I would agree on the hammer spring, I don't think it would take a lot to bring this pistol to light . It does seem to be accurate. Thanks for your review. Stay Strong 💪.

Even if I don't like the gun you're reviewing I always like your reviews. Thanks again. Have a Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃

Well back in the 80's AO 1911's were very popular. I've shot them 0 issues and they functioned fine as any.

Bought my AO 1911 in 1995. Have shot thousands of rounds. Keep it cleaned and greased, never had an issue, never had to replace any parts.

@emmetkirkendall9380

3 ай бұрын

mine is a smooth shooter as well haven't had a problem at all

I won one in a raffle when they first came out. Replaced all the springs, the barrel bushing and added a guide rod. Shoots like a dream.

Thank you for shooting once in a while one handed. I only have my right arm, I am trying to learn as much as possible watching your videos.

I bought an Auto Ordinance 1911 made in West Hurley, NY way back when. Its milspec, so I changed some parts, springs and pins from Wilson Combat including the mags. Runs like a champ and accurate. Love it and trust it.

I would love to see you revisit this gun after you've done some work to it. As always....Great shooting! 👍😎

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned Mark!

Expert marksmanship with off hand pistol demonstrating here. My .45 auto is a Kimber “ Royal “ and is really quite beautiful. Made in Yonkers New York. Love the tele transport intro. Just sorta materializes out of no where. Must be near Area 51 Tonopah Nevada.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Bill. Thank you for the nice compliment. I used to own a Kimber 1911 Custom Target but unfortunately I sold it about six years ago....wish I still had it. Don't tell anyone but yes, I have been to Area 51 👍👽

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Mixup98 !!!!!!!!!!!!!

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

You too, Jerry! Thank you.

This guy's a freaking good shot!!

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you MrTuco40 👍🤠

That pistol shot pretty darn good! Be worth getting the spring replace to cure misfires. The thing that I found funky about this gun is it’s trigger!! Looks short leaving a gap below and above the trigger guard.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Yeap, that is the ugliest trigger I've ever seen on a 1911 pistol 😝

@waynecastleman1363

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixup98 Yeah that is noticable Lol.

One thing about you mixup98, you always give an honest review. Good shooting, as usual.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Skip 👍🤠

Really love your channel. Its void of ego, and unnecessary fluff. It feels like the terrain you film in. Clean and simple. I lived in Bakersfield California for 16 years, and the i love the deserts of the American Southwest. I enjoy watching other firearm channels as well, but your the only one I'm subscribed to.

I love your Chanel and most of the time I think you’re spot on. I think you however missed the boat on this review. I bought one of these in 1982 and the only thing I’ve replaced is the grip safety spring. The one I have is very reliable and accurate. I paid $275.00 for it in 1982.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Daniel. Apparently Thompson got lucky and put out a few good pistols, but not very many.

My first pistol ever was an Auto Ordnance 1911a1 GI parkerized that I bought in 1995. Paid $350.00 at Sports Authority here in Virginia. It had some feeding problems in the beginning, but I bought Colt and Spring Field armory magazines and then it worked fine. I still have it in my safe. Good video thanks

I'm glad you recommended the Rock Island Armory 1911. That is the one I'm looking at. Thank you for posting.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent choice! I am hoping to review a Rock Island 1911 sometime in the near future.

I have a "MODEL 1911 U.S. ARMY" by auto ordinance. Bought it in Yucca Valley CA when I was stationed at 29 Palms (1995). I went to buy a Norinco .45 and the Auto Ord was right next to it. The Norinco looked terrible so I paid the extra $25 for the Auto Ord ($250). It's parkerized and looks really nice 5 feet away and it looks like an issue .45. All the parts fit correctly and the safeties work perfect. Remember back in the 80s/90s Colts were expensive. Auto Ord was kind of the only other game in town if you wanted a .45. Sure there were Spanish LLama .45s but they weren't parts interchangeable with issue .45s. My Auto Ord runs great. It took about 200 rnds to break in but it's been running great for 26yrs. Luckily there are a lot of affordable .45s available now.

I have one of these that I inherited from my dad. I havent done much research on it but from what I did, it seems to be from late 70s/early 80s. It was actually the first handgun I carried because that's what I had. I eventually bought another gun and started carrying that and didnt shoot the Auto Ordnance 1911 as much. When I was carrying it and shooting it regularly I dont remember having any issues (other than the front site coming off, but the gun is 40 years old and I have no idea how many rounds through it). When I do rarely break it out and shoot it (dont really shoot it much anymore because I have other 45s and it has more sentimental value) I have noticed a lot stove pipes and feeding issues, but I kind of just attributed that to the magazine I had for it. I didnt know these guns had these issues, and now Im glad that 1. I didnt have to shoot mine in self defense when carrying it and 2. That mine did seem to work pretty well when I did carry it. Mine is pretty much just a safe gun now and has more sentimental value to me than anything.

If you want a cheap 1911 go for a Rock Island. They’re really solid guns.

@Styxswimmer

2 жыл бұрын

Or Tisas m1911. Great weapon

I have an original 1960's Auto Ordnance 1911A1, in parkerized. When I tried to get an exact date of manufacture, KAHR was unable to go back that far, as records were not available. I have only the best to say about mine. When I look at yours compared to mine, the differences are amazing! I've owned it for 35 or 40 years. I still own it because it doesn't misfire or misfeed, anywhere as yours did. Sad to see for sure.

@MF-Rell

2 жыл бұрын

I never had a problem with mine either. Changed all springs, grip safety and slide safety. I also replaced the trigger down to 4lbs.

On a positive note; that was some damn good shooting with a gun you just got. Even if I used your chair; I don't think I could match that. Enjoyed.......F J B

I hate to see a bad 1911... Nice shooting, as always Mix.

I happen to build 1911s and I first started with the auto ordinance similar to yours. Never had the problems you have, but you have to realize that the military only used “ball” ammo in the 1911. There must be some modifications made to shoot lead and hollow point rounds or flat points. I still own that weapon and it shoots very well.

I bought an AO 1911 in the early 90’s and it was a POS. A work friend that was familiar with 1911s worked it over for me ( Colt barrel, springs and stone smoothing). One of the best shooting 1911s after that.

You definitely have the most beautiful ranges on the planet

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

👍🤠

I guess it was designed to train for not flinching, haha :-)

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

You're right, the pistol was designed for controlling flinching and practicing malfunction drills 👍😁

I enjoy your channel so much, man. No frills and no BS. Just super good content. Really glad I found you on here. Cheers.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard Thomas and yes, my son and I are glad you found our channel. Thanks for watching our videos and greetings from Nevada.

@thomasfox8027

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixup98 Thank you! And right back at ya from the Green Mountain State!

I had an older Auto Ordinance 1911, it would stove pipe on the next to last round almost every time, changed magazines, changed the barrel, changed the barrel bushing and springs. Eventually I got to the extractor and that fixed it. It shot like a champ after replacing the extractor. I wound up letting it go because I bought a Gold Cup Colt, I have regretted letting it get away from me ever since.

After getting my licence , my first gun was a Kimber Custom Target 2 . Was very pleased with it till I got deathly ill 5 years ago . Now , I can't pull the slides back on any semi-auto handguns . Now I'm a wheel gun type person .

@redbeardnj

2 жыл бұрын

Ive got diabetic nerve damage in my hands, so I can relate. My favorite gun now is a Ruger gp100👍

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your illness, Bill. I also owned a Kimber Custom Target 2 and I absolutely love it. I sold it to a friend that really, really wanted it and I'm still kicking myself for selling it.

Because the changes worked, the results weren't as bad as we'd hoped. Thank you for the warning! Greetings from Brazil.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome and greetings from the United States.

Yup, we avoided those back in the 1980s. I got a basic Springfield Armory 1911-A1 that was reliable with decent parts and gradually customized it myself. Didn't really need much, just tuned springs, carefully modified sear engagement, larger thumb safety, match bushing, Pachmyr trigger and flat mainspring housing. Nowadays I'd probably just buy a Ruger or S&W 1911-A1 type. They seem to have done all the usual basic mods at a reasonable price.

This man is so cool he always know whats hes talkin about every video is entertaining and informative hats off to you sir im a big fan from the phillipine.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Floyd, I really like your very nice comment. Greetings from the United States and I thank you for watching my videos.

I praise your noble gesture of helping out your friend's spouse. I live 13000 kilometers away from the mainland so many of our purchases of imported products are not easily attended to by warranty service. We do however, have many parts for the 1911 since this is 1911 country. I have encountered WWII 1911s with many parts that have to be replaced and this is an expensive restoration. job.

Well, I would sure be interested in seeing how it performs after you go through it and replace those parts you mentioned. I always enjoy hearing about a problem firearm that gets transformed after a little work and then becomes a jewel. Please keep us informed. Thanks Mixup....it's always a pleasure.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

I have a feeling it will run pretty good once I replace a few springs. Stay tuned!

I bought a well used AO Competition Model made in Hurley, NY. It’s a little loose, but has been pretty reliable for me.

Just picked up a auto ordinance 1911a1 don't tread on me put 50 rounds through so far and she's like a dream

I’m so glad you shared this video. I guess a lot of us have at least one gun that seems to bring out the Yosemite Sams’ in all of us. Happy Thanksgiving!

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

👍😁

Well, the good news is 1911's are pretty simple, easy to work on, and replacement parts for the most part are pretty inexpensive. I know you will get it functioning better. It is frustrating having a firearm that gets those light primer strikes. The gun looks nice and seems to be pretty accurate. I think it's worth saving.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

You're right, they are easy to work on and I just received my parts for this pistol and hopefully I will have an updated video posted in the near future.

Another great video. Love the 1911 content On the day my Colt O1911C arrived back from Colt with new three dots sights because the original rear sight slid out of the dovetail on me. They updated me to basic three dot sights at no charge. Very familiar with Kahr arms (Justin Moon) as I,ve owned several and the fact that they bought Thompson and auto ordinance (desert Eagle). I did not know that Numerich owned Thompson. Bought many apart from Numrich and even stopped there a couple times when you could buy parts over the counter. Keep up your informative videos. Totally jealous that I can’t walk out into the desert and shoot like you.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Mike. I have ordered gun parts from Numrich for decades and I love the company but yeah, they did make some poor choices when producing the Thompson 1911 pistol. Here in Nevada we have millions of acres of land that are open to the public and yes, in most areas we can walk out into the desert and blast away. I am truly a lucky man.

@mikediodati1149

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixup98 Yes, jealous of being able to shoot outdoors and your excellent shooting skills.Stay well, Happy Thanksgiving, and God Bless.

@johnwaddell4107

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikediodati1149 it is wonderful you wear short sleeves in November!

@waynecastleman1363

2 жыл бұрын

Same here I used to get parts from them by mail order because we didn't have sell phones and I didn't know they owned Thompson. My first 1911 was a Springfield compact Delta V10 and it was a bit choose wit ammo and that thing was Magna Ported .

Always enjoy listening to some history about guns. Good job there Mr. Mix, and Happy Thanksgiving coming up soon. Dan

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment Danny and you also have a Happy Thanksgiving.

@dannydoughboy120

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixup98 Will do sir, thank you too!

Thanks for making the point that these guns were made when Numrich Arms (Gun Parts) owned Auto-Ordnance. That was a long time ago. Auto-Ordnance is now owned by Kahr Firearms group and the quality has significantly improved. I owned a gun shop and would shudder when I saw someone bringing in a West Hurley 1911. I was also a licensed gunsmith and performed service and repairs out of my shop. The West Hurley guns were horrible. The new Auto-Ordnance 1911's are pretty good and also priced very competitively.

@mixup98

Жыл бұрын

Hello Captain Bob. I have heard that Kahr is making some fine 1911 pistols and it was important to me that my viewers knew the difference between the new Kahr 1911 pistols and the older Auto-Ordnance turds. I did replace a few parts in my Auto-Ordnance pistol and it is shooting much better now.

@al-eteos-imhotepheru-bey3271

Жыл бұрын

@@mixup98 firing pin and firing pin spring is a must. The magnum research guns are much better and usually cheaper.

I have one of those I bought in the 1990's it has Model 1911A1 U.S. Army stamped on the left side of the slide. I've fired thousands of rounds thru it and it is going. I did replace a lot of parts and did some upgrades like a full length guide rod. I do get failures to feed sometimes but I think it is more the mags than the gun no misfires. For the money I paid and put into it 20+ years and still going is a bargain.

I bought one of these a few years ago, just because I wanted a 1911. It has been a great gun, with very few issues. I did have to replace the extractor, but that was a minor job. I also put a heavier recoil spring in, just because it had trouble locking up with steel cased ammo. It runs on all cylinders now. The only major problem that it has, is that, the serial number starts with AOC.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

👍😁

Years ago I stopped by my LGS to find the owner at the counter with a box of parts. Yup! A Thompson .45 . No strike, bad safety, horrible trigger, etc. Typical issues. Right there,, I tore down my Colt ser 70 mk IV and swapped out *ALL* internals, springs, safety and trigger. Magic! It functioned just fine. Friends dont let friends buy AO

I used to have one and I never had any issues with it. That's the thing about these low-tier manufacturers: The parts don't hold up over time and the QC is hit or miss.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

You're right about hit or miss. Fortunately I got this pistol running pretty good with about fifty bucks in new parts.

It's one that makes you appreciate the others that work all the time.

I had one many yrs. ago. Nothing but trouble. After changing many parts, Colt replacement parts. Also polished many sharp edges! Then it worked good so someone wanted a cheap gun ,so sold it to him. He was ok them for ever. So much work & money. I then got a Colt & made some light changes. And still have it . I built 6 from parts, Yes all worked great but some took longer to get them right! But all were happy & still are!

I think once you replace some parts it will be a decent pistol. Seems accurate when it fires. Best thing is you helped someone out by buying it. Years ago Dad picked up a pre 1950 High Standard 380 from a neighbor whose husband passed away. She wanted only $25. He gave her $40. Then we found out we couldn't hit a barn door with it. 😆 It helped her out though.

@boomstick4054

Жыл бұрын

Any time I’ve had a pistol or rifle that wouldn’t group, polishing the inside of the barrel with metal polish & a swab really helps. Let the swab rotate in the rifling, don’t hold it still and force it straight through the barrel. Clean the bore with Coleman fuel before firing. (much better than any bore cleaner or acetone) Coleman fuel will remove gunk long after acetone shows a clean swab. You can actually feel the barrel warm up while polishing. This has always brought a non-accurate barrel back to being fairly accurate for me. Don’t over-do it!!!

@carminemurray6624

Жыл бұрын

@@boomstick4054 I have seen barrels that had the rifling worn smooth, and no amount of polishing will help a worn smooth barrel.

@boomstick4054

Жыл бұрын

@@carminemurray6624 The main thing the polishing is really accomplishing is totally removing all lead or copper deposits that a normal cleaning doesn’t remove.

Jumpin Jack Flash Bought an Auto Ordnance late 1990's; thought it was the same maker as the Thompson Machine Gun. Only fired it one time (.40 S&W) because any of reviews I read were not complimentary. That was the one made in West Hurley, New York; it is my understanding that there is another location where these were made that performed better work on that weapon. If the weak parts can be identified, it might save time and expense for current owners.

Good shooting and happy thanksgiving from NH.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving from Nevada!

Picked mine up in the eariy 80s Never had a problem. It`s my every day carry.

I remember those in the 80's/90's... a buddy had one and he said it was a POS...he traded it quickly

Man that things sounding off .. i love the way your videos sound out there

These are great pistols to learn all about 1911s. I have one of the same era. It wasn't very reliable at first, but over the years I've replaced many parts. I even fitted an aftermarket barrel to it. It is now very reliable and very accurate. There's no gun better to learn all about how a 1911 works and is tuned, cause you'll need to do it. The parts I've replaced on mine and work done include: barrel, barrel bushing, guide rod, slide stop, recoil spring, magazine, extractor (and tuned it), firing pin, polished feed ramp, trigger job & Cerakoted. Along the way I learned lots and had fun. It will now shoot 230 gr. hollow points, 185 gr. SWC, and 230 gr ball accurately and reliably. For me, it was worth the effort as there is lots of me into it. When I'm gone and my wife or son sell it to some shop, I hope the next buyer takes a chance on it cause they will get one nice shooting 1911 - cheap.

@GetTheFO

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like you’ve got the 1911 of Theseus hahaha!

@cooper57m

2 ай бұрын

@GetTheFO Hey, I had to Google that. I do! Thanks for the reference. It was educational.

@GetTheFO

2 ай бұрын

@@cooper57m Always love to share an obscure reference haha

Haja a missfire festival. But also a festival of proper aiming and shooting. Respect to you sir. Saludos from Argentina.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the nice compliment Mario and greetings from the United States.

Wow that's some great shooting! Especially one handed

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍🤠

My buddy bought one of these back in the mid 80’s. He got it through the Shotgun News and, IIRC, it was under $200. His really did not have FTF or FTL problems, but pretty much all the other problems yours has, and it was gritty. It was accurate as well. I just ordered a new safety catch and all new springs and it was fine after that, never a burp. Oh, and in those days, we were shooting close to 500 rounds a month. With all said and done, it was still less than half the price of a new Colt.

I have one made in Worcester Mass. 2011 . Kahr must have fixed issues because mine functions smoothly and flawlessly. I like it as much as my Colts. Great video.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim!!

The new ones under Kahr Arms are immensely improved. They resemble a USGI 1911 more closely as well.

It LOOKS pretty! Thanks Mixup and Son.

Until the end my question was going to be, would you recommed an ria 1911. Answered before I asked. My dad gave me his sears 1943 leather holster he used in vietnam, I still haven't bought a 1911 to put in it, a ria gi model seems period correct.

The scenery reminds me of some of your original videos! I'm looking forward to seeing what happens after you replace the spring.

I had a auto ordinance 1911 minted in the early 2000s. I thought it was really well made and it shot amazing. Sadly it was liberated from my house 2 years ago.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

I believe your pistol would have been made by Kahr if you bought it in the early 2000s.

I have one had it for 20 years no serious problem still carry it today

For what Numrich had the nerve to charge for that pistol they should have sunk some money into using properly heat treated firing pins, properly fitted parts and springs with enough strength to consistently function. Using a famous name to make sales, Thompson/Auto Ordinance.

Another Great Video, she just needs a few quality parts, I hope you get her up to speed. Happy Thanksgiving, be safe.

the beauty of a 1911 like that one is you can make it into a good working gun easily by changing all the springs and make other improvements by changing other parts on the gun also. a wilson combat spring kit should make it work everytime you pull the trigger.your right that a rock island gi model 1911a1 would be a better buy. thanks for another great video.

Thanks a lot for another wonderful video you posted there sir! I really like every shows of yours, especially when you started with "Welcome to Southern of Nevada..." I'd love to swing by to meet with you on my road trips to CA/Nevada with my family, more than once a year! Love to call you "mentor" if you allow me to...thanks!

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Kevin. I am honored to be your "mentor" and who knows, maybe someday we might meet up for a cup of coffee and a handshake. Stay safe my friend and I love your comment.

Those old Thompson Auto Ordnance 1911's were made from parts ranging from GI surplus to cast steel parts made by lowest cost suppliers. I think the early ones were made up from mostly surplus parts, but as the surplus parts supplies were exhausted, cheaply made cast steel parts were substituted. Yes, even the slide was cast steel, some barrels also appeared to have a parting line from a casting mold. Pin holes in their receivers were not always exactly where they needed to be. Getting a good one required luck, getting a bad one seemed to be much easier to accomplish. Mine was a bad one, but I turned it into my learning and project 1911.

@TheRealZJE313

2 жыл бұрын

That's right. I would love to get one .I would send it to Willson combat and get one of there turn up package deals

Thanks for the review. I was looking at another 1911 in 45. I already own a perfectly functional and excellent shooting Springfield 1911 and I love it. I also own a Springfield EMP in 40 S&W with a stubby barrel, and I also own Rock Island Arsenal 1911 in 9mm. They all shoot well and are flawless in their functionality. I happen to like 1911's. A real man gun and no plastic or Tupperware like so many folks are shooting today. Hey, we like what we like right? ha.

My dad had this gun about 25 years ago. Damn thing didn’t work good at all out of the box. He sent it to get all polished up and smoothed out. It was a great gun after that.

Every Auto Ordinance firearm needed mods after I bought them new. Weird, it was like some of the strangest things you’d never expect. My 1911-A1 had a smooth bore barrel from the factory like a shotgun, and an awful magazine that wouldn’t feed rounds. I fired it, it was semi accurate at about 25 feet. The Tommy gun wouldn’t feed rounds because it had an original 30 round magazine probably W.W2 era in the box.

Well... it is a good looking Pistol, and it seems to be accurate (when it fires) I was going to mention hammer spring, but you beat me to it, nice shooting though, Thank for sharing. Stay Safe My Friend. 👍🇺🇲

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

You also stay safe out there Joseph and as always, I thank you for watching my videos.

I have an Auto Ordnance 1911 that is a Kahr built gun. Runs like a champ.

@Gostwriterindisguise

2 жыл бұрын

Got to admire a man who knows it's Ordnance and not "Ordinance".

I got mine for $150. I put a new firing pin for $8, new sear spring for $12, and a new barrel bushing for $15. Although who cares if the grip safety doesnt work. For a beater gun it has been running well for me for 20 years. It doesnt like anything lighter than 230 grain ammo.

I bought an Auto Ordnance receiver in 1983 and built a gun using all USGI parts. 40 years and 20,000 rounds later I still own it. It has been rebuilt three times, reparkarized once and now most of the important bits are Ed Brown.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know.....thank you onmilo.

Thanks Mixup going through recent upload I was not notified

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Randy. Unfortunately a lot of my viewers are not notified when I post a new video but I'm glad you found this recent upload. I have posted 60 videos this year and I hope you get the chance to watch most of them. We hope you had a great Christmas this morning.

@randyadams03

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixup98 I'm up to date from last current video. Happy Christmas Mixup

I got mine, the military model, parkerized. I got mine in 2004. It's been faithfully serving me and I can only remember one failure, first magazine I put through it. So they have improved

Nice shooting! That pistol definitely looked sub-par, but there is some enjoyment to be had in taking some lousy old pistol, making some repairs, and turning it into a good shooter. Have fun, and make another video when you have it running.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

I should have a new video posted on Thursday!

Feeding the led semi wadcutter is a positive sign

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

I was certainly surprised but yeah, it was a very positive sign that maybe this pistol is worth salvaging.

I bought an Auto Ordnance 1911 back in 1988. I live near West Hurley NY, back then they were part of Numrich arms. The pistol gave me nothing but problems, I went back up to West Hurley and they did a few things to the gun so it did work better. They did ask if I was using 230 FMJ ball ammo as recommended, and I replied yes. Even with their tweaks, HP and wad cutters would not cycle all the time. I replaced the barrel with a Les Baer one, the gun functions 100% now with any type of ammo. Although if I'm using a crappy magazine, it reverts back to its old ways sometimes.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Mine will feed and function with semi wad cutters but I did notice that the chamber is very tight on my Auto Ordnance. I had a few rounds that wouldn't chamber but those same rounds would chamber in several other 1911 pistols. In this video I used Ruger and Colt 1911 magazines and they were flawless.

I like your vids cause you tell it like it is.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty.....I appreciate the nice comment.

Interesting to see, read, and hear more about the 1911 in general. It is a platform that I'm interested in. Maybe there will come a day when I have a full understanding about it. I'm looking forward to the follow up. Great shooting! 👍

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

The 1911 is outdated, big and heavy, but also one of the most accurate stock pistols available. I hope someday you get the chance to shoot a nice 1911 pistol. You will either love it or hate it. I hope you love it. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, E!

@user-sh5dy5tr9d

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixup98 Thanks brother, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well. *Yes, I definitely want a 1911 in the future. I've been researching and "window shopping" ,as I've been doing for a variety of things that I have in mind. Next on my wishlist is some rimfire options.

Kahr Industries as you said is a good company that now makes the Auto Ordnance / Thompson brand firearms. I own an Auto ordnance / Thompson 1911 in stainless steel which is the Trump Make America Great Again model. It shoots like a champ, love the quality and smooth recoil.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for the great feedback on the Kahr 1911. Just so you know.....I'm jealous about your Trump pistol. Happy Thanksgiving, John.

@megatrends

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixup98 Happy Turkey Day to you too.

One of the greatest things I learned about the 1911 platform was it's ability to be tweaked. Just about every part on that firearm can be changed out with relative ease and a little know how. I bought an old RIA 1911, first handgun I ever bought as soon as I was 21, and it ran great. But I knew I could make it run better. 12 years later that sob is rock solid, and has never given me any issues. Change a few parts? Sure. But it wasn't anything major. It didn't take me long to do, and the results were phenomenal. Wilson Combat trigger, tritium night sights, Wolff extra power spring for my hand loads, new grips, pachmayr rubber grip insert, extended slide release and safety, etc. Man you can really have a lot of custom fun on that platform and it's still my hands down, favorite pistol platform. I know, I might be walking a little on the old school side of things, but if carrying firearms created by Saint Browning is Fudd, then so be it. Lol.

@426superbee4

2 жыл бұрын

That very true, most parts on the 1911 will inter change with another brand ONLY Difference i seen was the barrels

@Sam_the_Sham_and_the_Pharoahs

2 жыл бұрын

@@426superbee4 Yes sir, only minor fitting is usually needed when you get after market parts like a trigger or extended safety. I think it's a great platform for a guy who wants everything out of a handgun. You can customize it, work on it easily even for a novice, you can hunt with it if you have a long enough barrel, plenty of game has been taken by the 1911, it's great in competition, great for self defense, easy to use, easy to maintain and these days they come in 22mag, 380acp, 38 super, 9mm, 10mm, 45acp and on and on. It's hard not to like and that's why I never understood some people's hate for them.

@426superbee4

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sam_the_Sham_and_the_Pharoahs Me either 👍

I own one, same vintage and I installed a full length guide and Pachmayr grips as well. It may be spotty production because mine runs well. I do run mine a bit on the wet side.

Those misfires are a built-in safety device to prevent you from using excessive force. IIRC, West Hurley, NY made Thompson submachine guns( prior to 1986) using original G.I. parts from the war. When the parts started to dry up, they began using inferior aftermarket parts, including the receiver. I've heard of owners swapping out parts for original ones and in extreme cases, hiring a gunsmith/welder to fix a cracked frame.

Had one that was made in the early 90s. Rattled, crude finishing, OK accuracy and reliable when 230gr round nose ammo was used. About what one expect at such a low price point. New springs and quality magazines will improve the reliability of your problematic 1911.

You are a Good shot as always my friend.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Deplorables R Us 👍🤠

Mine just needed a couple of magazines instead of a major overhaul. After about 30 years of heavy use I replaced the firing pin

This gun makes me want to give my revolvers a big hug.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

👍😁

Well back in the 80s my first pistol was a Thompson Auto Ordnance USGI 1911A1. It was not a shooter out of the box brand new. I had to wear in the slide rails and after I replaced the barrel bushing and barrel lug and installed a recoil spring guide buffer kit, it shot great and was accurate and ran great. I did have the feed ramp polished by a licensed gun smith also. I have no complaints other than it was not a shooter out of the box brand new and yes it needed tighter fitting barrel parts to improve its accuracy and feed ramp polishing. But the parts were mil spec so they were not cheap commercial copies that didn't meet mil spec. Other than working the pistol up to shooter grade the only other thing I did was put Pachmayr rubber wrap around grips on it just like the ones you show on that pistol. I did use it shooting bowling pin matches among other competition matches and it was my carry/truck pistol. I later replaced it with a used Argentine Colt 1911 that was already competition match grade.

when you are fairly certain it's a light strike cant you just thumb the hammer back and hit it again?

Year's ago I had a colt 1911 45 it was the service man's pistol silver wooden grip and came in a box with 2 spare mags and 9 or 8 silver bullets. Looking beautiful she was a great couldn't stop playing with the thing, I almost polished the silver off the girl. At the time I also had a 357 mag python 5inch barrel. Couldn't miss a thing with the 357 but the 45 I couldn't hit a thing with it . Why I don't know may had something to do with it being silver or just because I was use to the python but it had me beat . I never used the silver bullets they both and many of my other guns got stolen so I never got the chance to practice much with the 45 but I did play with her every chance I could. Have you heard of anyone having that problem before mate . Great video buddy 👍

I carried one of these and loved it. Well that is until I bought a ruger american compact 45.

I'd replace every spring including the hammer spring from a quality manufacturer. I think it is worth the love. Please post an update video.

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

My updated video will be posted tomorrow!

All three of my Ruger 1911's Have been shooters right out of the box

@mixup98

2 жыл бұрын

Same here....I absolutely love my stainless Ruger SR1911.

At least that barrel is a winner. A new set of springs and a properly fitted safety should have it in good shape.

That gun seems very accurate, I hope the new parts gets it reliable.