Auto-Ordnance (often searched as Auto Ordance, auto ordanance, or mistakenly auto ordinance) is the company behind the world-famous “Tommy Gun” and a modern maker of classic military-style 1911 pistols and custom Thompson reproductions. Founded to bring John T. Thompson’s trench-sweeper concept to life, Auto-Ordnance blends historic authenticity with contemporary manufacturing so shooters can own icons of 20th-century firearms history.
The Auto-Ordnance Thompson T1-14-50DC2 1927A-1 Deluxe is a semi-automatic rifle in .45 ACP with a 16.50-inch barrel. Accepts both 20-round stick magaz…
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Thompson/Center Arms Thompson M1 semi-automatic rifle chambered in .45 ACP. Lightweight aluminum receiver with direct blowback operation. Magazine cap…
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Auto Ordnance Commander and Chief semi-automatic rifle in .223/5.56 NATO. Modern AR-15 platform with direct impingement action. Standard capacity of 3…
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Auto Ordnance 1911 Trump One semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with full-size Government frame. Single-action trigger, M1911A1-pattern operat…
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Auto Ordnance Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe semi-automatic rifle chambered in .45 ACP with blowback operation. 16.5-inch barrel with black finish, factory b…
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Auto Ordnance Cold Dead Hands Edition 1911 semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with Government-size frame. M1911A1-pattern operation with singl…
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Auto Ordnance 1911 2021 Bootlegger Special Edition semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with Government-size frame. Single-action trigger, stand…
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Auto Ordnance 1911 United We Stand Special Edition semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with Government-size frame. M1911A1 single-action trigge…
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Thompson/Center Arms Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe semi-automatic rifle chambered in .45 ACP with blowback operation. 16.5-inch barrel with titanium gold fi…
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Auto Ordnance 1911 Trump Save America semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with Government-size frame. M1911A1-pattern operation with single-act…
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Thompson/Center Arms Thompson 1927A-1 2021 Bootlegger Edition semi-automatic rifle chambered in .45 ACP with blowback operation. 16.5-inch barrel. 50-…
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Thompson/Center Arms Thompson 1927A-1C Deluxe semi-automatic rifle chambered in .45 ACP with blowback operation. 16.5-inch barrel with tactical config…
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Auto Ordnance 1911 Old Glory Special Edition semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with Government-size frame. Single-action M1911A1 operation. 7…
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Auto Ordnance 1911 Rally Cry Trump semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with M1911A1-pattern Government frame. Single-action trigger mechanism. …
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Auto Ordnance 1911 Tanker Edition semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with Government-size frame. M1911A1-pattern single-action trigger. 7-roun…
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Auto Ordnance 1911 semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with M1911A1-pattern Government-size frame. Single-action trigger mechanism. 7-round mag…
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Auto Ordnance 1911 A1 Commander semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with commander-size frame and 4.25-inch barrel. M1911A1-pattern single-acti…
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Auto Ordnance 1911 semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with M1911A1-pattern Government frame. Single-action trigger mechanism. 7-round magazine…
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Auto Ordnance 1927A-1 semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with blowback operation. Pistol configuration. 10-round magazine capacity. Pistol var…
View Details →Auto-Ordnance was founded in 1916 by Col. John T. Thompson to develop what became the Thompson submachine gun—the “Tommy Gun.” The company’s name and early work are deeply tied to that design and its use in law enforcement and WWII.
Top sellers and interest drivers are the Thompson 1927A-1 variants (replica Thompsons in .45 ACP), the M1 WWII-style Thompsons, and the Auto-Ordnance 1911A1 GI pistols. Limited editions and deluxe Thompsons also draw strong collector demand.
Choose a Thompson if you want a historic long gun with presence and collector appeal (and if you enjoy shooting pistol-caliber carbines). Choose a 1911 if you want a carryable, single-handable classic pistol with proven ergonomics and service-pistol history. Consider intended use, budget, and storage/registration requirements.
Common accessories include stick magazines (10–30 rd), drum magazines (historical 50 rd drums), slings, replacement walnut furniture, and hard cases. Note: drum availability and legality vary by jurisdiction.
Always unload before maintenance. Clean the bore with appropriate brushes and solvent, wipe the action and metal parts, lightly oil moving surfaces, and store in a dry, secure location. Regular inspection prevents corrosion and keeps feeding reliable.
Yes — Auto-Ordnance continues new product runs and special editions; recent trade-show coverage (NRAAM 2025) highlighted lightweight polymer-furniture Thompsons and limited luxury editions, showing the brand’s move toward more accessible and collector-oriented offerings.
Auto-Ordnance reproduces iconic American firearms with period-correct styling and modern manufacturing. We build Thompsons, GI-style 1911s, and custom long guns for collectors and shooters. Products emphasize authentic looks, durable steel construction, and reliable function. Practical on the range, striking in the safe — classic designs, built to last.
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The suppressed TAO50 builds on Auto-Ordnance’s TAO50 platform with an integral suppressor paired to a muzzle brake.
Auto-Ordnance drops a $10K gamer Tommy Gun at NRAAM 2025—only 25 made, motorcycle chain sling, and full .45 ACP function.
Auto-Ordnance debuts a lightweight Polymer Furniture Tommy Gun at NRAAM 2025—half the weight, half the price, same iconic Thompson feel.