1911a1

[tomaustin]

i just ordered a new auto ordnance 1911....i have read so many opinions on these, i don't know what to expect...the last several years have been vastly improved over previous editions, so i am expecting to get good service out of this pistol.......

 

[Brassman65]

I know auto-ordinance is now a Kahr arms company so I assume the quality and QC will be good. But thats the extent of my Auto Ordinance knowledge.

 

[pudly]

I have one and it has been a very smooth shooter for me. I read the same things, so you really shouldn't have a problem with it. The pre-Kahr Auto Ordnance slapped together a lot of random parts, so they didn't work nearly as well. Even if you do run into a problem, Kahr will take care of you. Post a report when you get it to the range.

 

[mwilson]

I have had an auto ordinance 10mm for somewhere around 12 years. could not be happier. great trigger and very reliable. youll like it if the new ones are anything like mine

 

[tomaustin]

thanks.....i will have a range report in the next week...

 

[churchmouse]

The absolute worst pistol I ever owned was a Pre-Kahr Auto Ordinance. It was just dangerous. I cut that gun up into pieces and disposed of it.
That said I have seen the new offerings and if the metallurgy is sound they should be a much better gun than the RIA's I have seen of late.

 

[pudly]

FYI- It is a very easy mistake to make, but the name is "Auto Ordnance" (artillery), not "Auto Ordinance" (regulation).

 

[churchmouse]

Pudly.....did you just Grammar NAZI me.....

 

[pudly]

Not intentionally. I prefer to educate. 3 of 5 people spelled it wrong above. Kahr (which now owns Auto Ordnance) seems to love difficult names as theirs is frequently misspelled also.

 

[churchmouse]

Well....I got the Kahr part correct. I have that going for me.

 

[JB357Mag]

I have a new one from Jan.

I worked fine untill I removed the series 80 stuff.

Then the extractor & firing pin stop was loose.

Then I put a Wilson Combat extractor & firing pin stop & it
works perfectly.

Best 1911 in its price range for sure, Made In USA!

Jimmy