Auto Ordinance 1911's?

buckeyeLCPL · March 26th, 2009, 05:42 PM

I have a chance to buy a used (according to the owner around 75 rounds fired through it) Auto Ordinance GI 1911 for under $250 from a friend of a friend. Who knows anything about these pistols, I understand that they are made by Kahr now. I already have a Springfield GI 1911 to fill that niche, but it seems like a pretty good deal, and in the future I could use the frame to build it into whatever I want. Any opinions?

dnowell · March 26th, 2009, 07:32 PM

Tell you what, if you don't want it I'll buy it. At that price you should be able to buy it, play with it, and sell it without a loss if you don't end up liking it.

Seriously, I'd love to go for that if you're not interested, shipping & FFL on me...

Roadrunner · March 26th, 2009, 08:27 PM

Still not worth it. They're junk, pure and simple. The small parts are poorly fit and low quality, the frame isn't that great either. If you want to build a gun from the frame up, then buy a quality frame.

nn · March 26th, 2009, 08:31 PM

The issue is how old is it, pre or post Khar.

buckeyeLCPL · March 26th, 2009, 08:42 PM

Post Kahr NN, at least that is what I was told. I still have to take a look at it and see exactly what condition it is in, as I was just told about it today and won't be in the area its being sold for a couple days.

Dnowell, I'll keep that in mind after I check it out.

SHOOTER13 · March 26th, 2009, 09:08 PM

If it is truly an Auto Ordnance ( pre Kahr ) there were some problems with fit and finish.

Having said that...I own a Auto Ordnance (Kahr) PKZSE ...a WWII parkerized 1911a1 replica with a 5" barrel, overall length of 8.5", weighing in at 39 ozs unloaded. Sights are rudimentary with a blade front and rear windage adjustable. Mine came in a plastic lockable carry case with one 7 round magazine...price at the PA NG Armory gun show a year ago was $425 out the door...and before I left I bought another nine 7 round GI magazines at $7.00 a pop.

Don't care what others say...it's a damn good GI 45 that functions like it should and hurls lead where I point it.

Don't know if ya saw the movie "Last Man Standing" with Bruce Willis...

but it looks like the twin 45's he used and when I roll up to the range with 10 magazines loaded, I know I'm in for a blast of a time!!

For $250...if ya don't want it...tell the guy I'll take it off his hands !!

Here's a pic:

I also own a Auto Ordnance 1927a1 Tommy Gun...$850 OTD

March 26th, 2009, 05:42 PM	#1
buckeyeLCPL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somestanplace Posts: 2,996	Auto Ordinance 1911's? I have a chance to buy a used (according to the owner around 75 rounds fired through it) Auto Ordinance GI 1911 for under $250 from a friend of a friend. Who knows anything about these pistols, I understand that they are made by Kahr now. I already have a Springfield GI 1911 to fill that niche, but it seems like a pretty good deal, and in the future I could use the frame to build it into whatever I want. Any opinions? __________________ Fortes Fortuna Juvat We're mules lad. Mules that kill. TJR

March 26th, 2009, 08:27 PM	#3
Roadrunner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NW PA Posts: 737	Still not worth it. They're junk, pure and simple. The small parts are poorly fit and low quality, the frame isn't that great either. If you want to build a gun from the frame up, then buy a quality frame. __________________ - Kurt “Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.” ~Pericles of Athens Primary Carry - Colt Commander .45 in a Brommeland Max-Con V

March 26th, 2009, 08:42 PM	#5
buckeyeLCPL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somestanplace Posts: 2,996	Post Kahr NN, at least that is what I was told. I still have to take a look at it and see exactly what condition it is in, as I was just told about it today and won't be in the area its being sold for a couple days. Dnowell, I'll keep that in mind after I check it out. __________________ Fortes Fortuna Juvat We're mules lad. Mules that kill. TJR

March 26th, 2009, 09:08 PM	#6
SHOOTER13 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WILLOW GROVE, NAS Posts: 252	My 2 cents... If it is truly an Auto Ordnance ( pre Kahr ) there were some problems with fit and finish. Having said that...I own a Auto Ordnance (Kahr) PKZSE ...a WWII parkerized 1911a1 replica with a 5" barrel, overall length of 8.5", weighing in at 39 ozs unloaded. Sights are rudimentary with a blade front and rear windage adjustable. Mine came in a plastic lockable carry case with one 7 round magazine...price at the PA NG Armory gun show a year ago was $425 out the door...and before I left I bought another nine 7 round GI magazines at $7.00 a pop. Don't care what others say...it's a damn good GI 45 that functions like it should and hurls lead where I point it. Don't know if ya saw the movie "Last Man Standing" with Bruce Willis... but it looks like the twin 45's he used and when I roll up to the range with 10 magazines loaded, I know I'm in for a blast of a time!! For $250...if ya don't want it...tell the guy I'll take it off his hands !! Here's a pic: I also own a Auto Ordnance 1927a1 Tommy Gun...$850 OTD __________________ SHOOTER13 ================ DoD: Peace thru Superior Firepower

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March 26th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#2
dnowell Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 462	Tell you what, if you don't want it I'll buy it. At that price you should be able to buy it, play with it, and sell it without a loss if you don't end up liking it. Seriously, I'd love to go for that if you're not interested, shipping & FFL on me...

March 26th, 2009, 08:31 PM	#4
nn VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC Posts: 5,938	The issue is how old is it, pre or post Khar.