Trigger Mike Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 How does auto-ordnance compare to other brands like rock island and colt or kimber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Dan Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 I would rate them: 1. Colt 2. Kimber 3. Rock Island 4. Auto Ordinance and through in Ruger at 2.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 My only experience with an Auto Ordnance 1911 was my friend's. It patterned nicely at 10 yards. It always fired but it's accuracy was Storm Trooper like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Their new stuff [Kahr owned] is good. Their older stuff was pretty iffy on QC. Se Mixup98's review on an older one on youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 Wow, worse than rock island and twice the price? That is helpful to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 I had an interest because the local store has an auto ordnance iwo jima 1911. I was toying with getting it and shooting it once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 I would put AO above Rock Island, honestly. Most of the bad press about AO relates to the old pre-Kahr guns made in West Hurley, NY, which were VERY bad. The one that Mixup98 reviewed actually worked, unlike the one I had. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 My son has an older NY made one. It is on par with the Rock Island I had 7-8 years ago, once a spring kit was installed. It had weak springs in it: too light in the slide and hammer. It would barely chamber and made light primer strikes. After springs, it is reasonably accurate and functions fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Based on perform, reliability accuracy and cost I'd place my RIA in #1 spot. I had a very very good gunsmith, who is also one of the most reasonably priced, put a wonderful civilian blue job on it, junked the smooth wood grips for some Sarco machine checkered (NOT laser engraved) "double diamond" walnut grips, and found a dozen Colt magazines. Dropped it in a Ted Blocker holster and I'm ready for town. Colt might be a bit better...for double the cost or more...but I can't see it. Can't speak for Kimber, but again it costs a bunch more. The Springfield is as good as the RIA but I haven't found a GI issue type gun from them. I bought mine from the Bullet Barn in Upland California in 2012 and it has never had a hiccup since I found the right magazines.....maybe 2,500 rounds ago. I've owned a bunch of 1911s in the last 65 years, new, used, surplus military, one exLEO piece, and civilian and stand by this opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Lud Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Put hands on this one at FFL just briefly and was nicely done. Didn’t fire it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slapshot Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Just about any of the Philippino 1911's are good buys. I'd rate Springfield slightly above them. I have a Citadel 1911 that is spot on good quality and good accuracy for a decent price. I have no experience with AO but here they are decent now days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 My brother has an Auto Ordnance that he has had for decades. The barrel bushing broke early in its life, but after replacing it, it has been a solid performer for him. The sights leave some to be desired, but it is otherwise quite accurate in his hands. I would go so far to say it is hands down his favorite firearm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Graybeard Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 I just hope Remington comes back out with the R-1 and that it is as good as the pre bankruptcy ones. I had one Rock Island...and will probably NEVER buy another thing with Rock Island on it again based on my personal experience with that one. The Springfields I have aren't too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 I just happened to see this last week on these guns. Thompson 1911 Auto-Ordnance .45 ACP Shooting Review "Warning - Terrible Pistol" Pre-Kahr Thompson Auto-Ordnance 1911 .45 - Did I Fix My Misfire Problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 If you're in the market for a cheap 1911 consider the SDS Tisas. I haven't yet run into anybody who didn't love theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 ATI makes a very good 1911 also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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